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How to Turn Your Yard into a Home Soccer Field

Excited to spend summer days outside with your family? Upgrade your fun in the sun with a home soccer field right in your backyard. As the official real estate company of U.S. Soccer, Century 21® Real Estate knows that the sport has the ability to unify communities. Give your family the best experience possible with […]

4 Essential Outdoor Oases

Listen to crickets, feel the cool breeze, bask in the warm sun, and enjoy the scenery. It’s summertime, and there are countless reasons to spend time outdoors. Transform your outdoor space into your go-to spot. Here are five creative ways to create functional outdoor oases. Outdoor Living Room: Add comfortable patio couches and chairs. Set […]

5 Must-Read Tips for Swimming Pool Maintenance

There is something so relaxing and rejuvenating about sitting by the swimming pool, sipping lemonade, reading a good book, or cooling off by swimming laps. Having a pool at home may make you feel like you’re on vacation — but maintaining it may feel like work. Following these tips may take the guesswork out of […]

10 Fun Family Lawn Games for Summer

Why limit your family fun this summer to board games when you have a backyard to put to use? Save Scrabble and Monopoly for rainy nights — these games may help you and the family make the most of the summertime! Lawn Scrabble: Don’t get us wrong; we still love Scrabble. Make it a little […]

5 Swoon-worthy Hammock Hangouts

Spend the summer swinging and snoozing in these swoon-worthy hammocks. Hammocks aren’t just for the backyard. There are countless places to set up a hammock. We’ve rounded up some serene spots. The Pool Hammock: Set up a hammock beside a pool. Seamlessly switch from snoozing to swimming. The Ocean Hammock: Let your concerns drift away […]

How to Make Your Lawn Look Like a Baseball Field

It’s time to take throwing the ball around with your kids to the next level. Advance to the big leagues by getting creative with backyard landscaping. Here are our tips for how to make your lawn look more like a baseball field. It’s all in the stripes: Professional stadiums have those clean, beautiful stripes in […]

How to Decorate Your Backyard for a 4th of July Celebration

The 4th of July is fast approaching, so it’s time to break out the sparklers and all things red, white, and blue! If you’ve agreed to be the host for this year’s 4th of July bash, we’ve got you covered. Here are some quick and easy some tips that will help turn your backyard into […]

How to Set Up an Outdoor Movie Theater at Home

If you’re nostalgic for the drive-in days of the past, you may be able to easily recreate the experience right at home. These warm nights are perfect for enjoying a movie screening under the stars with family and friends. Get permission: Before you start setting up, check to make sure that your brilliant idea is […]

Here Comes the Sun: How to Prepare Your Home for Spring

Open the windows. Come out of hibernation. Spring is just around the corner! Rejoice by getting your home in shape for spring. Inspect air conditioning units: Hire a professional to install or examine your air conditioner. Clean the filters and replace them as needed because dirty filters make the system work harder, increasing energy costs. […]

Keeping Up with the Joneses: How to Make the Most of Your Small Backyard

Keep up with the Joneses. Make your backyard feel much larger and turn it into a place where you and your family want to spend time. From BBQs and family dinners to gardening and playing hide-and-go seek, you’ll love living large in your “bigger” backyard. 1. Decrease clutter: Decreasing clutter will make your backyard feel […]