A Really Beautiful Home » Uncategorized http://areallybeautifulhome.com Furnish, decorate, and rennovate a home you'll love. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:49:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comparing Cedar Deck Boards, Pressurized Wood and Composite Deck Boards http://areallybeautifulhome.com/comparing-cedar-deck-boards-pressurized-wood-and-composite-deck-boards/ http://areallybeautifulhome.com/comparing-cedar-deck-boards-pressurized-wood-and-composite-deck-boards/#comments Fri, 21 May 2010 03:38:13 +0000 GuestPoster http://areallybeautifulhome.com/?p=157 Cedar deck boards, pressurized and composite deck boards are all-resistant to rotting and can be cut and fastened by using conventional equipment. There is actually no perfect choice because all three types have tradeoffs but you can still choose which one best works for you depending on what you think is of importance. If you are looking for a prime cut and a prime wood, the best choice is cedar and since you want a prime cut, you should get the heart of the lumber not the outer portions. This area is rot-free.

Cedar decking boards do not really absorb any type of moisture making it one of the sturdiest lumber as compared to others. They have a lifespan of 20 years and may last even longer if you take good care of them. The bad thing about it is you would have to do a lot of maintenance. There are 10-year-old cedars that still look brand new but if used for areas where there is a lot of foot traffic, they have a tendency to look beat up. They are also quite expensive so if you are trying to save a few bucks, it would be best to get a pressure-treated deck board. They last as long as cedar deck boards and they can be used for areas with a lot of foot traffic.

Do not use pressurized wood for areas where moisture is always present because they tend to expand faster than cedar. Make sure that the pressure-treated wood you get however comes from a reputable company because not all of them are as sturdy as the other. The only downside in using such a material is that they do not look good so if you want something that would look real good, get composite wood or cedar. If you want lumber that does not need maintenance however, you would have to go for composite decking because it will not rot, chip or warp.

]]> http://areallybeautifulhome.com/comparing-cedar-deck-boards-pressurized-wood-and-composite-deck-boards/feed/ 0 A Business You Can Run From Home http://areallybeautifulhome.com/a-business-you-can-run-from-home/ http://areallybeautifulhome.com/a-business-you-can-run-from-home/#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:26:47 +0000 admin http://areallybeautifulhome.com/?p=152 online massage schools here that can help you look at career options for massage therapy if that's your inclination. Some of the top massage schools online should also have tips and advice on how to run that kind of a job from your home.]]> There’s so much junk floating around the internet these days, about ways to make money by working at home, it’s about time that we considered some real work at home jobs.  I just visited my massage therapist the other day, and she actually works out of her own home.  Her own apartment actually, but she has one room set aside with her massage table, a chair and some shelves and storage for music, and supplies.  There are some online massage schools here that can help you look at career options for massage therapy if that’s your inclination.  Some of the top massage schools online should also have tips and advice on how to run that kind of a job from your home.

]]> http://areallybeautifulhome.com/a-business-you-can-run-from-home/feed/ 0 Patio Cover Designs | Wood or Masonry http://areallybeautifulhome.com/patio-cover-designs-wood-or-masonry/ http://areallybeautifulhome.com/patio-cover-designs-wood-or-masonry/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:11:30 +0000 GuestPoster http://areallybeautifulhome.com/?p=102 covered_patioSearching for ways of making your outdoor area more inviting?  Well, look no further than a covered patio.  There are many patio cover designs from which to choose.  We will discuss a couple of the most popular ones here in this article.  For a more exhaustive search of covered patio ideas, you can do a search online or visit our site for ideas.  Many homeowners are unaware of just how many options they have when it comes to building a patio cover.  There are wooden ones that can blend in very well with your landscape or you can opt for a masonry style using stucco and a tile roof.

For the purposes of brevity, we will discuss a pergola as an example of a wooden patio cover.  Basically, a pergola is a post and beam type of structure that typically has a lattice roof.  The roof is made of wood as well in a traditional sense, but could just as easily be a metal roof as well.  The lattice nature allows for dappled sun to enter.  You can also find many images of pergolas that are covered in vines or climbing plants to add a nice depth to them.  This way, your pergola becomes almost like a living structure that can blend in well with your other landscape features.  It can help your patio blend in well with your home as well, depending upon your other outdoor features.

If a wooden pergola is not your style, consider the other covered patio designs using stone pillars and tile roofs.  While these are a bit more work and may require professional assistance, you could still tackle it yourself with the proper training, tools and help.  These often look more like a Mediterranean villa or other cabana patio structure.  These can also be finished with a metal roof, but a nice tool roof really finishes the look.  Just because you are considering either of these options, keep your mind open to other patio cover designs.

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