The most common type of this outdoor remodeling is usually in the back yard with the installation of a pool. Introducing a pool into your back yard is a great way to remodel it. Its adding something that wasn’t there before that makes you happy and that you can get use out of. However you don’t have to stop there remodeling by putting in a pool is a start , but what can you add to the idea of a pool that takes the remodel a little further? The answer is a deck.

A deck is a great addition to go with the addition of the pool. However if you have a in-ground pool a deck will probably be of little use to you so you instead my lay tile or Astroturf around the pool in order to keep from tracking grass into it. Another often over looked remodel to the yard are flower beds.

Flower beds can make your house look beautiful from the outside and also offer a pleasing sent. Flower beds are also probably the least expensive remodel that you can add to your home because mulch and seed hardly cost anything at all and flower beds take almost no time to install. Also a great and easy addition to any home is a basketball court. While this is usually not for show it is still considered a remodel because you still changed something.

In many way and in most cases out door remodels are much cheaper that in door remodels. The reasons for this is there is usually less to buy and less work to do and they usually take less time and don’t inconvenience anyone who may be living there while they are being installed. The last but not least out door remodel I want to talk about is paving. Many people now a days are paving their drive ways and basketball courts in order to get away from using gravel because gravel is dirty and causes unneeded filth.

Another benefit to paving your drive way is it looks nice and smooth and not scruffy and rugged. Also by paving your drive way you will notice that your vehicles stay a lot cleaner and require washing a lot less. Plus a new addition to paving is being able to have a heated driveway installed so that snow and ice can’t build up on it in the winter. These are just simple ways to remodel your outside that you probably would have never considered to be remodels, and that are fun, easy to do, and relatively inexpensive.

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If you have a deck, it will easier to access than the garden in the winter, as there will not be so much mess from leaves. (Or if there are leaves they can be easily swept up). If you have no deck, but a walk out yard area that is not concreted or paved, you may want to think of flooring a small area. A walk out area is pleasant in the summer, but if left unpaved, it can get very muddy in the winter.

Choice and circumstance dictate, but you would need an area at least 6 foot by 6 foot. Once you have this area flattened and covered with a thin layer of fine sand, then you can either lay flat paving slabs or wooden planks, on cross joists.

If you are going for the natural look then wood or colored cobblestone will probably blend more aesthetically with your garden; not as easy to lay though!

Obviously your area must be in a part of the yard or deck that catches the sun. You will also need to think of what time of day you will be sitting in this spot, to ensure the sun will be shining in the right place. In the winter it is warmest from noon to about 2.p.m.

The type of chair(s) you will choose will be dictated to by the weather, no doubt. Some of the wicker-look chairs that are actually metal would be serviceable. Two chairs grouped with a little side table that is high would be a good place to rest your coffee!

Another option is the wooden bench that has been carefully varnished to resist the weather, and a lower wooden table. Some people erect an all weather parasol/umbrella to complete the feeling of a having a nook. These can be very inexpensive and will weather the storms even if you accidentally leave them open.

Having a tree or bush background would be ideal, but this can also be contrived by arranging large potted trees and bushes nearby. Within the actual 6 foot boundary, try a few pot plants on the edge, or one large terra cotta bowl about 18″ diameter that can be overflowing with trailing plants.

If you find there is a shady area nearby, you may want to raise a trellis fence behind it and create a pleasant viewpoint for yourself. You can arrange a beautifully smelling winter honeysuckle to climb up it, and of course ivy.

You can fill the stretch of yard in front of it with variegated hostas (they love the shade) and stick an old ornamental bird bath in the middle of the hostas.

This will give you somewhere pleasing to rest your eyes (and maybe some birdsong!) If you are arranging your nook on a deck, just do the same but use large pots. You may enjoy this concept so much that you will want to expand the idea in the summer months.

By the way, don’t worry about the Vitamin D; the latest theory is that the winter sun is too weak to deliver – so leave your phone indoors and just enjoy!

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These days outdoor paving is so much more than a couple of square or rectangular stone slabs laid in a linear pattern. Your choice of pavers can reflect your style and personality and add interest to a simply designed garden.

Without doubt, the exterior flooring of choice is pavers, so let’s have a look at how outdoor pavers can be used to enhance your home and garden.

* The most popular outdoor pavers are made using natural stone like slate, bluestone, travertine, sandstone or quartzite. By its very nature, natural stone paving blends effortlessly with its surroundings — shrubs, small trees or a water feature are all enhanced by the natural qualities of outdoor pavers.
* A natural transition from indoors to outdoors is easily achieved by using the same tiles. For example, natural stone tiles like sandstone or slate can be used equally effectively inside or outside, so it’s possible to integrate both rooms with no visual break, creating the feeling of an expansive space.
* Depending on the size of your garden, areas of interest can be created with the use of stone pavers. In large gardens, creating one or more paved zones using large outdoor paving tiles for different purposes converts an ordinary yard into something extraordinary.
* Another way to add interest is to create different layers. This often comes about as a natural result of an uneven substrate, so use these variations to include a raised garden bed or a series of small steps up to the dining table.
* Use outdoor pavers to create a meandering path between raised garden beds. Clever designing can create a magical pathway that leads to who knows where?
* Large outdoor pavers laid in a formal pattern look wonderful when interspersed with small plantings like mondo grass or a display of river pebbles. This gives the illusion of more space and adds impact to a small space.
* In a small garden, pavers can be used to create a mini outdoor paradise with a little creativity and imagination. Quirky patterns add interest, particularly if the lines are curved. Pale coloured pavers in a natural stone like sandstone add visual dimension to a small space. Colourful mosaics are not difficult to create and these can be used as a wall feature or included in the paving design.
* If the idea of doing garden maintenance makes your skin crawl, then outdoor paving is the ideal choice. Once the pavers are laid over weed-resistant matting, all you need do is add a couple of terracotta pots with a variety of colourful succulents and some comfortable chairs and you have the ideal area where you can enjoy the outdoors without any of the work!

When planning an exciting and useful outdoor environment, outdoor pavers make the perfect choice for flooring because they are non-slip, easy to clean and easy to maintain. What’s more, pavers reduce the need for regular mowing and weeding.

Consider what functions your outdoor room is being designed for before purchasing outdoor paving tiles. For example, if you are planning an entertaining area, ensure the pavers you choose are stain and water resistant. While the majority of outdoor pavers already have these qualities, the various types of stone used to create pavers have unique characteristics that make them better suited for specific purposes.

Another important consideration if you are planning an entertainment area is the substrate, which will need to be perfectly level if you are going to include furnishings.

The sepia toned images of desolate back yards with nothing to break the monotony of the browning lawn but the old Hills Hoist are long gone; replaced with modern, cutting edge features and colourful outdoor pavers that express your individuality and your desire for a serene environment where you can relax and enjoy the great outdoors.

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