Awesome Deck Upgrades

The deck is an important space in your yard. While it is best seen as a partial extension of your house, it allows you to experience the outdoors. Most people just clutter their deck with chairs and tables and leave it at that; while that is fine for some people, others want to add a degree of functionality to their deck or even some other aspect that adds to the enjoyment of the space. They can add a cooking station, a jacuzzi, or other extra to their deck, making it into a place that everyone wants to be at.

Make it the best place to cook

The sheer popularity of cooking shows has shown that people are very interested in making the best possible food when they can. A deck makes a great place to cook: Cooks do not feel as limited as they would indoors. You can always just add a grilling station to your deck; it makes a great place to grill food, and the would-be diners are right there. You can also create a really great outdoor kitchen. For those looking for something a little more interesting, you can always convert part of your deck into an outside smoker, allowing year-round access to a wide variety of foods.

Make the deck a social center

Combined with the right fence, a deck can make a great place to socialize. The default addition to a deck is the jacuzzi, which allows people to bathe together in hot water year-round. While it can be a little challenging, you can also install a fire pit in the middle of your deck, allowing you to roast marshmallows any day you want. You can also add a projector to your deck, which, combined with a white wall or flattened sheet, allows the viewing of big-screen movies at night.

Add some additional practicality to the deck

Once your deck has been designed by a reputable company, like Yard Works Design, it is hard to update it. However, converting stairs to a ramp, or even just adding more stairs or a ramp, allows for greater accessibility. You can also add a pergola, which allows you a shady area on the deck, or at least an area where the sun is not as bright, giving you some control over the sunlight. You can always add a privacy lattice for a little additional security.

As you can see, a deck can be far more than just a group of wooden planks that keep you off the ground. Make sure that you maintain your deck, staining it as needed, in order to keep it going as long as possible; also, replace any rotting timber as quickly as possible. This should allow you to enjoy it for as long as possible. For other ideas on how to upgrade your deck and your home in general, check out our Facebook and Instagram pages to keep updated on some great home improvement ideas.