deck
deck
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by Richard Vande Sompel - 2007-10-16
Today homeowners are able to select from a wide variety of deck garden containers in terms of materials and styles. Factors to consider when choosing containers for the deck are cost, weight, availabi...
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by Richard Vande Sompel - 2007-10-16
Flowers, plants, shrubs and trees have the ability to bring a deck to life. They can be used to solve design problems in a manner than no other element can. Brightly colored blossoms sprouting from a ...
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by Richard Vande Sompel - 2007-10-16
Design is a very subjective task. However, there are a number of objective factors that must be considered in creating an aesthetically pleasing and functional deck design:1. exposure concerns such as...
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by Richard Vande Sompel - 2007-10-16
The process of installing decking boards is the most satisfying part of the construction process of building a deck. The work proceeds quickly because most of the layout work will have been completed ...
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by Richard Vande Sompel - 2007-10-16
Any deck that may look great and be situated in the exact best location, but if it is not comfortable, it will have limited use. Several factors affect deck comfort, some physical in nature and some p...
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by Richard Vande Sompel - 2007-10-16
Homeowners and designers have many more options when it comes to deck building materials than in previous years. The majority of new products seem aimed at creating decks that require less maintenance...
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by Richard Vande Sompel - 2007-10-16
When the best site has been determined for the construction of the deck, it is time to put possible ideas down on paper in the form of an initial deck design. Gather as much information as possible. S...
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by Richard Vande Sompel - 2007-10-16
It is important to design a deck that complements the yard rather than dominate it. The best approach for how to deckscape a yard is to allow elements from the yard to intrude on the deck. A guarantee...
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by Vernon Adams - 2007-10-17
If you are lucky enough to live in a house and not in an apartment in the middle of the busy city, then you must have an outdoor patio. Do not get discouraged if your garden is too small, because even...
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by rob tendick - 2007-10-17
A little pond or patio decoration can greatly improve the look of your garden. A small water feature in your garden can have a major effect on your home's exterior, making it much more attractive....