Home sweet home: Inside and out

Laura Briedis • March 15, 2024

Impact Landscaping & Home Remodeling transcends the typical.

Indoors or out, Impact Landscaping & Home Remodeling transcends the typical by creating living spaces to enjoy throughout the seasons. (Photography: Felicia Vargo)


As American novelist and poet Christopher Morley said so eloquently, “April prepares her green traffic light, and the world thinks, Go.” 


For homeowners, this means it is time to head outdoors and get their yard ready for spring and all the enjoyable activities that come with warm weather.


“Spring is far more than just a change of seasons. It’s a time to refresh and renew,” says Joe Chiera, who, along with his wife Kristen, owns Impact Landscaping & Home Remodeling. “It is time to tidy up your landscaping and add new features.”


Both a landscape company and a home remodeler, Impact has a unique perspective when designing inside and outside spaces. From designing backyard kitchens that look like they belong indoors to remodeling stunning home interiors, this locally owned company is seamlessly blending indoor-outdoor living spaces.


Patios, Pavilions, Pergolas

Impact designs and installs outdoor spaces that are an extension of the home and provide extra square footage of living space—from home additions with retractable screens leading to an outdoor patio, to a pavilion set back in the yard with a meandering walkway guiding you back to a tranquil sitting area, to a pergola framing an outdoor kitchen.


Always with a nod to nature, Impact likes to incorporate natural elements into all its designs, along with modern conveniences.


For one Copley homeowner, the company built an expansive 20-by-36-foot pavilion last summer that had everything a house would—a vent-less fireplace and electric heaters; a kitchen with a sink, a refrigerator and grill; a bathroom; a TV and music speakers; and lighting. 


The pavilion, which is constructed from cedar, a tongue-and-groove oak ceiling and six pillars wrapped in cultured stone, was designed so it could be used three seasons. 


“We created a resort-like backyard with different entertainment spaces, each with their own features,” Joe says. “There is a mix of open spaces and covered areas all connected by a colored concrete patio with inlaid pavers.”


Though Impact has carved out a market niche designing award-winning pavilions, the company installs all types of hardscapes, using both manufactured products and natural stone products, to create patios, retaining walls and walkways, as well as stand-alone wood pergolas.


Water, Water, Everywhere

Impact incorporates a mix of water and fire features as well as lots of natural elements in its landscape designs to provide an outdoor space that is relaxing.


“Growing up as a kid, I was always playing in the woods and creeks, so I really enjoy bringing that sense of adventure to backyard landscapes,” Joe comments. “There are a lot of different water features we can add to your landscape design, from fountains to koi ponds to waterfalls cascading down boulders.”


One of the biggest focal points homeowners can add to their backyard is a swimming pool. Impact installs fiberglass pools in all shapes and sizes designed with unique features, such as tanning ledges and beach entry slopes. 


“Fiberglass pools are very low maintenance,” says Joe, noting there is no liner, they don’t need re-plastering, and you won’t snag swimwear. “There is still time to schedule a new pool for this year.”


Impact’s expert landscaping crew can also plant trees and shrubs to soften up the edges around the pool or any hardscapes.


With each landscape project, the company creates a detailed plan, which is meticulously hand drawn by Russ Luyster, the landscape designer. A seasoned horticulturist, he doesn’t rely on computer templates but rather designs by hand a custom plan for each home, which can include trees, shrubs, flowering perennials, boulders, lighting, pools, patios and other hardscapes. To complement these drawings, the company also uses digital software to further bring the plans to life so homeowners can better envision the final design.


“For every landscaping and home remodeling project, our goal is to maximize living space by providing more useful space for families—and making it beautiful,” Joe says. “We take into consideration both indoors and outdoors.”


Impact Landscaping & Home Remodeling is located at 1410 Medina Road in Medina. For a free estimate, call 330-848-0036. Visit ImpactMyHome.com to see a portfolio of landscaping projects or to view home renovations.



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    Both a landscape company and a home remodeler, Impact Landscaping & Home Remodeling has a unique perspective when designing inside and outside spaces.

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    Impact Landscaping & Home Remodeling’s Kristen and Joe Chiera have been beautifying homes and gardens since 1998.

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    Always with a nod to nature, Impact likes to incorporate natural elements into all its designs, along with modern conveniences.

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    This pavilion, which is constructed from cedar, a tongue-and-groove oak ceiling and six pillars wrapped in cultured stone, was designed so it could be used three seasons.

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    For every landscaping and home remodeling project, Impact's goal is to maximize living space by providing more useful space for families—and making it beautiful.

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    Once built for convenience and necessity, the primary bathroom now is more of a place where you can relax and rejuvenate.

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    More than just a cooking space, the kitchen is truly the heart of the home where everyone likes to gather and memories are made.

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    A walk-in closet project completed by Impact Home Remodeling.

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    Though often the smallest room in the house, the bathroom can be a sanctuary—a place to relax, refresh and rejuvenate. It usually is the first and last place you go every day, so it helps set the tone for the day, as well as helps you ease into a restful night of sleep.

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Zero Percent Financing!


Dreaming of an outdoor kitchen, complete with a built-in grill and pizza oven, that rivals your indoor kitchen? Looking to build a swimming pool in your backyard? Just want to add lush landscaping with some water features? Well, make this the year the outdoor living space you have been dreaming about becomes a reality.

Impact Landscaping & Home Remodeling makes it feasible to remodel your home this year with its zero-percent financing program offering 12 months same as cash.


Choose any home remodeling project—indoors or outdoors—and qualify for financing with no payments and no interest for a full year.


Call 330-848-0036 for details or visit ImpactMyHome.com/financing and fill out the online application.

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