Turning a Rotting Deck into an Entertaining Hub

Ray and Heather’s existing wooden deck had seen better days. The rotting boards were a safety concern, and the layout couldn’t accommodate a dining table with enough chairs for hosting friends and family. They wanted a more functional, inviting space—one that would let them comfortably gather outdoors and enjoy their yard.

Sunny Front Yard Retreat for the Waals

A newly installed Pennsylvania bluestone patio in the front yard, featuring a black wrought-iron table and chairs, bordered by a dry-stacked stone wall and surrounded by fresh greenery.

The Waals had a large deodara tree towering in their front yard that not only dropped messy debris but also had them worried after a few intense windstorms. While taking it down would bring in some much-needed sunshine—especially since their backyard was mostly shaded