The Smartest Homeowners Plan Their Backyard Makeover Now. Here's Their Checklist.

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Backyard before and after with a Hansø pergola

Most backyard makeovers fail for one reason: people start planning when the weather turns warm. By then, the schedules are full and the deals are gone. Plan in the off-season and you get better pricing, better options, and a yard that's ready for the good one.

Here's what to lock in now to prepare your backyard for spring time:

  1. 01

    Define how you'll use the space

    Dinners? Lounging? Hosting 20 people? Start with the moment you want, then design around it.

  2. 02

    Flooring and hardscape

    Pavers, decking, or concrete. Your base sets the layout for everything on top of it.

  3. 03

    Shade and weather protection

    A yard you can't use in midday sun or when it rains is only half a yard. This is where the biggest upgrade lives. Hansø louvered pergolas open to the sun or close against the rain with one tap. Now on sale with the highest discount rate we have ever offered this year.

  4. 04

    Lighting

    Ambient, task, and accent. Good lighting adds hours to every evening outside.

  5. 05

    Heating and comfort

    Extend your season into fall and early spring. The right accessories turn a summer patio into an all-season outdoor room, and with Hansø's Early Bird Offer, they're on us: heaters, blankets, and more.

  6. 06

    Furniture and layout

    Measure twice. Leave the walking room. Zone the space for dining or relaxing, then pick the furniture style that fits how you live. Take advantage of off-season outdoor furniture sales. Planning a pergola? Size it around your furniture, not the other way around. A dining table for eight needs a very different footprint than two loungers and a side table.

  7. 07

    Permits and installation

    Check HOA rules and local permits early. Some areas require approval for outdoor structures, and paperwork takes time. For example, if you are choosing to DIY installing a pergola, plan it well ahead. Hiring a Pro? Hansø's Early Bird Offers has you covered: a $1,000 Installation Voucher plus a free Hansø ProCheck Care 10-Year Plan ($950 value) to keep your pergola in top shape long after install day.

Start planning your backyard renovation now.

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