Adding extra living space to your home is always something to think about. Most people consider adding a bedroom or a larger kitchen when they think of expanding living space. However, adding a deck to your home may be a better answer to adding living space.
Building a deck may not be as expensive as you think and could save you a lot of money if your comparing adding a deck vs adding a bedroom or other indoor living space. The key to cost is finding the right Decks & Docks Lumber Company to help you with your project. If your still on the fence about why you should add a deck here are a few reasons why you need to consider it.
1. You do not currently have a deck or it’s too small
If you don’t have a deck on your home already you may have already thought about adding one. If you have space even adding a small deck can help to improve your home. Adding a space where you can grill, have a couple of chairs and just enjoy outside can make your living arrangement seem so much better when the weather is warmer.
You have three kids, two dogs and you are pulling out your hair. If you have a yard that allows for a large deck you may want to consider adding more space to your outdoor area. Having a deck allows kids to go outside and relax without getting really dirty. It’s also a great way for you to get out and relax. It’s not a relaxing space however if it’s too small for your family.
2. Decks can create new outdoor rooms
Adding a deck to your home creates a whole new living experience. Do you love drive in movies but can’t find one near you? Invest in a projector and a screen put it on your deck and create your own outdoor movie experience.
Are you tired of being stuck inside all day working? If you can work from home you could set up a great outdoor office space that will allow you to work outside in the sunshine and fresh air. Just picture it, you outside with a nice cup of coffee enjoying the sunshine, fresh air and getting paid to do so.
3. Decks Are Great for Beach houses
If you live on a lake or the ocean you home may already have a deck, if it doesn’t
4. People like to spend time outside
Having a deck on your home makes entertaining easy. People tend to spend more time outside when you have a deck. In fact, according to this Gallup poll the most Americans like to spend their summer nights out on the deck or porch. That means you will feel more relaxed as you are doing something you enjoy and you have more room to have friends and family over.
5. Decks help the resale value
Building on reason four, people love buying homes that already have a deck. Finding the perfect home but seeing no great outdoor living space can be a deal-breaker. If you’re looking at selling your home in the next few years I suggest you take a look at adding a deck to your home and how much value it would add compared to cost to build.
You may not think a deck is a great idea if you don’t spend a lot of time outside currently. However, adding a deck to your home may just draw you out into the outdoors. If you’re still thinking a deck may cost too much to build check out this article on Nerd Wallet about how to save money on your new deck.