10 Most Desired Home Features

#9. Large yard

10 Most Desired Home Features

#10. Wood Floors

6 Backyard Improvement Ideas to Add More Value to Your Home

The following popular outside improvement projects will increase the curb appeal or value of a home:

#1. Adirondack chairs — Uniquely American, this classic outdoor furniture is made entirely of wood and has a straight back and seat, which are set at a slant to sit comfortably on a hillside or incline, but still be comfortable at any angle.

6 Backyard Improvement Ideas to Add More Value to Your Home

#2. Gazebo — A gazebo can be freestanding or attached to a garden wall, roofed and open on all sizes to provide shade or shelter.

6 Backyard Improvement Ideas to Add More Value to Your Home

#3. Planters and window boxes — Planters have become popular because they are both functional and ornamental. Additionally, some can be moved to account for seasonal weather or to create a change in scenery.

6 Backyard Improvement Ideas to Add More Value to Your Home

#4. Picnic table — Picnic tables go well on a patio or a deck, but equally as well on the grass or under a tree in the yard. A traditional picnic table is all in one piece so that it wears well without a lot of maintenance.

6 Backyard Improvement Ideas to Add More Value to Your Home

#5. Trellis — A trellis can function as a unique sun screen or it can be the framework for an outdoor hanging garden. Building it with pressure treated lumber can add life by minimizing rotting and other threats.

6 Backyard Improvement Ideas to Add More Value to Your Home

#6. Trash-can corral or compost bin

While many outdoor projects tend to be cosmetic in nature, here are two ideas that are both practical and pretty. With a trash-can corral you can hide unsightly trash-cans and with a compost bin you can reduce your own carbon footprint in a way that doesn’t take away from the visual appeal of the place.

The 5 Most Popular Kitchen Upgrades:

#1. Recycling center, a designated place to put cans, papers, etc., which could be in the form of a nook or even part of the lower cabinetry

The 5 Most Popular Kitchen Upgrades:

#2. Larger pantry space. More people are buying in bulk or are stocking up on canned foods and non-perishables so they need the space to store it.