• An arbor is just one outdoor addition designed to make your home more a better value.an old arbor image by timur1970 from Fotolia.com
  
  An outdoor home addition can mean adding another room for a growing family, extending an existing room for a brand new purpose or just adding some landscaping to make the entire home look a little brighter. You should also make every effort possible to determine whether an addition to your home is a more effective solution to your needs than moving to a larger house.
  
  

Garage Apartment

• The addition of a new room atop the garage can be used for a variety of purposes. This room can allow a grown child to remain at home while going to college while still enjoying the independence and privacy of being away from the house. The real difficulty of adding a room above the garage is converting a ceiling which is not designed to support roof activity into one that is secure enough according to "Adding On."
  
  

Putting Green

• Adding a private putting green to the backyard is not as complicated as it might sound. You don't even have to go through the expense of putting in natural grass because you have the option of a variety of different types of artificial turf. Some putting green kits come with plastic panels to make evening out the green easier.
  
  

Pergola

• Fiberglass columns are available to make adding a garden pergola easier than ever. These columns are resistant to harsh weather conditions and create the classic design that provides a pergola its stately design. The pergola can be built as an archway into your garden from the house or it can just be a structure from which you can enjoy a backyard pond or garden from built-in benches.
  
  

Pond

• You may want to consider adding a pond after you have built the pergola. Flexible liners are the proper choice when your pond plan is too big or not available in the shape you desire according to "New Complete Home Landscaping." The location of your pond can shape its uses. A water lily pond will need several hours of direct sunlight each day. A fish pond needs to be placed away from plants like holly and rhododendron that produce toxic salts and gases when leaves decompose.
  
  

Outdoor Fireplace

• An outdoor fireplace should be added to a location where you have easy access to the interior rooms where party guests would naturally congregate. A fireplace is an outdoor addition that naturally lends itself to parties and get-togethers. Give yourself enough space to provide lightweight seats and tables that can be easily moved by guests.