Spent my morning here in Indiana, PA with my clients Emily & Scott as we did our final walk-thru on their wonderful new home. And their backyard is – Beautiful!
Patio or Deck?
So, Spring is just about here. And you are contemplating adding a spot in the back of your house for socializing. Maybe a place to cook outdoors. Maybe a place to sunbath. Maybe a place to kick back with a cold beer or glass of wine. The question is: should you choose a new patio or build a deck.
HGTV.com has a very good article on their site providing quick information to help you make that choice.
Their suggestions take into consideration your budget, lifestyle and ongoing maintenance requirements of your project.
Certainly, your backyard space restrictions, terrain and even your neighborhood zoning all can play a part in your decision to go patio or deck.
As far as materials go, they touch on the choice of wood or composite decking as well as paving, brick and concrete options for a patio.
This article also links to more detailed reviews of planning and building your outdoor space as well as designs for consideration.
You can read complete article on HGTV.com here.
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Eric McKenna, Realtor Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Mobile: 412-613-4466 call/text Email: sold@ericmckenna.com Website: www.EricMcKenna.com Address: 1001 Beaver Grade Rd, Moon Twp PA 15108 |
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Landscaping Tips for Home Sellers
Quick ideas to increase your home’s curb appeal
While it may be hard to believe, a well maintained and attractive landscape can add up to 10 percent to the value of your home. It’s just that simple. Never underestimate curb appeal!
Power-wash dirty surfaces. Clean the grunge and grime off paved surfaces as well as fences, vinyl siding and brick areas.
Repair an outdoor leaky faucet. A leaking faucet suggests that there may be other problems elsewhere in the plumbing, and that can be an instant turn-off to buyers. 
Touch up the mulch. A fresh layer of mulch to all garden beds spruces up your yard like little else. The color enhances everything around it and makes plants and flowers ‘pop’.
Shape unsightly or overgrown trees and shrubs. Nothing says neglect like overgrown trees and shrubs. Not to mention dead branches.
Plant some instant color. Create a splach of several colors or a more monochromatic scheme, whatever fits in with the look of your home by planting annuals.
Find more great tips at this article at hgtv.
If you are considering selling your home now or in the near future and would like additional landscape and/or home staging ideas or home selling information, feel free to call or text me at 412-613-4466. You can also contact me by email at sold@ericmckenna.com
Eric McKenna 