There’s still time to start the process of creating an outdoor living space that you’ll want to spend the majority of your water-weather days in if you live in York and Lancaster, PA. Even once the project is finished, you could still have plenty of time to enjoy it this year. Here’s how.
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1. Availability of Materials
While materials have faced increased demand over the past year, the landscape design season is winding down, and that could open up potential for ample supply for the materials you seek, depending on your project. Usually by late summer, manufacturers and suppliers are catching up to demand, and it could be a better time to acquire the materials you need for your new outdoor living space.
2. Professional Assistance When You Need It
Sometimes, even the handiest homeowners run into time constraints or realize that they bit off more than they can chew with a particular project—that is why you need to reserve the possibility of needing to enlist the help of your landscape supply experts.
You may also find this time of year could open up some room for a landscape contractor near you if you need to supplement your landscaping work with, for example, a mason to build your patio, an electrician to install lighting, a plumber to install gas lines for your fire pit, or a carpenter to build your pergola or pavilion. If your project is on the small side, your landscaping contractor may be able to squeeze your project in between larger jobs.
3. These Key Features Are Essentials for a Late-Season Patio Project
Whether your outdoor living space project is on a grand scale or more intimate, the following key features can make all the difference in letting you enjoy spending time on your patio as the temperatures cool off. Even if your project is slow in getting off the ground, you could focus on features that won’t let you miss out any fun this year.
First, there’s fire. Humans have been gathering around the fire for millennia, and that’s not about to change anytime soon. A majestic outdoor fireplace, an inviting fire pit, or a chic fire table will keep everyone toasty warm while you enjoy time together. If you opt for an outdoor fireplace, you could choose to add a wood-fired pizza oven for the ultimate in patio living. A fire pit or fire table can offer ongoing opportunities for socializing in a more intimate setting while an outdoor fireplace would give your patio a cozy living room feel. Adding a fire to your patio is potentially the best investment you can make, because it takes away the excuse that it’s “too cold” to be outside.
The second key feature is permanent shelter: a pavilion. If you want protection from the sun on the hottest days and shelter from the rain on a dreary November day, a pavilion can deliver the creature comforts that make it wonderful to be outside in nearly any weather. This solid-roofed, open-sided shelter structure would add timeless elegance to your backyard. A pavilion could house an outdoor kitchen with a bar, or a seating area, or both.
With these two features, it doesn’t matter if your entire patio project isn’t complete until just before Thanksgiving. You’ll still have a beautiful place to sit, fire to warm yourself by, and shelter overhead.
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