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Sustainably Transform Your Outdoor Backyard Oasis
(BPT) - Home improvement projects and
repairs increased during the pandemic,
and demand is expected to continue with
permanently transformed work schedules
and remote telecommuting here to stay.
According to a recent report, more than half of
homeowners are finding time in their schedule
for home improvement projects. There’s been
an increased demand for in-home office spaces,
gyms and deck expansions. If you plan to
refresh your outdoor space, it’s important to
think about how these improvement measures
retain or increase sustainability. At the same
time, there are many ways to achieve a more
sustainable home, starting with your backyard.
You can personally help make a difference
by considering these simple tips:
Add an eco-friendly deck
Your outdoor deck is the social cornerstone of
your home. You probably use it for outdoor
dining, grilling and even late-night stargazing.
Whether you’re looking to expand your
home’s living space or need to replace an
old deck, ditch the run-of-the-mill wooden
deck for a sustainable, composite option like
TimberTech®. With artisanal finishes and
realistic wood grain textures, TimberTech
looks just like wood but is more sustainable
because it is made from recycled materials
like milk jugs and detergent bottles. While
wood decks need to be replaced every 10-
15 years and require annual maintenance
like staining, your new composite deck can
be enjoyed for a lifetime, with innovative
protection that safeguards your deck from
mold and moisture damage.
If you’re planting, utilize plants that are
native to your area
If you want to reduce your impact and add
some color to your home, spruce up your
yard and planters with native plants and
wildflowers from your area. In fact, planting
native plants can benefit the local ecosystem,
as they provide diverse nutrients and resources
for the surrounding wildlife, require less water
than lawns and help prevent erosion. Nonnative
plants could be harmful to the local
ecosystem as they are one of the leading
causes of biodiversity loss.
Use solar lights to minimize energy
consumption
To enjoy your backyard haven well into the
night, improve your exterior lighting with
solar lights. Even on the cloudiest of days,
solar output is abundant, making solar lights
an eco-friendly option that uses a renewable
power source. Standard lightbulbs can increase
energy consumption and carbon emissions in
your home. Be sure to replace the old, wornout
incandescent bulbs with LED lights that
use less energy and glow brighter.
Going green doesn’t mean sacrifice
As more people recognize their environmental
impact, they’re looking for ways to reduce
their carbon footprint, starting right at home
with the sustainability of the materials they
use in their home improvement projects for
in and outside the home.
Visit www.timbertech.com/about/sustainability
to learn how you can go against the grain
with your eco-friendly outdoor living space.
Lynn O♥Neil Real Estate
(310) 261-0798
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