A cost-effective way to protect your home’s value -Add a Deck
We all know inspiration when we feel it. It is a force that enlivens us and activates us to do something—we might dance, sing, or decide to paint the house. Whatever the case, doing what we do from a place of inspiration makes all things seem possible. Inspiration sometimes comes out of nowhere, landing unexpectedly in the midst of your life and lifting you out of your habitual mind and into a higher level of seeing. In my recent inspiration, I’ve decided to try to create more outdoor living space by adding a large deck. Problem is, there’s a huge wall of dirt in my back yard. This isnt an uncommon problem in Newcastle so watch as we create more level living space which has been said to be a cost-effective way to protect your home’s value, according to a recent article By U.S. News & World Report
Outdoor living spaces can increase your home’s appeal at a lower cost than an additional room.
“It’s safe to say that a deck is one of the more cost-effective things you can do,” says Robert Markovich, home and yard editor for Consumer Reports. “Decks are really a high-return item.”
You can really improve the appearance of the backyard of your home. The whole purpose of this is to start the thought process of how you can really expand these spaces. Read more..
Here is some inspiration from a few local deck companies; Deck Pros and
June 10th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Very nice.
June 11th, 2009 at 8:01 am
Great post! I would like to gently remind your readers of one important fact about decks in the Pacific NW:
If you’re not willing to keep up with the maintenance and care of a deck (especially wood decks) you might consider another investment in your home.
My experience as a home owner and Realtor have convinced me that, more often than not, homeowners end up neglecting their decks and, when it comes time to sell the house, they end up being a huge liability. You haven’t lived until you’ve gone through an inspection only to discover that the deck (if connected to the house) has rotted right into the home itself or that huge portions of the deck have deteriorated and the cost of repair runs into thousands of dollars (or more!).
Decks are certainly one of the most useful and aesthetically pleasing additions to a home or property but like any other investment, they need proper care and feeding to maintain their value.