Now that you’ve carefully thought about what you want in a deck, you need to study the lay of your land and see whether you can work your preferred design elements into the overall scheme of things. If not, what design alternatives can you fall back on?
The thought of hiring a professional can scare off a lot of homeowners who think that the extra expense will be too prohibitive. The truth is, many a DIY-er ends up wishing that a contractor had taken care of the project from the very start. Someone who absolutely knows what he’s doing will trump an amateur any time: he’s likely to be more efficient in running the project and managing workflow, and can save you from making expensive mistakes—in fact, contractors usually have a lot of brilliant ideas to offer to help you cut costs.
Here are some tips from some designers who specialize in decks:
Another thing that increases your deck’s value is the materials you choose to build it. Part III, coming soon, breaks down the different material choices for you.
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