There’s nothing like coming home after a long day of work. Our homes are our safe places where we can relax and let the stress of our day fall away. If you’re coming home to a front yard that’s in disrepair, however, coming home can be a stressful ordeal when you start thinking about all the things you need to do.
Some homeowners believe that the best time for repairs and upgrades for their homes is when the weather is warmer. That simply isn’t the case. You don’t need to spend your winter with the stress of repairs and additions hanging over your head. Instead, consider some great hardscape options for your Troy home that can be started this winter!
Why Remodel During the Colder Months
Just because the weathers colder that doesn’t mean you need to wait to have additions finished in your yard. In fact, there are several reasons you shouldn’t wait until the spring and summer to upgrade your Troy yard.
- You’ll have less to worry about in the spring and summer months. In the spring and summer, more people are outside enjoying time with family and friends. If you get your additions completed during the colder months, you’ll have less to do in the warmer months.
- Damaged surfaces can create a fall risk in the winter months. Winters in Michigan are filled with snow and ice. If your driveway or walkway is uneven or cracked, there’s a higher risk of losing your footing on slick, icy surfaces.
- Your remodeled front yard will look great to family and friends who come to visit. The holidays are almost upon us and that means that more family and friends will be visiting. By completing your additions now, you can feel great knowing that your home gives off a great impression to holiday visitors.
Hardscape Ideas to Get You Started
Hardscaping is a great option to upgrade in the colder months for the reasons mentioned above, but where to start? Here are just a few ideas to get you started.
- Upgrade your driveway. Your driveway is the first area of your home that you and visitors see. Cracked and damaged driveways can be an eyesore. Consider having your Troy driveway upgraded using brick pavers. Brick pavers are a great option for driveways because they are resistant to stains, making oil and skid marks easy to clean.
- Use brick pavers for your walkway. Since the winter months bring ice and snow, it’s only practical to consider brick pavers for your walkways. Brick pavers are not only a beautiful material, but they are also slip resistant. The textured surface of brick pavers can help you get better footing and prevent fall risks in the winter months.
- Use hardscaping to add a personal touch to your yard. Whether you use boulders or natural stone to line your walkway or you add brick paver lighting along your driveway, these small touches to your hardscape can add a personal touch to your front yard.
Get Started Today
Get a jump on your front yard renovations this winter. Here at JJW Brick, we help make additions to your Troy yard simple. Give JJW a call today at 1-800-BRICK-PAVERS to get started today!
