You don’t need to spend a fortune on a backyard project. You don’t even need to be a master carpenter. In fact, with a small investment, you can be a do-it-yourselfer and dramatically impact the appearance of your back yard – and add to its long-term value.
To finish a project as large as adding a new backyard deck or as modest as window box planters, Lou “Mr. Fix-It” Manfredini, a professional builder and author of the new book “House Smarts,” suggests concentrating on just one project at a time.
“Crossing just one item off your to-do list gives you an attractive, equity-increasing accompaniment to your home,” Manfredini said.
No matter whether the budget is less than $1,000 or more than $10,000, wood projects add enjoyment and value to any backyard paradise.
“Wood is a building material that always looks more expensive than it costs,” Manfredini said. “It is also very easy to work with and can adapt to any project plans.”
Backyard improvements using wood also are appealing to potential homebuyers. According to the National Association of Realtors, buyers of...
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