Wednesday, November 28, 2012

How To Make Use Of Your Deck All Year Long


Houses that are fortunate enough to have a deck often consider them useful only in the warmer summer months; however, decks can be used throughout the year for a vast number of activities.

Summer The obvious season where decks come in handy are the summer months. Parties can be hosted on decks because the weather is so ideal, and they can also be used as an outdoor living room for those balmy afternoons where the weather is simply too nice to stay inside. To make a deck more accessible in the hotter regions, decks can be shaded for additional comfort. A canopy awning consists of a permanent structure with removable cloth. This is the most desirable deck covering because it provides shade when you need it but can be easily removed if star-gazing is in the agenda. There are several other options that can provide shade, so you are sure to find one that works perfectly with your deck.

Fall Nippy air and cold winds can often deter deck owners from using their decks during the fall months; however the fall is the perfect time for many deck-related activities. Hosting a barbeque is a perfect way to enjoy your deck in the fall. The men can congregate around the barbeque, while the women socialize inside. A fire pit is the perfect addition to any deck for use in the cooler months. On clear nights, you can start a blazing fire, roast marshmallows and enjoy the night sky. Fall has the last few lingering days of summer, so the deck can be easily enjoyed on these days as well.

Winter Depending on where you live, winter can mean snow or rain. Many find using the deck during these dreary months undesirable; however, there are many ways to enjoy a deck during winter. There are many patio coverings that are available that are water-resistant, making it possible to enjoy looking and listening to the rain. Fire pits are a great way to enjoy your deck in the winter. Some residences enjoy an above ground hot tub in the winter months, but if this is not in your budget, a portable deck heater is another option for warming up during the colder months.

Spring Spring is a combination of all the other season combined. Weather in spring is unpredictable, so you can use the tips from the other seasons depending on the weather. Spring is the perfect season for starting a deck garden. Starting a garden on your deck is a great way to make your deck more aesthetically appealing. The options for a garden are limitless. You can use hanging pots, huge ceramic freestanding pots, or even tiny terra-cotta pots lined up on the edges of your deck. Making a garden will give you plenty of reason to spend time on your deck, and this will only increase your appreciation of having a deck.

With these ideas for every season, soon you will need to find reason to go back into your house because all your time will be spent enjoying your deck.

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