My Deck is Done
@BelleStarr (61102)
United States
July 14, 2018 9:19am CST
My granddaughter Jeanna and her boyfriend Spencer have complete our deck. They were here for three days, sanding and painting our two level deck. We have lots of spindles, two gates and one long one short set of stairs. Spencer replaced two of our stairs that had damage.
Our deck is 25 years old. In case the design looks odd, we had a smaller deck 25 years ago when we originally added it to our house. After the fire, we decided we wanted it to be bigger so my brother added an addition, that is why the wood goes two different directions.
We can't wait to bring our table and chairs and the grill back up but the weather is humid and the paint is still tacky so we will wait a few days to allow it to totally dry.
We are delighted with the color which is a gray-green and the job. The deck no longer gives us splinters and it has a texture so it won't be slippery when we get out of the pool. Job well done.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
15 Jul 18
I really like the color as well. I think the boards going two different ways adds a charm to it.
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@AliCanary (3239)
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14 Jul 18
That's so great that they did that for you! I don't think it looks funny that the wood goes in different directions. It looks on purpose, like a design. Enjoy it!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
14 Jul 18
Thank you, I hired them, they have started a new small business do small home repairs and I was very pleased with the work they did.
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@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
22 Jul 18
That is awesome. I know you will be so happy to eat that first meal off of the grill!
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@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
25 Jul 18
@BelleStarr That works. Much cooler to cook it inside!
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
23 Jul 18
We did eat our first meal on the deck but it was grilled cheese from a panini maker no grill cooking yet lol
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@Marilynda1225 (82798)
• United States
14 Jul 18
Your deck looks awesome! They really did a great job.
Mine is in the process but I need some boards replaced so it's been held up for awhile.
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@cttolledo (5454)
• Legaspi, Philippines
19 Jul 18
Looks nice. A nice area to chill in
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
20 Jul 18
Thank you, yes we will use it a lot.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
19 Jul 18
Thank you, I am a big fan of this grey-green, I use it a lot. Very soothing.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
20 Jul 18
My brother built the deck for me 25 years ago and then I decided it was too small so he added the other part. He does custom cabinets and closets in the Atlanta Buckhead area, he is a craftsman. After our fire, he rebuilt my house.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
20 Jul 18
@BelleStarr He did an amazing job. You are lucky to have him in the family.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
20 Jul 18
That was how my brother dealt with my decision after two years that my deck was too small lol I should have listened to him when he built the deck he told me to go larger!!
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Jul 18
@BelleStarr Hindsight is a wonderful thing. Foresight would be even wonderfuller! 
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
15 Jul 18
It looks really great...They must be very good at DIY.
Enjoy your pool
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
20 Jul 18
We do enjoy the pool, it is very refreshing in the heat
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(You are so lucky having that beautiful scenery in your backyard.)@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
20 Jul 18
Thank you, we have three-quarters of an acre with lots of big trees.
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@YrNemo (20255)
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20 Jul 18
@BelleStarr 
not too much maintenance to do I hope (the time I spend keeping my place neat & tidy, sometimes drives me nuts.
not too much maintenance to do I hope (the time I spend keeping my place neat & tidy, sometimes drives me nuts.
@Spontaneo (14700)
• United States
20 Jul 18
Looks soooo nice! Get some sun, drink some iced tea, put on some good music and party! 
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
21 Jul 18
lol Thank you, I did have a grilled cheese and ice tea for lunch out on the deck at noon today. The weather is lovely here.
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
15 Jul 18
That's so nice of them to do it for you. They were a great help!! It is looking good. I like the design.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
21 Jul 18
Thank you, my brother added the additional part going the other direction when I decided I wanted a bigger deck about two years after he built the original.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
21 Jul 18
Thank you, it is pretty nice for a 25-year-old deck, amazing what a little paint can do. I wonder if I get a paint job if I will look as good !! lol
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
21 Jul 18
@BelleStarr yes we do not paint ours.Our is stained and then water proof it now and then.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
21 Jul 18
We have had it for 25 years and yes, if it could talk it would have lots of tales to tell lol
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@rakski (123050)
• Philippines
21 Jul 18
@BelleStarr oh for sure. I am sure you are all enjoying the deck now
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
21 Jul 18
Thank you, we are really enjoying the new paint job.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
14 Jul 18
Wow! very nice! Job well done..
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