Resources
Adding a deck, sunroom or other outdoor area to your home is
a big decision.
What design will work best for the intended
uses? Which products are best?
And how do you choose a reputable contractor?
The following articles and websites may be helpful as you begin planning your project.
Articles
- Selecting your Deck Professional: What to Ask
- Warning Signs: What to Watch Out for When Choosing a Contractor
- Finding Good Contractors
- 25 Factors in Choosing a Contractor [ .pdf ]
- Interviewing References: Questions to Ask
- A Guide to Deck Materials
- Low-Maintenance Deck Materials
- Designing Your Deck
- Four Amazing Facts about Decks
- Deck Inspections: A Matter of Life and Death
- Sealing and Staining a Deck
- Creating an Outdoor Room
- Hardscaping: Building Your Yard
- Outdoor Kitchens
- Great Outdoor Kitchen

