How to Make your Property Feel Much More Private

Your property should really be a refuge from any nosy neighbors. It should also give you some privacy from busy streets and the general buzz of the world. Luckily, it doesn’t matter where you live because there are steps that you can take to try and ensure that your home gives you a good sense of solitude.

Install a Fence

Installing a fence is quite possibly one of the best ways for you to drastically increase the privacy of your home. Fences are great because they do not take up a lot of space. You have a lot of options to go with as well. You can opt for a chain-link fence as they are strong and durable, or you can even go with wood. Wooden fences are some of the most popular options when it comes to homeowners because you can build them as tall as you want, or you can paint them. Concrete block walls are not the cheapest option, but they are one of the best if you want privacy or if you want a strong way to insulate sound.

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Privacy Screens

Not every fence will give you enough privacy. Chain-link fences may help to secure your property and they may even help you to keep your pet contained but at the end of the day, they won’t give you much in the way of solitude. Privacy screens are a very affordable way for you to decrease your total visibility and they also help you to get enough coverage too.

Fountains

If you want to cut back on noise pollution, then fountains will give you a good sense of solitude when you are unwinding. You may find that it provides you with some nice ambient noise and that it helps you to counteract the busy world around you. If you want to try and attract some wildlife to your garden, then you’ll be glad to know that you can buy recirculating birdbaths. Keep in mind that smaller fountains will only reduce noise in the immediate area, so be strategic when you are trying to set them up.

Landscaping

If you can layer smaller shrubs or even trees around your home, then this will help you to create a barrier for your property. If you have a cooler climate then you should note that deciduous plants will not stick around after the autumn, so if you want something for all year round privacy, then make sure that you opt for evergreen plants instead. Landscaping for privacy will require you to have more space when compared to a fence, so make sure that you have enough room to accommodate this.

New Windows

If you want to make sure that your home is as private as your garden then privacy windows are also an option.  At the end of the day, it’s very easy for you to invest in obscure glass windows and you would be surprised at how much of a difference they can make to your home in general.

Pergolas

Gazebos and pergolas are all great for adding privacy to your patio. You can also add some ivy as well. Hanging plants can make your home feel much more private and you would be surprised at how much it could help you to brighten your space as well.

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Aggie Aviso describes herself as her family’s storyteller and memory keeper. A mom to two kids ages 14 and 8, she is certainly past the age of sleepless nights and adorable pigtails. However, motherhood stays exciting, more meaningful and yes, more challenging. She takes it all in stride, knowing fully well that moments pass by in a blink of an eye. As Gretchen Rubin famously said, “The days are long, but the years are short.” She has discovered how wonderful it is to have those fleeting moments in time documented in their family books and has made it her personal mission and passion to be able to tell their stories for her future grandkids. You can read more about her here.. Subscribe to blog updates and the occasional letter here.

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