Deck balusters. A touch of glass.

Friday, February 12, 2010 by Chris Fox
When thinking of deck renovations, sometimes the best thing to do is go simple. You can focus on the type of wood for decking or deck accessories, but small changes can make a big impact.

Deckorators aluminum railing with glass baluster infillsLatitudes, a leading composite decking brand, and Deckorators, the leader in deck railing accessories, both have options for glass deck baluster infills. A graceful alternative to the traditional wood or metal baluster, glass shouts elegance while bringing you closer to nature.

Using glass balusters for your deck railing will provide you with an unobstructed view from your deck. No longer will those old wooden balusters keep you from taking in the scenery while relaxing on your deck.

To top off your newly installed glass deck balusters, a nice touch is to add deck Deckorators Designer Solar Metal Post Cap Lightslighting using designer solar post caps. No matter if you have 4x4 deck posts or 6x6 deck posts, there’s a post cap style for you.

Deckorators offers several attractive solar lighting choices. From metal post caps, such as copper or stainless steel, to Tiffany-style glass post caps. They even offer a convertible post cap light that allows you to use either solar power or candles for accent lighting on your deck. With no wires to connect, lighting your outdoor living space is a breeze.

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Outdoor improvements offer great return on investment

Thursday, October 1, 2009 by Chris Fox

With the real estate market slowly rebounding from its plunge and credit still tight, housing figures show that more homeowners are staying put. But that doesn’t mean they’re sitting idly by. People are investing in affordable home upgrades that not only make an immediate impact, but make their property more attractive should they decide to put it on the market later.

Today, when it comes to upgrades for your home, it’s all about bang for the buck. Homeowners are looking for the best return on Latitudes Composite Deckinginvestment as well as simple, inexpensive ways to make dramatic improvements to their homes. Outdoor living spaces, landscaping, decks and patios all make a big difference -- not only in how comfortable your current home is now, but how buyers see it when you’re ready to sell.

The trend in outdoor living space has moved toward creating outdoor living “rooms,” and the options available to homeowners have grown with the number of available products on the market.

When you’re looking at homes in a certain price range, you tend to see a lot of the same things. The features that make a home stand out and make people want to live there are often the outdoor spaces.

Outdoor living products, including composite lumber decking and deck and fence accessories, have continued to sell well in this economy, even as new construction remains slow.

Decking products, such as Latitudes Composite Decking, continue to be desirable for homeowners who are staying put and updating their existing homes rather than moving. Deck updates and upgrades are projects that make sense in this economy and that create added value for the future, as well as enjoyment and added living space for right now.

Composite decking products are low maintenance and eco-friendly. Latitudes is made from 70 percent recycled materials. And “green” home improvements can make a difference when buyers are comparing properties.

Homeowners who already have decks find that swapping out balusters or adding decorative post caps or lights can also make a dramatic difference that adds beauty as well as value to their outdoor living space.

Deckorators architectual balustersDeckorators offers aluminum and glass balusters in a variety of styles to accent virtually any architectural look. Deck railing balusters can be installed on a new deck or can be used to update the look of an old one.

In neighborhoods where every home has a deck, the nicer decks can help sell the home faster. Typically, it’s about the details even more than the size. Designer rails, deck lights and finishes make all the difference.

Homes are sitting on the market longer, and that causes property owners to look for things they can do to set their property apart. In many areas, that means adding more living space to docks or replacing tired-looking wood decks with long-lasting composite material.

Whether you’re looking to update an existing home for personal enjoyment or preparing it for sale, outdoor living spaces present opportunities for improvement. Turning a generic deck into an inviting and attractive space to spend time sets a home apart, which is what real estate experts say home buyers will look for when the real estate market improves.

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