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Backyard Remodeling Projects to Tackle This Summer

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Summertime is the prime opportunity to spend time with friends and family outdoors on sunny days and warm evenings. So, you have to make sure that your backyard is ready to host guests for fun gatherings. Consider some of these stylish and functional remodeling projects that will elevate your outdoor space this summer. 

Build a Pergola

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Pergolas are a stunning way to extend your living space to the outdoors. They can provide shade in your outdoor spaces to make spending time outdoors during the warmer months an enjoyable experience.

When constructed strategically, pergolas can cast shade when the sun is at certain angles. If you love to spend time outside in the evenings, make sure your pergola is constructed in a location where it can effectively provide shade most summer evenings. To add to the shade provided by your pergola, consider adding drapes or curtains to create even more protection from the sun. 

Pergolas are also a stunning outdoor space for entertaining. You could add a dining table to enjoy meals with friends, or create a chill space to relax with a few couches and a coffee table. You can even add accents such as lighting with chandeliers, string lights, or even ceiling fans, the number of pergola design ideas are endless.

Traditional pergolas are often constructed from wood as it is easy to install and can be customized by painting. Wood is also a great choice for a rustic-style outdoor space. However, you could also opt for more durable materials such as vinyl or even steel for a modern look that will be long-lasting with little maintenance. 

Choose Unique Porch Posts 

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Porch posts are an important component of your home and your porch’s construction, but they also contribute to the aesthetic of your home’s exterior and outdoor spaces. 

Of course, replacing your porch’s post is a great remodeling project for this summer if your home’s posts are starting to show signs of wear. In this case, your post’s materials should be an important factor when deciding what type of porch posts to add to your home. For example, treated wood is a durable material that can be customized to your home’s style using paint or stain. 

If you’re looking to elevate your home’s aesthetic and curb appeal, then consider unique porch post ideas, such as posts with stone accents at the base, columns with intricate details, or even a wooden buttress style construction for an industrial or rustic look. 

Stain Your Concrete Floors

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If you have concrete flooring on your back porch, patio, or even your driveway, consider improving their look with stained concrete floors. Staining your concrete allows you to customize the look to compliment your outdoor space as well as the exterior of your home. 

This remodeling project can be a DIY project if you feel confident in your skills, or you can hire a professional to ensure that your concrete stain looks flawless when completed. 

Upgrade Your Pool Deck Drainage System

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An outdated pool deck drainage system can be a major eyesore in a beautiful outdoor space. The systems are a necessary part of your backyard if you have a pool, so it’s a great idea to make sure that your system is both functional and aesthetically appealing! 

Consider upgrading your outdated pool deck drain with a high-quality and seamless system with steel construction. Also, make sure that your pool deck features a subtle slope to avoid standing water on your deck and allow the system to drain efficiently and effectively. 

Update Your Lighting Fixtures 

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Once the sun goes down, lighting can make or break an outdoor space. It can set the vibe in the space while allowing gatherings to continue even after it gets dark. There are so many ways to update your porch or patio’s lighting to elevate the space. 

A trendy addition to your outdoor lighting is string lighting with a vintage-style Edison bulb. This type of string lighting provides a good amount of light while creating a vintage or industrial vibe. 

Some functional, yet stylish and appealing lighting addition include lightings along pathways, security lighting to detect motion and light areas around your home, and spotlights to strategically illuminate certain areas and accents around your home’s exterior. 

Lastly, you can update or add lighting fixtures such as lanterns and sconces fixed to walls around your home, and even ceiling fans to both illuminate and cool an outdoor space during warm months. 

Why You Should Consider Backyard Remodeling Projects This Summer

The summertime is a great time to finally create the backyard space you’ve been dreaming of. It is a great feeling to invite family and friends into an updated and inviting space when they visit for summer holidays and gatherings. 

Also, summer backyard remodeling projects are a great excuse to spend time outdoors during the warmer months, especially when it comes to DIY projects. So, don’t be afraid to get out there and knock out the projects that you’ve inspired to complete! 

Matt Lee is the owner of the Innovative Building Materials blog and a content writer for the building materials industry. He is focused on helping fellow homeowners, contractors, and architects discover materials and methods of construction that save money, improve energy efficiency, and increase property value.

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Content by: Matt Lee- Innovative Building Materials

Matt Lee is the owner of the Innovative Building Materials blog and a content writer for the building materials industry. He is focused on helping fellow homeowners, contractors, and architects discover materials and methods of construction that save money, improve energy efficiency, and increase property value.

Email: innobuilds@gmail.com

Web: https://innovativebuildingmaterials.com/

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