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Building a Balcony: All You Never Knew, But Need To
Building a balcony can increase your outdoor living space for less than the cost of a ground-floor deck. If you’re considering adding a balcony to your second story, you’ll want to select the best design, materials, and contractor for your budget and your goals. Here are a few things to think about as you start…
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Designing Your Outdoor Living Room: 5 Patio Building Materials
An outdoor patio can be one of the most relaxing spots in your home. With comfortable seating and a great view, a patio can easily become an outdoor living space for you and your family. Patios can be created from a variety of materials, and the best choice for your home depends not only on…
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All Decked Out: 10 Ways To Take Your Deck From Plain to Polished
Say goodbye to your ho-hum deck of the past—the one with nothing but a lonely grill in the corner. Because sure, everyone loves to cook out—but a deck should be more than just functional. It should reflect your personality and design taste. If you feel lost when it comes to dressing up your deck, you’re not…
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Winter is Coming: How to Prep your Yard
The temperatures are dropping and, like it or not, winter is around the corner. What you do to prep your yard now could make a big difference in what you find yourself dealing with come spring. In the fall, spending a weekend or two spent readying your yard for winter is your best bet in…
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The Basics of Designing a Backyard Deck
The luxury of outdoor living space is one of the biggest perks to owning or living in a house versus multi-unit housing like apartments and condos. Outdoor space is great for hosting get-togethers and parties, or even just retreating to a hammock with a book for a couple hours of solitary relaxation. Yard space also…
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Building a Deck? Read This First
Building a deck can transform a backyard from a dull, open space to a fabulous oasis, an extension of your home that friends and family gravitate toward on warm-weather days. It also has the added bonus of increasing the value of your property. Total win-win. Cost The total cost of the project depends on several factors…