We all love luxury, don’t we? These days with inflation dogging many of us, that’s not always possible. However, in the contracting world, NNJ’s Vision Art Aluminum will give you more luxury for your home improvement dollar than anyone else. Home improvements are essential if you want your home to gain resale value. Not all improvements have to cost a lot, either. Having fun count s too, especially, if you have kids!
Let’s talk about the kids and how they can grow closer to our beloved planet with some simple backyard adventures in creativity and contact with the Earth. Then we can discuss what to do for stressed our parents who need a chill out space to rejuvenate.
Kids love water features. Is your yard large enough for a pool? Pools are great but they also pose dangers to small kids, yours and your neighbors. There are laws about fences, safety, etc.
Is There Someone Around to Supervise All The Time?
They are costly too. We are asking you to think about them now because if they are part of your home improvement game plan, plan now, safe money and entertain the kids with low cost features that can stick around and also enhance your living space for decades to come.
There are Alternatives the Whole Family Can Enjoy. For Example:
1 – Small or Large Shallow Ponds: They are gorgeous especially if you add beautiful koi… PETMD says, “Koi is actually the informal name for this species—they are often referred to as Japanese koi or their Japanese name, Nishikigoi. Nishikigoi is known as the “swimming jewel.” In Japanese culture, koi are often kept since they symbolize luck, prosperity and good fortune.”
Of course, as beautiful as this is, this can still pose a danger to small kids therefore a watchful eye is critical. This can be a lot of work too but what an experience no one in the family will forget in what is a wondrous teachable adventure. Um, except for an occasional bird of prey that may stalk the fish. Almost nothing is perfect…well, we will tell what is, couch potatoes, pay attention, please? Thanks!
2 – Sprinklers: kids being kids, slippery grass can cause a fun skid however this can also bring about a fall and bloody knees or worse. Childhood has its dangers, too! Backyard sprinklers however are generally considered safe, fun, economical and affordable. They are generally considered safe minimizing possible issues with adult supervision. Parents or a baby sitter can pull up a chair and be entertained for an afternoon or two or ten. Here’s a great article from Popular Mechanics about water slides and sprinklers.
3 – Fountains: an enjoyable past-time kids are sure to get their hands in. It’s an affordable addition to any back-yard and parents can enjoy the Earth-Wind and Fire (and Air) with this affordable addition. Balance Qi (life energy) with that approach and relax and rejuvenate. The sound of water is super relaxing, add some music and adults (…and kids) can chill.
Please make sure a licensed electrician wires ANY electrified feature you add anywhere in your home or yard. Safety first, please!
Ready made indoor and outdoor fountains range in price from under $100 to several thousand… How elaborate and costly is up to you. Here’s an article from County Living featuring 17 great DIY fountains you can incorporate into your yard-scape perhaps with the help of your kids.
There was a time when someone a couple spent a thousand dollars on one of those beds that has a desk under the suspended mattress with stairs leading to the mattress. The 7-year old was thrilled until a grandma sent a $29.99 remote control moon lamp. You have the stroke the right neurons with kids; they have very active imaginations. Most kids love the earth, water, time with parents, learning, etc.
4 – Pergolas : now we could be talking luxury but with aluminum custom pergola practicality added by NNJ’s Vision Art Aluminum. We will work with you to give you whatever works for you now and in the future.
Making this investment is very hot right now. Why? Because restaurants, with an outdoor seating pergolas, were packed during COVID for one reason: its outdoor space and, therefore, it was less likely to add to the spread of illnesses.
NNJ’s Vision Art Aluminum’s Tips for Families That Enhance Fun, Property Values and Utilize Your Living Space
NNJ’s Vision Art Aluminum prefers to build aluminum pergolas because they are custom made and adjustable for the customer’s space and they are:
– Cost-effective with the proven durability of aluminum
– Add timeless beauty for your outdoor living space
– Extend living space to include that pond (see above!) or anything else
– Versatility of combining indoor and outdoor space for optimum use
– Improves curb appeal
– Adds style and decades of enjoyment…did we mention an outdoor kitchen? An outdoor living room?
– Adds prized vertical space to gardens
– Extends useable space in your yard for personal use and adds entertainment space for business affairs (possible tax deductions, ask your CPA!)
– Increases value of your home
– Modernize the style of your home and make it unique while you and your family enjoy it for decades to come
– Saves energy
– Backyard seating at night, a private hot tub, etc etc
– Custom speakers, lighting, a telescope for those wonderful kids, etc, remember, use your imagination like they do and have more fun.
– Place that pool you’ve wanted under a pergola and in a changing environment, control the amount of sunlight your family is exposed to
– Having a BBQ to celebrate outdoors and it starts to rain? Simply close the roof louvers and everyone stays dry
The aluminum business in doors and windows alone is almost $75 billion industry a year, (without counting the pergola market!). Aluminum offers customers unsurpassed endurance, low maintenance, spectacular curb appeal, versatility, privacy, style, and decades of enjoyment for families across the globe.
The above items are useable long term; it’s all a matter of age and safety appropriateness. Vision Art Aluminum is a member of the North Bergen Chamber of Commerce and prides itself in sharing information and ideas to help the community live a better life.
We appreciate your business and wish our community a Happy and Safe 2023 –thank you.
Vision Art Aluminum Family
