Articles Related To The Tag: Decks
By: ARA
(ARA) - Turning the backyard into an outdoor living retreat is one of the hottest trends among American homeowners. It makes sense; with televisions, computers and phones in nearly every room of the house, the backyard deck is the final safe haven from life's pressures. Escaping to a quiet corner of the yard provides a necessary respite.
But don't be fooled. Creating a truly relaxing setting takes more than a laid back approach. There is work to be done before it will feel like a restful place, and one of the most important tasks is to do some thoughtful planning. Creative thinking will pay off in a big way when your deck turns into a favorite spot for your whole family.
By: ARA
(ARA) - Are you ready for spring? For many of us, it's a season for entertaining friends and family or just relaxing around the house with our loved ones. These are the times when memories are made that last a lifetime.
After the winter blues, we turn to our backyards for comfort and beauty. Many plan their flower gardens year round, why shouldn't you spend as much time and energy choosing your decking materials?
By: ARA
(ARA) - Thinking of purchasing a new home sometime soon, or improving your existing one? Many savvy homeowners are making smarter home improvement decisions -- choosing projects that yield the highest return on investment. So which projects will add the most value to your home?
According to the latest annual survey by Remodeling Magazine, a professionally built deck provides the best financial return on investment to the home. On average, homeowners can recoup 104 percent of a deck's construction cost when it comes time to sell the home -- higher than most other home improvement projects.
By: Robin Reckard
Not sure why we often put off or dread certain maintenance projects but getting the deck ready for winter should not be one of them.
We have a real easy way to do it at our house and if the weather is warm enough the kids have a good time helping.
First off before you can put on the waterproofing you need to get the deck clean. Remove everything off the deck, sweep it off good and then get out the hose. This is when we turn the kids loose.
By: ARA
(ARA) - Turning the backyard into an outdoor living retreat is one of the hottest trends among American homeowners. It makes sense; with televisions, computers and phones in nearly every room of the house, the backyard deck is the final safe haven from life's pressures. Escaping to a quiet corner of the yard provides a necessary respite.
By: ARA
(ARA) - Container gardening is more popular than ever. According to research conducted by Dynamic Design, the average household today has 4.2 planters. And why not? Ideal for urban or rural lifestyles, container gardening offers more mobility and flexibility than traditional gardening. It can provide year-round satisfaction as well as the opportunity to bring the outdoors inside.