Greetings! Spring has sprung in the Northeast Kingdom and there has never been a better time to enjoy the outside. We predict that homes with ample outdoor living space will be highly desired following this period of stay at home orders and social distancing. Read on for tips and ideas on how to make the most of your yard and some things to look for if you are in the market for a new home!
Lawn Games
Bocce ball, anyone? Though many of you have fond childhood memories of playing tag or searching four leaf clovers on lush, green lawns, you may not recall the process by which your parents encouraged and maintained those verdant expanses. The good news is, gorgeous lawns, (like the one at the affordable Sheffield home pictured below), are achievable by even the most black-thumbed among us. While you're out home shopping this spring, look for sunny, level land, the grass can be cultivated later! This article, on DIY site The Spruce, outlines the ten simple steps of caring for a lawn. Spoiler alert – Raking is #1.
Added Value
If you are planning to do a little sprucing up before listing your home this spring, visit
extraspace.com to learn which outdoor living projects have the greatest return on investment.
Do Outdoor Living Spaces Add Resale Value to Your Home?...
Creating an outdoor living space isn't just great for enjoying the outdoors. It can also boost the resale value of your home! If you're thinking about tackling an outdoor home improvement project, these six additions can provide the best return...
Every time we visit a new listing, we make sure to take note of whether it has a deck, patio or screened porch. There is no better place to spend a relaxing summer evening! Weatherproof materials, like the TREX decking at this newly remodeled home, can reduce the maintenance work associated with these spaces. If your deck is made from pressure treated lumber or another natural material, it may need a good cleaning or sealing this month. There are lots of helpful videos on YouTube that can show you how!
a feast for the eyes
One feature of outdoor living that cannot be underestimated, or created for yourself, is a spectacular view. Lucky for us, there's no shortage of these in the Northeast Kingdom! Whether you like mountain peaks or rolling pastures, there's something here for you. One of our favorite towns to enjoy the scenery is the hilltop hamlet, Newark, where one of our Realtors®, Vanessa Welch, resides.
Planting a garden has innumerable benefits! Exercise, fresh air, a sense of accomplishment and a reward at the end. Bonus - it's a great way to show prospective buyers that the property has been well cared for!
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One area of the home to come the furthest in terms of design over the years is the outdoor living space. These were once just spaces to place a patio furniture set and maybe a grill. But these days, people are including televisions, entire...
