mountain atmosphere to most homes. These decks were often bulky and heavy looking rather than modern and sleek. Further, they would be something you’d see in a backyard—definitely not in the front yard. Well, believe it or not, decks have the ability to draw people in. They can appeal to people’s curiosity, almost urging them to want to stand on the deck to see what the house feels like from that angle. As someone looks at the deck from the curb, the home will look 10 times bigger than it actually is. With so many assorted deck designs and materials available, the designs you can come up with to create a beautiful deck are endless. Decks also provide more space to add flowers, potted plants and even potted trees, allowing you to expand your landscaping ideas right up onto the deck. 3. DECKS ARE REASONABLY INEXPENSIVE The cost of adding a deck is much lower than adding to the kitchen or bedroom. Kitchen renovations average nearly $40,000 these days, but a simple deck can run as little as $8,000. Of course, the sky’s the limit as far as deck building goes. Although most people will need to hire a professional to construct the deck, the material, labor, and time involved will cost considerably less than adding to the interior of the home. If you’re looking for the most bang for your buck out of your next renovation, a deck should be high in your list! 4. LARGE SPACE, YET LOW MAINTENANCE Who doesn’t love the idea of having more livable space without having to work hard to take care of it? Decks provide just that! Today’s products are a reason alone to consider the benefits of adding on a deck. Between the materials available today for building a deck and the materials available to protect decks, decks just got that much more desirable. Gone are the days of wood rot, termites, and even sun damage. Keeping a deck clean couldn’t be easier—with all the waterproofing products available, maintaining a deck is as simple as hosing it off! 5. THE ALLURE OF OUTDOOR LIVING Who doesn’t love the thought of being able to hang out outside? Adding a deck will give you another feature to add when listing a property. People love the thought of being able to step outside to a spot where they can hang out and connect with nature.
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