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How to live BIG in your Backyard this summer

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Maximize value and comfort The foundation of any space is furniture.

Determining which outdoor furniture to purchase is as simple as viewing it as an extension of your living space. Think about how it will be used and how many people will use it.

Create different vignettes and focus on “moments” you want to create in your space. Perhaps you want a cozy little spot

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for a fire pit. Or maybe you’re planning on hosting a neighborhood potluck around a massive outdoor dining table.

Catching some poolside rays will require some lounge chairs with, of course, a side table to hold your vacation drinks. Gazebos, sofas, tables, chairs, swings and matching coolers are all important pieces to consider when designing your space. And because this furniture will be outside and exposed to the elements, don’t forget to look for items that are trendy and affordable.

Light up your night To fully maximize use of your outdoor space, you’ll next need to focus on lighting. And if you’ve ever wondered to yourself: am I fancy enough for an outdoor chandelier? The answer is yes.

You can also try mixing and matching candle-lit statement lanterns to give chill vibes to all who come by. Another option would be to create a focal point with a fire pit, which comes in all forms these days, from grand outdoor fireplaces to smokeless metal drums and classy table centerpieces.

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the bugs away, hang up some string lights and the bugs will fly high as you lie low.

Delight in the details Now we’ve arrived at the really fun part - decorating your new space. Some of the top trends in backyard accent décor themes right now include bohemian, farmhouse, coastal and mid-century. Regardless of the theme you choose, one of the first elements that will tie your space together is an outdoor rug. The brighter the pattern, the better!

Since this will live outside, we’re looking for big patterns and splashes of color to hide big splashes of dirt. Once you’ve got your theme and your color scheme, work in some oversized planters, stylish accent pillows, a scalloped umbrella, durable dining ware and even some lowmaintenance but impressive faux plants for the finishing touch.

Be a “Backyard BIGionaire” this year and feel like a million bucks while hunting for the best deal at your neighborhood Big Lots or on biglots.com.

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The sun is shining, a warm breeze is blowing and you’re itching to get outside.

You finally step out the door, and what do you see? A vast, empty space with untapped potential.

When it comes to designing your backyard staycation station for the summer, you want to make a BIG statement. After all, this is the place where you can be the hostess with the mostest, ready to mix up some margs at a moment’s notice or mingle late into the night by firelight.

Patio and outdoor spaces can be tricky to style and decorate, which is why Big Lots has created a step-by-step guide to deck out your backyard this summer.

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Guide to

outdoor lighting

Lighting is an essential component of interior and exterior home design. Not only does lighting add style and make spaces more appealing, when done correctly, it also makes a home safer and more functional.

Homeowners who plan to utilize outdoor spaces like backyards, front porches and walkways to the fullest should think carefully about lighting. These guidelines can assist with selecting outdoor lighting fixtures.

flood an area thoroughly without affecting neighboring properties.

Accent and landscape lighting

Wall, post and ceiling lights

A bevy of accent lighting choices are available. Accent lighting is designed to enhance the mood and appearance of certain elements of a landscape. Accent lighting is not intended to add bright light.

For example, upward-directed lights can be cast on trees or shrubs to accentuate their shapes. Accent lighting also may call out a structure, such as a garden or a fountain.

While accent lighting may be hard-wired, homeowners who want the luxury of changing lighting can opt for solar fixtures, which are more mobile but not as bright.

Outdoor lighting fixtures beyond security options come in a variety of styles, according to Lamps USA. Wall lights are mounted to the outdoor wall of the home.

These typically flank doorways or the garage.

Post lights are often installed on the posts of decks and porches, or are freeSecurity lighting standing on properties, providing visibility Flood lights and security lights are a but also style. Ceiling-mounted lights good investment for those who want to beef may be above doorways or installed in up visibility and security around the home. any structure that has an overhead area.

These lights are high-intensity and designed Warm-colored temperature bulbs in these to illuminate large areas. The brightness fixtures can create an inviting atmosphere and reach can serve as a preventive measure that is not too bright and jarring, especially to keep animals and even criminals away. when multiple lighting fixtures are working Motion-sensor lights will immediately together. engage if something crosses the path When selecting lighting for wallof the sensor. Some lights will remain mounted fixtures, experts suggest sizing on from dusk until dawn. Lowes Home up if you are not sure of the size to pick, as Improvement suggests using the correct lights will look much smaller in scale from wattage on outdoor security lights so they a distance.

Additional pointers When shopping for bulbs, consider the number of lumens. A standard 100watt bulb produces around 1,600 lumens.

Security lights should range from 700 to 1,300 lumens for optimal brightness. Other lights needn’t be so bright.

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Gardening has become a very popular pastime over the past two years, and that trend shows no sign of slowing down.

According to last year’s Axiom Gardening Insights Survey, 62% of their respondents said they will plant even more in 2022.

Whether you’re one of the many who plan to expand your garden or it’s your first attempt, there are plenty of tools and resources available to help you succeed.

Winter is the perfect time to dream of warmer days – and gardening. Developing a concrete plan can help you focus on how to make your dream become a reality.

Here are steps to help determine what you want from your garden before the planting season is underway.

Figure out your gardening goals You could have more than one motivation for gardening, ranging from just enjoying being outdoors to specific results.

Your reasons might include: • Growing veggies, fruits and/or herbs you can eat or use in cooking; • Boosting your home’s curb appeal with beautiful flowers;

• Attracting butterflies and/or bees with a Know your space pollinator garden; and and time limitations • Creating a pretty backyard sanctuary; Determining which goal is most It’s easy to be overwhelmed by all the important to you can help you make choices amazing available choices, especially when about what and where to plant. you’re new to gardening. But even homes with limited space can benefit from the Utilize help getting started beauty of plants or flowers in a planter, Enlist family members or friends to window box or raised garden bed. Choose share tasks like planting, watering, weeding low-maintenance plants and flowers to save and fertilizing. Gardening is a great hobby on time. for all ages, and children can have fun Consider using what you already have learning about nature from planting things to maximize your efforts - are there flowers and watching them grow. and plants you already love in your yard?

One easy way to get started is with You could space them out if they are Ferry-Morse Plantlings: live healthy baby spreading varieties, moving some to other plants delivered from the Ferry-Morse areas of your yard. Look up which plants nursery directly to your door. With more need more sun or shade, so you know than 100 varieties of herb, vegetable, shrub, they’ll thrive where you transplant them. tree and flower Plantlings available, readyYearning to start growing indoors before to-plant seedlings are an easy way to get the the season begins? Jiffy Peat Pellets can summer growing season started. help you get your seeds off to a healthy Plantlings are a popular option to begin start and establish root systems so your your gardening early, with established root seedlings are ready to be planted directly systems that will yield a healthier garden – into the ground at the start of the season. and leave you with a shorter to-do list come CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 time for spring planting.

When planning a garden, homeowners need to consider how much time they have for maintenance and if they have a “green thumb.”

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Gardening rookie? You’ll enjoy your efforts even more if you limit the number of varieties you plant. Focus on just a few at a time, then expand what you plant later in the year, or next year.

Even if you’re an experienced gardener, it still helps to have a list of goals. Don’t feel you have to do it all at once. To enjoy watching your garden transform its beauty throughout the growing season, plan for some early blooming plants, then arrange for different areas of your garden to feature mid-summer or late blooming flowers.

“Gardening is something anyone can enjoy, at any level of expertise, no matter how much space you have,” said Rebecca Sears, chief gardening guru for Ferry-Morse. “Start with a few plants or flowers you love, and learn what you can about them.

There’s nothing more satisfying than watching your garden grow and thrive.”

Visit FerryMorse.com for everything you need to get started, plus tips and resources to help you enjoy your garden more than ever this year.

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Taming weeds There are two kinds of weeds: annual and perennial. Both grow when they have access to resources (water, sunlight, soil nutrients). That means the best way to eliminate weeds is with a healthy dense grass that doesn’t leave room for weeds to establish and grow. Timing is of the essence when it comes to weed control, so

it’s important to bring in a professional at the first sign of weeds to apply a treatment before they start popping up across your lawn.

Homeowners can often apply lawn care products excessively or improperly, which can waste money and cause damage to the lawn.

“Just like there isn’t a singular blueprint for a PGA TOUR golf course, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to lawn care,” said Brian Feldman, director of technical operations at TruGreen. “With so many complexities to individual lawns, a service professional with tailored, localized solutions can help you achieve a lush lawn of which you’re proud.”

Test pH levels For your lawn to look its best it needs adequate nutrients and the right amount of hydration for your region. To achieve this, contact a lawn care professional to test your soil pH levels in the spring to see if any adjustments should be made.

With the right scientific expertise, they can identify, and tailor, the right solution for optimal hydration.

Adequate watering Great grass needs just the right amount of water to be lush without oversaturation.

Strive to water your lawn one or two times

a week, avoiding peak evaporation time between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Remember that watering may vary month to month based on weather conditions. Sandy soils or drought conditions require more water, but always consider any watering restrictions in your area.

Consider aeration and seeding Aerating the soil means using a special machine to remove small plugs of soil that extract thatch, helping open the ground to more nutrients and water penetration.

Seeding after aerating encourages germination and root growth. Commonly performed during the summer for southern regions and the fall for northern regions, professionals can help identify the best time for aeration and seeding specific to your lawn.

“A healthy and happy championship lawn takes expert care and time,” said Feldman. “Partnering with a professional service provider, such as TruGreen, can help alleviate some of the stress of getting your lawn fit for a major.”

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Have you ever been on a golf course or watched a tournament on TV and thought, “How do I get my lawn that green?” While thick, lush, healthy grass takes some strategy (and time), it is possible to achieve at home with some tips and tricks from lawn care experts. How to make your lawn look like a lush golf course Have you ever been on a golf course or watched a tournament on TV and thought, “How do I get my lawn that green?”

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Both TruGreen and the PGA TOUR implement science-driven agronomic practices to deliver the best living and playing conditions. Here, the lawn care company shares tips for homeowners to achieve golf course green grass that will be the envy of the neighborhood:

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Do you want a bathroom update that will When function and fashion blend like be stylish and functional for many years this in home improvements, it can add to come? More homeowners than ever are significant value to your property. Consider renovating using universal design principles one of the year’s top bathroom design that allow these spaces to serve people of trends: curbless showers with linear drains. varying ages and abilities. This provides numerous important benefits, including Curbless shower features higher levels of safety and increased A curbless walk-in shower eliminates property value. hazards like curbs or thresholds that can cause people to slip or trip. It’s easier to Universal design basics use whether you walk or utilize a device Universal design creates an environment for assistance, such as a shower wheelchair. that is accessible to all people to the Curbless showers also provide an open feel, greatest extent possible. That means a which makes the space feel larger because bathroom will function as well for a child visual lines are not disrupted. as it does for a senior. Basic principles of Curbless showers are enhanced by linear universal design focus on functionality, and drains that are installed flush to the flooring, in the bathroom that might mean adding further reducing trip hazards while adding strategic lighting, slip-resistant flooring and a sleek appearance to the space. With features like grab bars. no barrier to cross, the floor more easily Keep in mind, you don’t have to sacrifice accommodates a freestanding bench, a

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Not only do you get to spend time outdoors, over balconies and under windows, or bring but you can also increase your home’s curb a splash of color to your home’s front door.

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Additional oasis-inspired ideas include outdoor kitchens, putting up lanterns, cascading water features, and bird feeders to attract the sounds of nature.

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Warm weather means more time to relax outdoors. For those homeowners lucky enough to have entertaining spaces outside, spring and summer provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy fresh air under the sun or stars.

Over the last few years, families have become especially familiar with what works about their yards and where there is room for improvement. Pandemic-related travel restrictions and early stay-at-home mandates resulted in plenty of time spent in backyards on staycations.

Even though many such restrictions have been lifted, homeowners may have seen the benefits of having functional respites right outside their doors.

A backyard renovation can cost

anywhere from $5,000 to $50,000. The American Society of Landscape Architects suggests homeowners budget the cost of a major landscaping project at between 5 and 10 percent of their homeÕs value. Large or small, here are ways to make an outdoor oasis at home.

when combined with some plumbing.

Galvanized steel frames make them sturdy.

With floats and other accessories, they can become the perfect oasis.

Provide outdoor atmosphere

Create a bespoke bistro vibe by using freestanding planters and posts along Create living privacy with hanging lights to make an intimate Living in close proximity to neighbors outdoor hangout spot at night. For those may make privacy harder to come by. Wood with permanent structures, like a deck or a or vinyl fences, however effective, may not gazebo, lights can be strung across the area provide the all-natural look many people or on railings or edging. desire. Vertical gardening, which trains easy-care vines like English ivy, Clematis Extend the living space or various climbing roses to grow on trellis Decks and patios can help make outdoor or fencing adds greenery and privacy.

Hedges and fast-growing shrubs also can be entertaining areas more comfortable by eliminating the need to sit on the grass or used for natural barriers. gravel. Plus, they add another “room ”to the home. When paired with weatherproof Install a pool patio furniture, such as sofas, loungers and Pools are the ultimate spots to cool off tables, a private seating area can be crafted on hot days. An elaborately shaped inand utilized for any number of entertaining ground pool can blend in with the landscape desires. and offer the ultimate hang-out zone.

However, above-ground pools also serve Hang a hammock the purpose and are more budget-friendly.

Few things evoke feelings of relaxation Stock tank pools are popular among those better than a hammock. Fitted between two who want minimal pool expenditure or trees (or two posts if trees are sparse), a have small spaces to work with. Stock tanks are metal vessels traditionally used as hammock is an ideal place to grab a nap or read a book. watering holes for livestock.

(METRO CREATIVE) They also can be “adult kiddie pools”

RACINE COUNTY SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES Waterford • 400 Field Dr....................... $ 325,000 • 27027 S Elm Ln................. $ 377,000 • 8383 Stonegate Rd........... $ 350,945 Union Grove • 907 8th Ave....................... $ 265,000 • 520 18th Ave..................... $ 299,900 Burlington • 101 Clover Dr.................... $ 245,500 • 501 Dunford Dr.................. $ 260,000 • 556 Rose Ann Dr............... $ 270,000 Sturtevant • 2739 Wisconsin St............. $ 195,000 Racine • 1327 Grand Ave................ $ 135,000 • 1911 Gillen St.................... $ 145,000 • 1232 Florence Ave............ $ 138,000 • 1769 Illinois St................... $ 150,000 • 4601 Byrd Ave................... $ 130,000 • 2400 St Clair St................. $ 144,900 • 3344 N Green Bay Rd....... $ 166,000 • 2821 Ashland Ave............. $ 168,000 • 1232 Jones Ave................. $ 155,000 • 4325 16th St...................... $ 146,000 • 2700 Bate St..................... $ 137,500 • 1232 Romayne Ave........... $ 151,200 • 3624 21st St...................... $ 156,000 • 1622 Arthur Ave................ $ 164,000 • 2325 Coolidge Ave............ $ 167,000 • 2604 Jean Ave.................. $ 150,000 • 3000 Webster St................ $ 159,900 • 1642 Carlisle Ave.............. $ 171,000 • 1139 Jefferson St.............. $ 180,000 • 2310 Loraine Ave.............. $ 165,000 • 1543 Illinois St................... $ 155,000 • 2127 Shoop St.................. $ 165,000 • 3313 10th Ave................... $ 165,000 • 1128 Park Ave................... $ 162,000 • 4223 13th St...................... $ 172,588

• 7024 Cliffside Dr................ $ 176,500 • 1728 Blake Ave................. $ 167,000 • 2717 Ashland Ave............. $ 172,000 • 1127 Sheraton Dr.............. $ 174,900 Mount Pleasant • 3135 Southwood Dr.......... $ 275,000 • 4209 Woodbury Ln............ $ 311,000 • 7037 Creekside Ct............ $ 345,000 • 6532 Cedarhedge Dr......... $ 379,000 Wind Lake • 26115 S Wind Lake Rd..... $ 233,300 Wind Point • 16 Jim Lin Ln..................... $ 310,000 Franksville • 2738 Waukesha Rd........... $ 350,000 Kansasville • 1116 S Cox Rd.................. $ 530,000

CONDOS Racine • 3800 Cheyenne Ct G......... $ 134,900 Mount Pleasant • 6541 Mariner Dr 5............. $ 162,000 • 5811 Chukar Ln 102.......... $ 168,000 • 3027 Meyer Ct 7................ $ 164,900 Burlington • 1200 Raptor Ct 33............. $ 419,000

VACANT LAND Kansasville • Lt3 Lakeshore Dr Lt4........... $ 37,000 Mount Pleasant • Lt0 S Emmertsen Rd......... $ 335,000

WALWORTH COUNTY SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES Elkhorn • 240 W Jefferson St............ $ 272,643 • W5071 Paddock Dr........... $ 280,000 • N7957 Highway 12............ $ 250,000 • N5944 Lakeview Dr........... $ 326,000

Genoa City • N1340 Cedar Rd............... $ 153,000 • 1023 Mallard Ln................ $ 265,000 Lake Geneva • N1693 E Beach Dr............ $ 312,000 • N3197 Jute Rd.................. $ 285,500 • W1489 Sunset Dr.............. $ 330,000 • 6308 2nd Ave.................... $ 345,000 • 1329 Dodge St.................. $ 360,000 • N3252 Robin Rd................ $ 345,000 • 1747 Miller Rd................... $ 370,000 • W1424 N Bloomfield Rd.... $ 370,000 Whitewater • 924 W Highland St............ $ 220,000 • 1616 Turtle Mound Cir....... $ 330,417 Delavan • 912 Racine St.................... $ 235,000 • 304 Delavan Dr................. $ 255,000 • 1305 Evergreen St............ $ 211,350 East Troy • W3318 4th St..................... $ 380,000 • 2767 Lakeview Dr.............. $ 390,000 • 2792 Woodview Ct............ $ 335,000 Walworth • 216 Prairie Dr.................... $ 310,000 Williams Bay • 145 Hill St.......................... $ 265,000 Lyons • 3016 Neumann Ln............. $ 695,000 Fontana • 266 Waubun Dr................. $ 950,000

CONDOS Lake Geneva • 111 Center St 311............. $ 123,000 • 7020 Grand Geneva Way 114..................................... $ 89,400 • 111 Center St 238............. $ 125,000 • 111 Center St 350............. $ 159,000 • 36 Lausanne Ct 04............ $ 180,000 Fontana • 271 Fontana Blvd 909....... $ 287,000 HOMES & DESIGN • MAY 2022

home and property sales

Here is a listing of recent single-family home, condominium and vacant land sales in Kenosha, Racine and Walworth counties.

The information is provided through the Multiple Listing Service.

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home and property sales Here is a listing of recent single-family home, condominium and vacant land sales in Kenosha, Racine and Walworth counties. The information is provided through the Multiple Listing Service.

Whitewater • 327 E Clay St 30............... $ 184,000

VACANT LAND Genoa City • Lt14 Nippersink Park Blk9... $ 80,000 Lake Geneva • Lt1 William Ave.................... $ 44,000 Elkhorn • Lts47 W Lake Shore Dr -Lts50.................................. $ 52,000 Spring Prairie • Lt1 County Rd D................ $ 176,738

KENOSHA COUNTY SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES

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Kenosha • 6113 11th Ave................... $ 180,000 • 3517 11th Ave................... $ 172,500 • 5040 23rd Ave................... $ 172,000 • 3915 55th St...................... $ 174,900 • 7118 24th Ave................... $ 176,000 • 3713 19th Ave................... $ 164,500 • 6524 21st Ave................... $ 179,900 • 6117 51st Ave................... $ 175,000 • 4215 11th Ave................... $ 180,000 • 1819 37th St...................... $ 189,900 • 3813 6th Ave..................... $ 185,000 • 7518 15th Ave................... $ 190,000 • 1774 Madison Rd.............. $ 187,500 • 2812 75th St...................... $ 205,000 • 7506 33rd Ave................... $ 220,000 Salem • 24040 77th St.................... $ 255,000

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• 23511 65th St.................... $ 275,000 Trevor • 26501 103rd Pl.................. $ 270,000 Twin Lakes • 831 Fairway Dr.................. $ 383,900 • 324 Highway Z.................. $ 335,000 Pleasant Prairie • 10545 82nd St................... $ 267,000 • 12414 Timber Ridge Dr..... $ 269,900 • 11326 1st Ct...................... $ 300,000 • 10011 Lakeshore Dr.......... $ 325,000 Randall • 39700 93rd St.................... $ 600,000 Bristol • 21708 117th St.................. $ 260,000 • 9119 184th Ave................. $ 285,000

CONDOS Kenosha • 7211 98th Ave E................ $ 175,000 • 8051 41st Ave................... $ 202,500 • 1276 Village Centre Dr 5... $ 225,000 Pleasant Prairie • 6757 99th Pl F................... $ 185,000 • 6865 99th Pl G.................. $ 185,000 Somers • 141 S Lakeshore Dr C5..... $ 361,620

VACANT LAND Pleasant Prairie • Lt0 82nd St.......................... $ 13,000 Kenosha • 4208 54th Ave..................... $ 82,000 Twin Lakes • Lt14 Majestic Way E............ $ 60,000

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