When they want to improve the beauty and functionality of their yards, many homeowners install patios. This hardscape feature extends the usable square footage of your home and gives you a way to enjoy the great outdoors comfortably. If you’re still on the fence about getting one, here are a few benefits you’ll enjoy upon installation. 

Why Should You Get a Patio?

1. Outdoor Dining 

A patio is an excellent place to eat. Simply set up a table and dining chairs and you can enjoy lunch with friends or family dinners under the stars. You can also purchase a grill for delicious summer barbecuing that won’t make the kitchen dirty or set off the smoke alarm.

2. Health Benefits 

As a safe and comfortable outdoor space, a patio lets you spend more time in nature, which comes with several health benefits. For example, being outside helps improve sleep quality and reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, stress, cardiovascular disease, and premature death. In addition, sunlight exposure strengthens the bones, fights mental health problems, and even helps prevent ovarian cancer, colon cancer, and Hodgkin’s lymphoma. 

3. Family Safety

If your children like playing in the yard or pool, you may worry about their safety when you aren’t around. Keep an eye on them from your patio, which will give you a central vantage point in the backyard. This way, you can stay close to your kids while relaxing on comfortable outdoor furniture and enjoying a glass of iced tea or lemonade. 

If you’re ready to enhance your home with a patio, turn to DCM Landscaping LLC & Total Lawn Care. Based in Nekoosa, WI, their licensed and insured hardscape team uses beautiful brick pavers to create patios, walkways, and other outdoor structures throughout Wood County. Learn more about their hardscape and landscape services online, and call (715) 325-5548 for a free estimate.