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Look! Up In The Sky! It’s A Bird! It’s A Plane!...

Drive, walk, or bike through most urban areas and look up. There’s a good chance you’ll quickly spot a rooftop deck. You’ll see them on just about any flat-roofed building that can support a qualifying live load of 55 pounds per square foot. Homes,...

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Making the Most of Mountain Views

Nestled in the Colorado Rockies within a national forest, the Moss Rock home in Evergreen, Colorado is truly a “home with a view.” To optimize the expansive vistas from the property, which sits at an elevation of 8,500 feet, architect John Newcomer...

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Outdoor Trends – Small Gardens, Big on Style

Small gardens are trending and that’s great news for weekend gardeners and those with limited space and time. Not only are small gardens easier to maintain than larger gardens, but they can bring new life to decks, patios and terraces while also...

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Illuminate the View with Deck Lighting

According to a recent study by the Appraisal Institute, exterior home improvements are more likely to provide a greater return on investment for homeowners than interior renovations. When it comes to outdoor home improvement projects, updating...

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