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Relaxing on the deck can be one of the best ways to enjoy the warm weather that spring brings. If you don't have a deck already, building one might be the DIY project for you. The first step in any deck construction is drawing up a good plan.
Planning is the most important part of building a deck because, chances are, you'll be living with your design for a long time. You'll want to carefully consider each of the design elements that go into the deck.
The design should include features that not only match your lifestyle, but complement the design of your house as well. Read these design tips before setting your deck designs in stone.

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You've wanted to build that new deck in the backyard for some time now, but with lumber prices sky high it has never gotten done. Welcome in the $150 deck, I know I can hear you saying "how is that possible?".
Well it isn't as easy as taking the truck down to your local home improvement store and loading up several hundred (or thousand) dollars in lumber, or for that matter paying a contractor to build it for you. But with some basic carpentry skills and a few tools you can do this.

If the night is calling you, pull up a lounge chair and enjoy it from your backyard. Your deck can be the setting for many relaxing evenings. The key is to add lighting that casts a nice glow over sitting areas, highlights features and illuminates steps and walks.
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