Top Outdoor Living Upgrades to Enjoy This Fall in Maryland
You can tell everyone is ready for autumn here in Washington County, Maryland – there’s a little crispness in the air and pumpkin spice is on every product at Sams Club (even the yogurt!). Yes, it’s nearly autumn and thoughts of cuddling up with cozy blankets and watching football are front of mind.
If you spend a lot of time on your deck or patio during the warm months, you want to extend the life of your outdoor space to enjoy it a bit longer. Envision crisp evenings, beautiful sunsets, colorful foliage and maybe some cozy gatherings with neighbors or family. So, what’s a girl (or guy) to do to fully embrace Maryland’s Fall outdoors? Custom home-builder River Valley Construction has just the ticket with its outdoor living suggestions. Here are some of the top ideas to make your outdoor space liveable longer.
Upgrade #1: Covered Decks for All-Season Comfort
River Valley Construction plays to its strengths with this one. As Washington County’s recognized deck experts, we can design a covered deck or roofed patio to enjoy your outdoor space even with autumn rains. You and your comfy furniture stay dry in your cozy retreat even while watching the rain with a cup of pumpkin spice latte and a good book.
Upgrade #2: Screened-In Porches for Bug-Free Evenings
Along those same lines are screened-in porches for Fall evenings without bugs – cozy, but practical too. Even better, add electricity to your outdoor living space for heaters, ceiling fans, lighting and maybe even a mounted TV to spend that lazy Sunday watching college ball in your ultimate fall hangout.
Upgrade #3: Outdoor Fire Pits & Fireplaces
Nothing brings people together like a fire. Whether you choose a built-in stone fireplace or a portable fire pit—wood-burning or gas-powered—you’ll love crisp Maryland nights roasting marshmallows and making memories.
Upgrade #4: Outdoor Kitchens and Dining Areas
If you love fall entertaining, this upgrade is for you. Nothing quite like grilling pizzas in an outdoor kitchen to thrill guests. Built-in grills, counter tops to prep food and storage solutions to keep outdoor tools clean and dry are just a few of the features of an outdoor kitchen. Forget running back and forth between the house and backyard – keep it all outdoors and delicious!
Upgrade #5: Hardscaping Touches
Nothing gives a little zhuzh to your backyard outdoor living space like stone walkways, retaining walls, planters and lighting. These are the details that can really bring polish and appeal to your yard. Especially important when evenings get darker earlier, lighting really provides the ambience and allows you to keep the party going strong even when it’s dark.
Why Fall Is the Perfect Time to Build
Milder weather provides the perfect time to tackle outdoor construction projects. And, since many people postpone projects until spring and summer, fall is often a less busy time of year to start a project. Plus, it’ll be long completed for next spring when the temps warm up.
Let’s Build Your Outdoor Living Space
River Valley Construction can handle your project from design to completion or partner with DIYers to bring your vision to life.
📞 Call 301-223-0280 to schedule your consultation. We proudly serve Keedysville, Boonsboro, Shepherdstown, Myersville, Middletown, Sharpsburg, and surrounding areas. Let’s make your fall outdoor living space fantastic.
You can tell everyone is ready for autumn here in Washington County, Maryland – there’s a little crispness in the air and pumpkin spice is on every product at Sams Club (even the yogurt!). Yes, it’s nearly autumn and thoughts of cuddling up with cozy blankets and watching football are front of mind.
If you spend a lot of time on your deck or patio during the warm months, you want to extend the life of your outdoor space to enjoy it a bit longer. Envision crisp evenings, beautiful sunsets, colorful foliage and maybe some cozy gatherings with neighbors or family. So, what’s a girl (or guy) to do to fully embrace Maryland’s Fall outdoors? Custom home-builder River Valley Construction has just the ticket with its outdoor living suggestions. Here are some of the top ideas to make your outdoor space liveable longer.
