Ron Matin
Due to Covid restrictions, when most of us stay at home, one of the best ways to reduce stress is to go for a walk and get some fresh air; however, you can’t get far or visit crowded places. If you are lucky enough to have an outdoor space, like a large backyard, you can make the most of it with great ideas to improve your outdoor area.
Create an outdoor lounge
Your vacation plans are probably cancelled during Covid restrictions, and you have spare time to create an outdoor lounge in your backyard. There are plenty of online shops where you can find outdoor furniture such as chairs, bunk beds and seats, or you can create your own unique outdoor living room. You can decorate your new lounge with pillows and mattresses and even set up a dining table with glasses of wine to make the space more enjoyable.
Set up an outdoor movie theatre
One of the most entertaining activities prohibited during Covid is the movie theatre, but that does not mean you cannot create this experience in your private outdoor area. You don’t need to buy expensive sets of home theatres to build an outdoor movie theatre in your backyard. All you need is a white sheet on a flat vertical surface, a projector and your mobile phone to watch your favorite movies or tv-shows on a big screen outdoor.
Create an outdoor bar
It may take some time for you to reintroduce yourself to your favorite bar and relax while enjoying your large martini, so why not prepare a bar for your outdoor area? Of course, you can buy a bar online, but you can also repurpose an old table or work surface or build your own bar from barrel pieces and concrete sticks. Set up a Bluetooth speaker, as well as your preferred cocktail component for your new outdoor bar.
Decorate your outdoor area for the seasons and holidays
Parties and activities, such as carving Halloween pumpkins, are great ideas for your outdoor entertainment. If you’re throwing a party, organize a costume contest outside the house and set up a station where people may shoot selfies and group shots. Combine your outdoor and indoor kitchens for Thanksgiving, then serve the meal on a fresh, calm, and crisp deck.
Gardening time
Plant seasonal flowers, plants, and veggies in pots or on your porch, deck, or yard. Even if you have to wear a jacket and gloves, you are more likely to spend time outside and become accustomed to the thought of spending time outdoors. It may not seem like it, but gardening activities have countless physical and mental health benefits. Gardening is a positive activity that you can do in your spare time during restrictions.
Build a fire pit
parks and campers are mostly closed. However, you don’t have to miss out on one of the most popular camping activities: fire. We have all experienced the joy of sitting around a fire. Watching a warm and sparkling fire is mesmerizing, whether in the camp, by a fireplace or even a bonfire in your backyard. You can make a backyard fire pit using only a few supplies from your local home improvement store.
Is it worth buying a home with a large outdoor space?
The experience of the Covid pandemic changed many aspects of our lives in ways that measuring the magnitude of its impact may take years. During the Covid quarantine, people communicated through their balconies or terraces and helped unite the city in one. In doing so, Properties with a sizeable outdoor environment became more favorable. However, not every house with a considerable backyard is worth the price the owner is asking. Assessing the actual value of large homes needs professional calculation. If you are looking for a home to buy, our experienced associates can guide you with a detailed valuation of any property in Vancouver.