With summer fast approaching, most of us are looking forward to spending more time outside. Whether you’re hosting the neighborhood block party or ready for some much-needed rest and relaxation, is your outdoor space everything you want and need it to be? With as much time as we spend outside in the summer months, consider visiting your local patio store to help you with all your outdoor living needs. Here are four reasons to visit your local patio store this summer. 

Purchase Patio Furniture from a Patio Store

Perhaps the most obvious reason to visit a patio store is to purchase patio furniture. A traditional store will have a variety of patio furniture displayed for you to not only see, but to test drive. An outdoor furniture set may look fabulous, but may be uncomfortable, which could be a deal breaker if your main priority is comfort in your outdoor living area.

Be sure to prioritize your needs when it comes to patio furniture, including look and style, construction, value, and quality. Do you prefer a more modern or rustic style? Are you looking for easy-to-assemble pieces that can be stored conveniently in the winter months? Are you willing to invest in a more expensive patio furniture set to maximize its lifespan? Or, are you looking for something for this season only, with plans to update with a new set next year? There are many questions to consider.

Bear in mind that the best time to purchase patio furniture is prior to Labor Day. Purchasing sooner rather than later is always better to ensure your favorite furniture pieces are still available and of the best quality. Plus, you also want to maximize the time you have in your new outdoor furniture this summer. If you prefer to wait to purchase patio furniture, expect prices to fluctuate during the summer months due to demand and inventory, so be sure to monitor your favorite pieces to ensure you get the best bang for your buck. 

Enhance or Transform Your Backyard

Have you been itching to turn your backyard into the outdoor oasis you’ve always wanted? Are you ready to for your family and friends to be blown away by your new backyard? If so, it’s time to stop by your local patio store.

Your local patio store can help you with whatever dreams you may have for your backyard, from enhancements to total transformations. For smaller spaces, pre-finished stone outdoor fire pits are a great option to transform your space. For larger yards, an outdoor kitchen could be a great and practical addition. There’s a variety of models that are standard, but custom options are usually available as well. If you aren’t quite ready for the complete outdoor kitchen, a wood-fired pizza oven is another great option to update your space.

Update Your Landscaping

If you are looking to turn your yard area into the lush, manicured garden you’ve always dreamed of, visiting your local patio store can be just thing you need to turn your dreams into reality. No matter the size of your space or dream, experts can help you envision, map out, and execute a plan to transform your yard. They may even suggest adding mulch or decorative stone to your landscaping. Both options are affordable, offer various benefits, and are an easy way to transform your landscaping area.

Patio Repairs or Additions

Was winter particularly brutal this past year, leaving your deck or patio in desperate need of some tender loving care? Is this the summer that you are able to repair the steps on your deck or a crack in your patio? Stop by your local patio store to help assess the damage and determine the correct course of action. Whether a simple DIY repair or a full overhaul or addition is in order, your local patio store has the experts you need to help with whatever damage you may have or addition you may want.

Let Haynes help you with all of your outdoor needs this summer season. Our Connecticut Outdoor Living Showroom is a 30,000 square foot facility that offers complete landscaping, masonry, aggregate, and Stoneliving materials to enhance or completely transform your backyard or garden area. We work with you to determine your exact needs and desires to create the outdoor oasis that you’ve always wanted. If you can dream it, we can build it! For more information, visit us today.