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April 24, 2025

How Hardscapes & Outdoor Living Spaces Improve Your Quality of Life
By Jim Handy

As a husband-and-wife team working hands-on with homeowners, we’ve seen firsthand how outdoor upgrades can completely transform the way people experience their homes. When you create a space outside that feels just as inviting and functional as the inside, you’re not just increasing your property value—you’re enhancing your life.

Here’s how hardscapes and outdoor living spaces can make everyday life better (and give your home a boost too).

1. Your Backyard Becomes Your Favorite “Room”

Adding a patio, deck, pergola, or fire pit turns unused yard space into a functional living area. It’s perfect for relaxing with your morning coffee, hosting friends, or watching the kids play. Outdoor living gives you more room to live, not just exist.

2. Less Stress, More Nature

Spending time outside lowers stress and boosts your mood. Whether it’s a peaceful garden path, a quiet spot by a water feature, or just a cozy seating area surrounded by greenery—being outdoors is good for the soul.

3. Boosts Home Value & Curb Appeal

Hardscapes—like walkways, retaining walls, and stone patios—not only look amazing but also increase your home’s overall value. They create structure, reduce maintenance, and enhance the look and flow of your outdoor space.
Fun Fact: Homes with well-designed outdoor spaces often sell faster and for more money.

4. Great for Entertaining

An outdoor kitchen, fire pit, or covered seating area can turn a casual BBQ into something special. You don’t need a huge yard to create a space that’s perfect for gathering friends and family.

5. Custom for Your Lifestyle

We love working one-on-one with homeowners to design outdoor spaces that fit how you live. Love gardening? Let’s talk raised beds or a potting station. Want low-maintenance? We’ll help with stone paths, composite decking, and more.

6. Year-Round Enjoyment

With the right setup—think shade in summer, heaters or a fire feature in cooler months—you can enjoy your outdoor space nearly all year long. And with lighting, it doesn’t have to end when the sun goes down.

Let’s Bring the Outdoors to Life

Whether you’ve got a vision or need help figuring out where to start, Jim Handy would love to help you create an outdoor space that fits your life, your style, and your budget.

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📍 Serving Eugene, Springfield and surrounding areas

We’re a husband-and-wife team that treats your home like it’s our own. Let’s build something beautiful—together.

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Curb Appeal That Pays Off: High-ROI Upgrades with Help from Jim Handy

When you’re preparing to sell your home—or just want to increase its value—not all upgrades are created equal. Some projects offer an excellent return on investment (ROI), especially when it comes to curb appeal. The good news? You don’t have to break the bank to make a big impact.

At Jim Handy, we specialize in smart, cost-effective improvements that not only make your home look better from the street—but also add real value when it’s time to sell.

Why Curb Appeal Is Worth the Investment

According to the National Association of Realtors, homes with strong curb appeal can sell for up to 7–14% more than similar homes with a less attractive exterior. Buyers form an impression within seconds, and many won’t even tour a home that looks unkempt from the outside.

The right curb appeal upgrades signal to buyers that the home is well cared for—and they’re often far less expensive than major renovations inside.

Top Curb Appeal Improvements with the Best ROI

1. Exterior Paint Touch-Ups

ROI: Up to 150%
A fresh coat of paint on your front door, trim, or shutters can instantly make your home look newer and well-maintained. It’s one of the simplest upgrades with the biggest visual impact.

Jim Handy can handle precise paint touch-ups or full refreshes—fast and clean.

2. Pressure Washing

ROI: 100%+
Grime, mildew, and dirt can age your home’s appearance. Power washing the siding, driveway, walkways, and deck makes everything look fresh and well-kept.

We offer affordable pressure washing services that dramatically improve curb appeal in just a few hours.

3. Landscaping Clean-Up

ROI: 100% or more
Simple landscaping updates—trimming shrubs, mulching beds, and edging walkways—can make a huge difference in how your home is perceived.

While we’re not full-time landscapers, we handle edging, mulch, minor planting, and yard clean-up as part of our handyman offerings.

4. Gutter Cleaning & Repair

ROI: 80–100%
Functional, clean gutters are essential for preventing water damage, and they also give your home a neat, well-maintained look.

We inspect, clean, and repair gutters so they look great and function properly.

5. Front Door and Hardware Updates

ROI: 90–100%
Your front entry sets the tone for the entire home. Replacing or refinishing the front door, updating handles, and adding a fresh welcome mat creates a strong first impression.

We can refinish doors, install hardware, and even add a stylish new house number or mailbox.

Why Choose Jim Handy for Your Curb Appeal Projects?

We’re a husband-and-wife team committed to quality, communication, and showing up when we say we will. We know that small details matter—especially when you’re prepping for the market—and we take pride in getting them right. Whether you need a full weekend of updates or just a few targeted fixes, we’ll help you maximize your investment.

Let’s Add Value to Your Home—One Project at a Time

Thinking of selling? Want your home to stand out in the neighborhood? Jim Handy is here to help with honest advice, skilled work, and results you can see. Reach out today for a free curb appeal consultation—and let’s make your home look its best from the outside in.