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the deck elsewhere, and that’s
perfectly alright. So long as the
property and permits allow, decks
can be built on the side of a home as
well, and putting a deck on the side
might be more comfortable.
• Decks don’t have to be made of
wood: It’s easy to assume all decks
are made of plain wood. However,
decks can be made out of a wide
variety of materials, natural or
synthetic. Pressure treated wood is
perhaps the most popular material
for decking because it’s not very
expensive. But manmade materials
that are a mixture of recycled plastic
and wood bits or sawdust are also
popular because they require no
maintenance. Homeowners should
know that manmade materials can
get hot in the sun, which will require
those enjoying the deck to wear
shoes.
• Expect to do some digging: If
you’re going to build your own
deck, expect to do some serious
digging. Local building codes will
dictate how deep you will need to
dig for the pier footings, which
support the deck’s weight. Just how
deep you’ll dig depends on your
climate’s specific frost line, but it’s
safe to assume you’ll get a workout
in when digging.
• The deck can have multiple
levels: Though many people
associate decks with one level, it’s
possible to have a multi-level deck if
you simply don’t have enough room
to build a deck that will be big
enough to meet all of your needs. A
multi-level deck can break up those
long flights of stairs while ensuring
you will always have somewhere to
go to escape the sun on a hot day.
• You will want to protect the
deck:Decks are a costly
investment, and you will want to
protect that investment. If you’re
building a wood deck, keep in mind
the sun will beat down on the deck
for most of the year. You can protect
the deck by painting it. Paint
provides sunscreen for the deck,
stopping the sun from breaking
down the material. Once you’ve
finished painting, apply sealant,
whether it’s oil or water-based.
• Don’t forget fasteners:
Fasteners will hide the screws for
aesthetic appeal. But not all woods
and fasteners are the right fit, as
certain woods are only compatible
with certain fasteners. Find out
which fasteners make the right fit
ahead of time. Because fasteners
conceal the screws, they also make
it possible to go barefoot on the
deck.
A deck makes a great addition to
many homes, but homeowners
should learn as much as possible
about decks and what goes into
building them before making any
decking decisions.
Grubs, pets, pests can cause unsightly lawn damageMS –Many homeowners aspiretoward a pristine and lush lawn. Forsome a nice lawn gives themfeelings of pride. Others believe aperfect lawn enables them to have
the best-looking house in the
neighborhood. Many homeowners
spend hours outdoors perfecting
their lawns or spend a good deal of
money hiring professionals to make
their lawn more appealing. But just
because a lawn looks good now
doesn’t mean it will look good later.
That’s because delicate grass can be
damaged by a number of differentfactors.• Grubs are not very lawn-friendly.Grubs are actually the larval stage ofdifferent types of large beetles.
These worm-like creatures feed on
the roots of grass and are able to kill
large sections of the lawn in a
relatively short amount of time. It
can sometimes be difficult to discern
whether grubs, drought or another
other pest has damaged a lawn. One
way to check is to grab a portion of
the damaged lawn and attempt to
peel it back. If it comes back easilylike a piece of carpet, it’s likelygrubs. Spotting grubs underneath isa sure sign these larvae are killingthe lawn.
Using an insecticide for grub
control in July can help kill off grubs
that start hatching in August through
September. Grub eggs do well in
sunny patches of lawn that are well
watered. More shade may deter
them. There's also the option of
letting the lawn go dormant and not
watering it, but you will be left with
a brown, unappealing lawn.
• Pets can also damage a lawn.
Pet urine can create burnt patches
and significant discoloration on the
lawn, particularly if the dog or catuses one area consistently as their potty zone.
Deck relocation can fit
better, be comfortable
Sid White Carpentry
& Interior Painting
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