Porch & Deck Makeovers

Create Welcoming Entrances

When it comes to designing  a Entrance and Deck Scotty with Scotts Contracting offers the following tips:  (a)Research the Materials you would like to incorporate into your Deck, Patio, or Out Door Living Space  (b) Take notes and pictures of similar designs you would like your project to look like  (c) Inspect the area you choose to build your project  (d)Sketch or Draw out your design  (e) Determine a Material list along with pricing-with your Material list in hand-you can ask the Pro Department at your Local Home improvement Store for their Lowest Bid.  (f) Build your project as outlined by the Manufacturers Guidelines and Local Building Codes (g) Enjoy the outdoor living space you have created! If you choose to Contract out your next project- Scotts Contracting Offers the Following Services: Design-Build Projects for Residential and Commercial Buildings--Construction,Remodeling and Rehab's - to include: Carpentry, Plumbing, Electric, HVAC, Weatherization, Roofing, Flooring, Interior and Exterior Finishes, Painting/Staining, Wood Finishing, Custom Wood Working, Solar & Wind Renewable Energy Systems, Doors, Windows, Home Repairs and Upgrades- Including: Decks, Porches, Patios and Other Out-Door Living Spaces,  “Home Energy Auditing Coming Soon!!!”  Scotts Contracting is a Proud Supporter of the Green and Sustainable Building Industry and Supports Green and Eco Friendly Products !!!  Click Here to email Scotts Contracting to Schedule a Free Green Site Inspection

DIY Home Center looks to give DIY types an edge with premium products for your decking (like Tiger claw hidden deck fasteners for nail free deck surfaces or deck drainage with under-deck) to recycled outdoor furniture from Polywood. With amazing online tools, videos, and calculators make sure you get the job done right the first time.

Front Door Photos courtesy of Scotts Contracting

Front-Door Focus

Hefty columns can help call attention to doorways hidden by overhanging eaves. In this zesty ranch remodel, two decorative columns define the doorway while lending architectural interest and overall curb appeal.

"An easily identifiable front door is critical for improving your home's curb appeal!" —editor Kelly Rawlings

Example of How Adding Columns to the Front of the Home Dresses up the Building

Added Dimension

The addition of a few columns and a pediment creates a sense of arrival at this front entry. A faux balcony dresses the second story, calling attention to the vertical height while making the doorway seem more intimately scaled.

"Exterior columns (both load=bearing and decorative versions) can be found at hardware stores and home centers. They're available in metal, wood, and molded high-density polyurethane." —editor Kelly Rawlings

If you are interested in Green Building on an Investment Property Check out the Benton Gut Rehab Blog Series-Benton Gut Rehab Green Blog Series

Part 1: History

Part 2: Stone Foundation Repair

Part 3: Tuckpointing the Brick Walls pt 1

Part 4: Tuckpointing the Brick Walls pt 2

Part 5: What were they thinking?

Part 6: Paint Pro Tip #35

Part 7: Repairing Water Damage-Exterior Wall

Part 8: 1st Floor Weatherization

Part 9: See the Difference a Little White Paint Makes

Part 10: Interior Framing-Plumbing-Laundry Room

Part 11: Kitchen Framing Tip #36-Benton Rehab Project

Part 12: Water Main Repair- Benton Rehab

Part 13: Benton Rehab Project Drywall Installation and Tip: Number 1172

A well Landscaped Entrance Creates Welcoming Entrances This cottage wears an open, welcoming smile now that old screens are gone from the front porch and the stairs and floor have been brightened with paint. Because the porch is only two feet from the ground, local building codes allowed the homeowners to do without a railing on one side.

DIY Home Center looks to give DIY types an edge with premium products for your decking (like Tiger claw hidden deck fasteners for nail free deck surfaces or deck drainage with under-deck) to recycled outdoor furniture from Polywood. With amazing online tools, videos, and calculators make sure you get the job done right the first time.