Backyard Features to Look for in a New Home for Your Growing Family
Choosing the right home for your growing family can be a tall order. One essential element you should consider, besides all the interior features, is what the outdoor spaces and home backyard have to offer. A growing family needs plenty of elbow room both indoors and out to thrive.
Here are several features and home backyard ideas you should look to ensure you choose a new home to help your family thrive.
1. Garden Space
More people than ever are tired of paying high prices at the grocery store, and they are taking the bull by the horns and growing their own fresh produce. Additionally, many families take on the task of growing a garden full of fresh veggies because they like to know what goes into their food. Growing your own vegetables can be very rewarding and reduce grocery costs for your growing family.
Food crops can be tough because, according to the Department of Agriculture, crops must compete with about 30,000 different types of weeds. However, many families are willing to take on the task. If you are willing to roll up your sleeves and invest some time in a garden, make sure your new home has some space for your garden.
2. Space to Relax and Gather
A great home backyard with a patio or deck can expand your living space. Check out your new home to see if there is room for you and your family to gather for meals and spend time together relaxing. Decks and patios usually top the list of must-haves for families.
If your new home plan doesn’t already have a deck or patio, it doesn’t mean it is a deal breaker; it just means you may have to construct one down the road. About 64% of homebuyers reported they were very satisfied with their recent home purchase, and about 30% reported they were satisfied with the purchase. It is a good bet that 64% found a home with a deck or a patio!
3. Space to Play
It is important that your new home offers plenty of room to roam in the home backyard or at least an area that can be designated for play. A growing family needs room to play. For example, do you have room for a pool? Did you know, according to the Fitness Council for kids between the ages of seven and 17, swimming is the most popular activity?
Having space for a pool would be a great option for your family. A pool in the backyard is a wonderful way for everyone to spend time together. It is also a great way to ensure you get your exercise in to keep your energy up to unpack all those moving boxes in your new home. Having a large enough yard to designate different outdoor living areas can add a lot of value to your lifestyle.
4. A Fence
One final thing you should look for in a backyard in a new home is fencing. A fence adds a layer of security and safety to the property, especially if you have kids and pets or plan on having them in the future. Fences help to keep people out and keep kids and pets in.
A home that comes with a fence is a great option. Of course, not having a fence already should not be a deal breaker. You can always have a fence installed, but you want to make sure that having a fence installed will make sense in the backyard. In some cases, the property line is odd, or the property backs up to an area that can increase the installation cost of the fence.
It is important that you find a new house with a layout and interior that meets your design needs, but it is equally important to evaluate the outdoor spaces to meet your needs. Ideally, you will find a home that checks off your list of must-haves perfectly!
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