Wednesday, June 22, 2005

Deck Building Footings Options

Millions of us will be busy preparing deck building footings to start our deck design construction this summer - but how many people will be preparing firm foundation for their decking which will help their outdoor construction stand the test of time and add quality of home life with the stability of solid - cemented in - deck building footings.

It's a myth that it is easier to build a pallet deck design that just sits on concrete blocks than it is to start with inground concrete footings firmly connected to your decking via your decking posts and the J bolt through the post anchor.

It's much easier to build a deck true and square with carefully measured concrete footings - and end up with a deck to be proud of and that will feel is solid when you entertain on it with a group of people - than to try to stop a free-floating deck from creaking and rocking as the unbolted wood starts to move through the seasons.

Build a deck design that will become an asset to your family and your home by starting with the right Deck Building Footings - this article describes and has illustrations regarding the main 4 decking foundation options, you already know which we prefer so read the article so that you can decide for yourself.

Wishing you all deck building success...
Arpad
Home Improvement and Financing.com

Tuesday, June 21, 2005

Deck Design Idea

If you are planning to build a deck at your home this summer then a good deck design idea will help you decide where to build and perhaps even how big. One of the wonderful things about a deck design idea is that if you plan carefully you could add on year after year to emcompass a hot tub or decking around a swimming pool.

One of the first images that comes to mind when thinking about a deck design idea is to build up against your home and a patio deck is very useful and great for parties, but you could also build a free standing ground level deck virtually any where in your garden (permits permitting) - perhaps in a far corner to take advantage of the evening sun on those long summer nights, or to give you a quiet place to sit and read.

We have written numerous articles regarding deck design, deck railing designs and on choosing your decking timber - and you can reach them all by taking a look at Deck Design Idea

Enjoy your deck design idea this summer
Arpad
Home Improvement and Financing.com

Make you own Home Improvement Web site

Have you ever wanted a Home Improvement Web site of your own or do you have other ideas about the type of web site you would be most interested in. It's possible to create a web site without learning HTML - rather like the way blog writers write blogs by just logging on and writing - would you like a web site along the lines of virtually any theme that you may have some knowledge and interest in.

If you have never created a Web site before and...
  • want a web site that could become a great web business
  • have a shop with products or services that you want to sell on the web
  • want to create a content rich web site based around a hobby


    Or - if you have a Web site but...
    • it just isn't visible when you look for it in the search engines
    • you hardly get any visitors
    • you are ready to make a second site but want more traffic

    Here is a useful article that could help you whatever your present situation is, take a look at this Make Your Own Web Site Information to find out what is the easiest way to get you started, one of the best parts is reading about other peoples experiences.

    I built my own web site and now I am able to work from my home surrounded by all five of my dogs, I am not alone - my partner also works from our home and you can too - it really can be a life changing experience, it's certainly improved the quality of our lives.

    You could write about Kitchens, Bathrooms, Gardening, Travel, Bowling - whatever truly interests you, anyway it's easier to decide with the step-by-step guide book. Just don't leave it any longer, build and create your own web site this year in 2005 and by doing it the right way you could be creating a successful business for yourself.

    Wishing you web site success
    Susan
    Home Improvement and Financing.com