I stopped by a backyard renovation in Austin, Texas that was supposed to be “just a patio redo.” What started as replacing cracked pavers and adding a fire pit ended up completely changing how the homeowners used their space.
They now eat breakfast outside, read in the evenings, and host small gatherings. The lesson? Renovation isn’t just aesthetics. It’s about how the space encourages living differently.
Sometimes the biggest impact isn’t in the materials or design, it’s in how a space changes your daily habits.