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Homeowners have more options than ever when it comes to creating that perfect outdoor space

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hen thinking about improvements to an outdoor space, homeowners should take a look at where they spend most of their time while enjoying the sounds of nature, sipping their favorite cocktail or watching the kids play in the yard.

Time to upgrade that deck.

“Today’s decks have come a long way from decks of the past when the only option was wood,” shared Randall Lewis, owner of Bestbuilt Construction and Renovations.

While there’s nothing wrong with that classic wooden deck, homeowners today can choose other great materials like composite or Ipe decking.

“I still believe that redwood decks are among the most beautiful decks around. The grains and color variations can’t be matched,” Lewis said. “They do, however, require annual or semiannual maintenance.”

The seemingly unlimited composite options of color and style have a lot of appeal these days, he added. And these decks require little to no maintenance — usually just an annual soap and water cleaning with a good brush.

“Ipe or ‘iron wood’ decking is also an excellent choice if you are looking for real wood decking with an extremely long lifespan,” Lewis said. “It doesn’t need to be sealed and will turn to a gray drift11

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Want to enjoy stars twinkling in the night’s sky while relaxing on the deck?

Or do you prefer an all-seasons outdoor space that protects the potato salad when an unexpected storm pops up?

In El Dorado County weather can vary to the extremes, Lewis noted. But to cover or leave the deck uncovered is really the homeowner’s choice.

“You may choose to leave your deck open for the sun or protect it from the sun and other elements,” Lewis said.

“The beauty of covering your deck is that you can create an outdoor living environment protected from the elements.

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s you’re looking ahead to summer, now’s the perfect time to start planning your dream deck. Here are three important questions for homeowners to consider as they get started on their deck building process:

Have I properly identified the permits I need?

Consult your state, county or city offices regarding building code requirements and to learn what permits are necessary for building a deck in your area. If your neighborhood has a homeowner association (HOA), make sure you understand any rules regarding deck size, color, product type or design.

And don’t forget to check with your local utilities to locate any underground cables, wires or pipes before construction begins. A local TrexPro deck builder can help you with these permits, or you can call the North American One-Call Referral system at (8880)258-0808 if you plan to DIY.

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Am I building with WUI compliant decking materials? In severe fire hazard areas around Sacramento, it’s likely you are required to build with Wildland Urban Interface Class A and Class B fire rated decking to meet strict local standards, so it’s important to confirm that all products are WUI compliant to help provide extra peace of mind.

What else will my deck need? There’s so much more than just choosing the right decking material. Consider how you plan to use your deck and choose features that will support that lifestyle. If you like to enjoy the morning sunrise while sipping your coffee, consider railing with glass infill to ensure unobstructed views. Do you love to host backyard get-togethers and late-night parties? Add outdoor lighting to create a safe and comfortable space for your guests. However you like to live outside, there are outdoor living accessories and solutions to help turn your deck into your personal outdoor oasis.

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ith all the beauty Mother Nature has to offer, a few pops of color or other simple embellishments can help make your yard look superb.

Whether you’re looking to enhance your front yard, backyard, porch or patio space, consider these easy and affordable ways to spruce up your outdoor oasis:

Add mirrors Just as they do indoors, mirrors can open up small patio spaces and make areas feel larger. Use mirrors made with resin or other waterproof materials so they won’t be compromised when exposed to the elements.

Make bold statements Plant your favorite flowers in a giant, bright red or yellow pot or hang a bright colored swing from a tree. Just a little dab of color can make a statement and brighten the whole space.

Hang it up Place hanging baskets around the porch to bring punches of color to your outdoor sanctuary. With the freedom to pick and choose your favorite plants and flowers, these baskets have the added benefit of easy maintenance.

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ADDING A TOUCH

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itchens are such a personal space,” shared Mark Vojtech with American Kitchen Cabinets in Placerville.

Think about it. During family gatherings, after school and post late-night concerts, many congregate in one place — the kitchen. It’s the space where families pass recipes to the next generation, where a heartbroken teen looks for comfort while someone whips up a sweet treat to squash the bitterness of loss and where little ones happily bang on pots and pans pulled from the cabinets.

Life happens in the kitchen.

As such, the kitchen should reflect the lives of those who spend their time there. One easy and impactful way to personalize a kitchen is to add color. Gone are the days of dark wood looming as dinner is being prepared or of pure white kitchens so sterile even a cheerful hand towel feels out of place.

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explaining many clients are choosing earthtones, warm greens and blues as well as black for their kitchen accent colors. Lighter woodtones are also catching more attention, he added, as they complement pops of color.

cabinets to be installed floor to ceiling, consider an important design element.

Don’t overdo it

A well-placed Hartford Sage painted island paired with light natural wood cabinetry can really soothe resident chefs in the house. Or consider Whistler Hale Navy bottom cabinets paired with white cabinets above.

American Kitchen Cabinets partners with Sherwin Williams so clients can have their cabinets in any shade. But before you order those fire-engine red

“It’s nice to have some color contrast in the kitchen,” Vojtech explained.

Photos by Noel Stack

Muted, more natural colors such as Acadia Olive and Hartford Sage, above left, as well as Whilster Hale Navy and Whistler Whale Gray, above right, are popular in El Dorado County’s kitchens.

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Tops and accents Cabinetry isn’t the only place where a homeowner can add splashes of color. One trend Vojtech said has gained popularity this year is the use of satin bronze hardware (think a slightly darker than typical brushed gold). It’s a shiny pop of color that goes a long way.

Remodelers and builders are also choosing quartzite countertops, which have a lot of color variation and depth, Vojtech pointed out.

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material as the backsplash, Vojtech added, which brings a nice harmony to the kitchen. Other popular backsplash selections this year are more subtle tile patterns so as not to draw attention or clash with colored cabinets and more elaborate countertops.

For those looking for another interesting way to bring color into the kitchen, many appliance companies offer everything from refrigerators to stoves in brilliant Photo by Noel Stack shades like sunrise yellow, pastel Countertops with more personality like this one at American Kitchen Cabinets in Placerville have caught pink and steel blue. the attention of many remodelers.

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We all have walls of some sort, on our houses, garages and fences, to name a few places. Traditionally we’ve looked at some kind of trellis or arbor for a vine or maybe even an espaliered fruit tree. Greenery can cover up blank spaces, as well as reduce the transfer of summer heat.

Window boxes can be suspended from brackets in a wall and used for both upright and hanging arrangements. Another idea is a product called Woolly Pockets.

The pockets come in various sizes and are designed to be hung from grommets in the special fabric planter. Even herbs and small vegetables can grow in these containers.

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Horizontal spaces When thinking about new horizontal garden plots, think up! Up in the air that is. The roof of the doghouse, a birdhouse or your own house can make an interesting planting zone for small, rooted varieties. Greenery can reduce heat absorption from above and maintain heat below, depending on the season. Just make sure the structure can bear the weight and install an impermeable layer to block out water leaks.

Other flat spots can appear on outdoor furniture. A table with a permanent center planter can be used for flowers and greenery or a delightful herb cutting area. Imagine passing the scissors to your guests for them to clip their own favorites right onto a meal.

Chairs and benches can make particularly attractive planters. Consider removing the seat of the chair and replacing it with a pot. Training a vine over the seat and back of an old wire bench can also add garden interest.

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and patios. Think about using these garden spots for other uses too. A large pot placed in a somewhat permanent location can serve as an attractive base for a large market umbrella. A planter box with tall plants can cover up unsightly electrical or plumbing on the outside of the house. Just remember that once filled with soil, these containers can be heavy and just about impossible to move!

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Finally, these gardening places may require more water than usual. Smaller root zones mean less places to hold water and plants can suffer. Putting these structures in the shade and planning on watering twice a day instead of only once in hot weather, can be solutions. With a little imagination, you can bring a unique touch to your garden.

Creative as these unusual gardening areas might be, they present a couple of possible challenges too.

The first issue is weight. A hanging box or frame on a roof garden requires soil for most plants. Soil, once wet, can get very heavy. Consider the strength of the structure you will use to support the hanging garden containers to make sure that it can bear the weight.

Think about watering needs carefully for flat surfaces as well. Gardening on a roof, while wonderful to look at, may create seepage or leaking problems into the structure below. While this might not be a big issue if it’s a doghouse, it would be a huge deal if

You’ll want to minimize the amount of soil and use a moisture-control mix for most of these unusual planters. However, less soil means small root zones for the plants. You might want to use plants that have shallow rooting needs, such as succulents or bromeliads, to compensate for the lack of root zone space.

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