01/21/2026
"Before, my backyard was just cement pavers and dark gray siding. Literally just walls, cement, and an empty sad space."
That's how Shellane described her Chicago backyard.
Now?
"Every single time I walk out into the backyard, I'm happy. We have a soft, cozy couch, hydrangeas for privacy, a louvered pergola, and heaters for cool nights. It's inviting, cozy, and meditative."
The transformation? She says it "greatly increased the living space in our house."
Her kids watch movies outside. Her family plays cards on the rooftop deck on Sunday nights. Friends gravitate to the space "like a magnet."
That's what happens when you ask: "What's the BEST that can happen?"
Your backyard is either a place you avoid or a sanctuary you seek out.
Which would you rather have?
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