Home Improvement 101: A Great Deck

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A great deck can make your house feel like a home you don't want to leave. This is one home improvement that not only adds value, but adds a great feel to your house. Some houses are designed with a deck in mind. Most are not. This deck design here is obviously an add-on, and it's a beautiful addition.

I like the trellis beams that act like a roof on this deck. It's great being out in the sun, but sometimes you need a little shade.

Another great feature to this deck is the landscaping. Flowers, plants and a nice yard can make a big difference when you're sitting back there with a cold beer (or Kool-Aid) and a good book.

The only thing I'd like to see different is a sliding glass door rather than a hinged door. Sliders always look better on a deck, and it's possible to roll the cost of that into the build when you're using a home improvement loan like the FHA 203k. But not every home gets a slider!

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