Spring is an excellent time for getting outdoors and making changes in your home. Whether you’re a business owner who wants to spruce up your property or a homeowner looking to create an outdoor space you can enjoy, now is the perfect time to start planning those projects. From selecting materials and layouts to preparing budgets and choosing professionals, many important decisions go into ensuring your project runs smoothly and effectively. Here are a few things to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Take a few minutes and review your local regulations, zoning laws, and homeowners association bylaws. Only projects done without considering these could result in costly fines or the undoing of work that would be better spent getting the job done right the first time. Knowing what you can and cannot do when planning outdoor projects for spring will make all the difference in realizing your vision for success.
Be mindful of rules and regulations. Before you dig in springtime, especially in Maryland or the District of Columbia, make sure to call Miss Utility at 811. This ensures that protected lines are marked to prevent injury, property damage, and personal liability. Don’t let an unfortunate accident spoil all your hard work – practice safe digging!
You may need a surveyor if you’re doing any work near the property line. If your work involves any ground disturbances or reaches near a property line, it can be wise to get a surveyor involved to ensure everything complies with local regulations.
Consider using native plants to bring life to your yard. Outdoor projects are the perfect way to enjoy the beautiful weather and get closer to nature. Consider using native plants for your next outdoor project; native species come pre-equipped with certain sustainable benefits like supporting overall biodiversity, providing seasonal habitat for pollinators, or adding a unique touch to your property. With so many native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, trees, and aquatic plants available in our state, you can create a project tailored to your needs while keeping local ecology intact!
Architectural requests guide. Before diving head first into any project, take some time to review the architectural request guides applicable to your chosen project; they are invaluable resources for ensuring all code restrictions and regulations are met throughout the process. The approval process could take a few months so don’t delay, begin working on your architectural review application today.
Spring is the perfect time to get outside and tackle home improvement projects you’ve been putting off all winter. But before you start, it’s essential to have a plan in place. With a bit of forethought and preparation, you can ensure your springtime projects go off without a hitch – and without breaking the bank. So now that you know how to start, what are you waiting for? Gather your supplies and get planning!