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Building a deck is a practical, reliable, and cost-effective way to increase your home value. Research shows that a homeowner can recoup over 75% of return on investment (ROI) by adding a deck to their home. Building a deck allows you to add outdoor living space to your home.
How to Properly Anchor a Shed: The Only Guide You Need Drill or dig the holes, tamp some gravel into the bottom. Slide a sonotube in to form it up....
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Although there are numerous ways to upgrade your home, adding an attractive outdoor deck allows you to host events and spend some quality time with your friends and family. Adding a deck to your home improves its aesthetics and outdoor décor, making it appealing for your family, friends, and others. So does a deck add value to a home? Building a deck is a practical, reliable, and cost-effective way to increase your home value. Research shows that a homeowner can recoup over 75% of return on investment (ROI) by adding a deck to their home. Building a deck allows you to add outdoor living space to your home. You can choose from a wide range of design options to create a deck that aligns with your home décor, your lifestyle, and personality. Adding a deck to your home means achieving an additional outdoor space where you can put furniture, grills, plants, etc., to make your backyard more alluring, functional, and enjoyable.
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Security. The primary function of an exterior door is that of securing the property against would-be intruders. Historically, outward-opening doors...
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These are! They guide you every step of the way to complete your dream shed.
Learn More »A usable and functional deck is directly proportional to your home’s appeal and comfort. During the summer season, most people spend time outdoors with family and friends while maintaining their home comfort. Building a deck is worth your investment because it enables you to extend your living space give you more of that coveted ‘square footage’. Remember, a deck should look and feel like an extension of your outdoor space and not an appendage. At TNT Home Improvements, (your Northern Colorado professional deck builder) we recommend elevating your deck to make it a walkout from your house. Whether it is three feet or seven feet above the ground, an elevated living space that lets you walk outside from the kitchen or bedroom adds a perfect finishing touch to your home. It allows for a more usable entertaining space and offers an attractive transition from your indoor space into the surrounding yard. An elevated deck constructed by a professional company like TNT Home Improvements will make every opportunity out back into something fun. According to JLC Group’s Magazine research report, adding a deck can increase your home value significantly. The average cost of constructing a wooden deck is $13,000 with a resale value of $10,080, meaning you can recoup about 75% of the total cost after selling your home. Likewise, the average cost of constructing a composite deck is $19,150 with a resale value of $13,000, allowing you to recoup 69.1% ROI. Here at TNT Home Improvements (a reputable and experienced NOCO company with licensed and skilled workers) we recommend re-staining your deck every 2-3 years to maintain it. Although the maintenance will cost you around $700 each year, it will keep your deck functional for a long time, leading to increased ROIs. Unlike other home improvement projects, such as a backyard patio and midrange bathroom construction, adding a deck can sometimes lead to 85% of ROI, depending on living space quality. Many people think an outdoor deck is an extra bedroom where they can rest and enjoy their time. Although this is true up to some extent, a deck expands your outdoor space and makes a significant difference in your home’s resale value.
every two to three years Asphalt sealcoating is every two to three years depending on how much traffic your driveway gets or how constantly it is...
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Top 10 Things Burglars Avoid 1) Strong Doors. 2) Security Systems. 3) Dogs. 4) Well-lit Areas. 5) Security Cameras. 6) Corner Homes. 10) Irregular...
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HomeAdvisor reports that adding a deck to your home is a cost-effective solution to expand your home’s square footage. For instance, the average cost of building a new 20×20 square-foot room is between $32,000 and $80,000. On the other hand, building a 20×20 deck costs you $12,000 to $60,000, making it a more affordable solution to increase your home value and square footage. Not only does a 20×20 deck add 400 square feet to your house, but it also allows you to spend more time outdoors with your friends and family, making it a win-win situation.
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It's possible, yes, to put a shed on a base constructed from paving slabs. The shed should sit on top of pressure treated bearers to allow airflow...
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30 feet away So as you stack your wood for the winter, keep wildfire mitigation in mind. Your firewood pile should be stacked more than 30 feet...
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These are! They guide you every step of the way to complete your dream shed.
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If you want the shed to be used for lawn care, it is best to place it in an easily accessible location that will open up to the rest of the yard....
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