Just because the summer has come to an end doesn’t mean you have to ignore your property for the next few months. Sure, you’ll be shoveling snow in no time (yikes), but you shouldn’t just forget about your backyard altogether. As a homeowner, it’s your responsibility to do whatever you can to increase your property’s resale value. As a parent, it’s your (more important) responsibility to do whatever you can to keep your kids happy and healthy.

Here are a few things to consider that will help keep both your property and your children happy and healthy.

Custom swimming pool designs

Swimming is actually the most popular recreational activity for kids between the ages of seven and 17 years old in the United States. If you didn’t get a pool for this summer, it’s time to start planning on surprising your kids with a custom pool next summer. You can work with a trusted company and go over excellent custom pool designs that will fit your property perfectly. Your property value will skyrocket and your kids will have the best summer ever thanks to a new pool.

Giant playgrounds

Though a playground or eccentric swing set might not be as fun for your kids as a custom swimming pool, it’ll still be a blast. The best part about backyard playgrounds is that you can continuously add on to them as well. When your children are very young, they won’t need much more than a slide, sand pit, and maybe a swing or two. As they grow older, however, they will need more advanced features. That’s where you come in. You can easily build new sections of the swing set as the years go by. Your children and your property will thank you.

Ice rinks

Building an ice rink is actually a great winter project for your family to enjoy. Make sure you consult a professional so you get the exact dimensions and don’t cause any damage to your property in the process. But once you get a legitimate ice rink down on your backyard, you and your kids can spend the winter skating around and having a blast together.

Don’t let your kids go through another boring summer or winter. Consider one or two of these projects and watch your kids have fun while your property value continues to increase. Contact Swimmor today to learn more about custom pool designs.