Convert underutilized space in your yard into a place to be proud of
Finally, mercifully, it’s backyard season again! The snow is melted, the blackflies are gone, and it’s time to get ready to get outside and enjoy what time we get.
There’s only one problem though. Have you seen that backyard? It’s terrifying – a mix of clutter and neglect that makes you want to close the drapes and hide whenever you look at it.
That would be a shame though. Our Canadian summers are too precious to waste. It’s time to get moving and address the mess that is in your backyard.
Here are 5 ideas to get more find more backyard storage and to make your yard a space that you use.
Build a backyard deck with a crawlspace
Putting a deck off the back of your home is one of the best ways to spruce up a backyard space. Best of all, a deck can be designed to provide storage options in the crawl space. That way, you are doubling up the space that is available to you. It’s the perfect place to store your winter maintenance equipment.
Build a (really cool) backyard shed
No, we aren’t talking about a rusted, metal shed (with one door that doesn’t quite open) that was in every backyard when you were a kid. Instead, think of shed as a structure that has room to move or even sit in – a treehouse for adults, kind of. By putting shelving in, you can store equipment. By making it liveable, you can enjoy it.
Namaste – build a yoga/meditation/exercise structure in your backyard
We all want to be healthy. That’s why we buy exercise equipment. We never buy the stuff with the intention of turning it into a laundry drying rack. By building a structure in your backyard you can store that equipment in a place where it is easy to see and, in theory, should get you up and using it more often.
Build a workspace in your backyard
For many Canadians, there will not be a return to the office. No, the work-from-home life is here to stay. That has a lot of benefits, but it also can cause our work-life balance to suffer. When work is at home then it’s never time to not be working. By building an office space in the backyard you can create that separation from the home that is valuable, while still avoiding the long drive to the office.
Get a clutter-free backyard
Maybe you don’t want a structure built in your yard. That’s understandable. Just enjoying the green grass and the breeze blowing through the trees is great too. For you to get the full benefit of your yard you will want to get rid of the clutter though. One great way to do that is to build outdoor shelving units that can fit tight against the home. That gives you all the space in the yard to enjoy and a place to get that garden, yard, or sporting equipment out of the way when you aren’t using it.
These are just five ideas to get more backyard storage and to enjoy your space more. Visit MoveBuddy.com to look for more great ideas to improve your yard this summer.
