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7 Tips To Make Your Backyard Oasis An At-Home Paradise

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One of the sheer joys of homeownership is having an outdoor space for entertainment, gardening, keeping cool, and gathering with friends and family for outdoor celebrations and barbeques. Creating that beautiful oasis takes time, planning, an artistic touch, and maintenance.

From in-ground and kiddie pools to grande gazebos and picnic tables, we delight in the exhale of taking a break in whatever landscape fits our taste. To help both spark your imagination and guide you in the practical, here are 7 tips to make your very own private paradise.

Plus, you’re eligible for a Free Mortgage Checkup. See how you can start saving today with a better home loan.* If you are in the market to buy a home, get a loan pre-approval so you can shop with confidence to get the home of your dreams.

7 Tips To Make Your Backyard Oasis An At-Home Paradise:

Beach chair and umbrella icon with #1Make A Plan
To have a knockout outdoor space, it helps to have a well-thought-out design and to take into consideration your home’s architecture as well as the dimensions of the areas you want to decorate. Imagine you have a blank canvas and mockup your backyard on paper or digitally to get a good idea of what layout will work best.

Beach chair and umbrella icon with #2Your Purpose
What functionality are you looking for? Playful and fun, relaxing and chill, or more formal? If you have young children, you might want to have a sandbox or swing set. If you like to entertain, an outdoor kitchen, comfortable seating, or flat screen tv with booming speakers can bring all of the comforts of your home’s interior to your great outdoors.

Beach chair and umbrella with #3What’s Your Shade?
And, by that, we mean what color fits your style? From cushions to woodwork to flooring, it’s important to have a cohesive blend of materials and fabrics. Whether you prefer bold and bright or a softer palette, adding accessories with your favorite accent colors can help to illuminate your space.

Beach chair and umbrella icon with #4A Planters Retreat
If you have a green thumb or you are a budding horticulturist, your backyard can be transformed into a peaceful escape full of greenery, fruits, vegetables, and beautiful blooms for all seasons. The trick is to determine if you want low or high-maintenance varieties of plant life, and it helps to stick with those that are native to your area.

Beach chair and umbrella icon with #5Light Up The Night
Strategically placed lighting can enhance your outdoor ambiance and transform your evenings with dancing shadows and a soft, elegant glow. You can also save energy and opt for solar-powered lighting in many shapes and styles.

Beach chair and umbrella icon with #6The Ultimate Refreshment
Nothing quite beats an outdoor water source to cool off in the summer and heat up in the winter. From jacuzzies to infinity pools, waterfalls, and water slides, we can delight in their ability to provide something extra and special to our backyard view. Maintaining these wonderful joys of activity takes persistence, consistency, and patience, depending on their complexity. Be sure to plan accordingly when creating and looking after these backyard escapes.

Beach chair and umbrella icon with #7Relax And Enjoy
Celebrate your one-of-a-kind backyard oasis with friends and family, or just simply spend time focusing on yourself. Whether under sunny skies or starry nights, you can savor the excitement or tranquility of your very own personal paradise.

Looking for more savings this year? Let’s upgrade your mortgage and put money back in your wallet with a new Purchase or Refinance Loan.*

5 Money-Saving Tips To Start Today:

Blue checkmarkLower Your Interest Rate
Reduce your monthly mortgage payment for real savings that add up over time.*

Blue checkmarkPay Off Your Loan Sooner
Switch to shorter loan terms to save on interest.*

Blue checkmarkLower Your Monthly Payment
Refinance with longer terms, so more money stays in your wallet.*

Blue checkmarkConsolidate Debt
Cash-out to reduce high-interest credit card debt.

Blue checkmarkPay For Larger Expenses
Invest in your home with updates that will yield a higher return should you decide to sell in the future.

If you are interested in learning more about how a refinance or new home purchase loan can benefit you, just give us a call at 855.374.4831 or get your instant rate quote here.

Imagine The Possibilities With Your Better Home Loan!

 

*By refinancing, your total finance charge could be higher over the life of the loan.

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