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Use this 6-Step Home Remodeling "Quick Guide" to review the deck/pool landscaping process. It assembles information you need and outlines it a step-by-step review.
Before you start any deck/patio/pool landscaping or outbuilding project, run some financial numbers to determine whether your project is a smart investment.
The numbers include the estimated costs, home value assessment, financing costs, and other related calculations.
Review cost-related issues to deck/pool landscaping (remodeling) vs. buying a new home.
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link to notes: analyze the numbers |
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estimate the cost of your project |
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get your home value |
Your 2nd step in deck/patio/pool landscaping is deciding what you would like to do and collecting ideas.
This includes reviewing -
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Step 3 is sketching your ideas on paper (or digitally) and developing the spec plan.
The spec plan determines what type of materials and design considerations that will be needed. It will also contain the product specifications for each landscaping element such as building materials, electrical, lighting, landscape design, other.
You will use the spec plan and architectural design to bid the project out to a contractor.
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Step 4 is finding and negotiating the contract with a landscaping contractor.
Give your landscaping ideas and specs to a contractor for review and bid analysis.
Use the local network (aligned with HomeAdvisor) to find the right contractor for your project.
Review guides for contractor selection and negotiation.
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Step 5 is arranging financing once you select the contractor and finalize the contract for your project.
Using the equity value in your home is one of the best financing option for home renovation. Start with a home equity line of credit or a bank equity program.
Other options may include cash-out refinancing, personal savings, and/or financing from home improvement contractors.
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Step 6 is where the project begins.
It starts with setting up the work area, removing everything that needs to be replaced, installing deck/patio/ or pool and any electrical as needed, putting in the final touches, etc.
It also means working with the contractor, managing the project, and getting the remodeling project inspected before releasing any funds.
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working with the contractor |
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managing the home remodeling project |
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about a home project inspections |
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find home inspector |
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The 2nd step in deck/patio/pool landscaping is deciding what you would like to do. This includes reviewing landscaping ideas, architectural styles, home pics and more.
Our collection of photo remodeling ideas for the decks/patio/pool areas.
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decks n' patios |
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garden furniture |
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swimming pools n' spas |
An excellent resource for gardening trends is to view house plans from leading architects.
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house plans |
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more house plans |
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architectural styles |
some google images
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patio pool designs |
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deck pool designs |
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swimming pool ideas |
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deck designs |
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patio designs |
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outdoor kitchens |
View our selected gallery modules for decks/patio and pool.
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gallery: deck - garden - pool furniture |
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gallery: let's go for a swim |
You can get landscaping ideas by shopping every area of your yard n' garden. Compare products among multiple merchants.
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shop COOKING GRILLS |
shop COOKING KITCHENS |
shop DECK DESIGN |
shop FIRE PITS |
shop PATIO FURNITURE |
shop GARDEN FURNITURE SETS |
shop GARDEN SWINGS |
shop PATIO UMBRELLAS |
shop SWIMMING POOL |
shop POOL GAMES |
shop SPAS & HOT TUBS |
links to amazon's bestsellers in home improvement
bestsellers: Cooking Grills |
bestsellers: Fire Pits |
bestsellers: Patio Furniture |
bestsellers: Outdoor Furniture |
bestsellers: Hammocks |
bestsellers: Umbrellas |
bestsellers: Pools & Water Fun |
bestsellers: Spas & Tubs |
Finally, view this indexed directory to product information from manufacturers and retail operations.
links to home improvement directory
search: decks and patios |
search: garden furniture |
search: fountains - pools - ponds |
Your deck/pation/pool landscaping (remodeling) plan will require specs for design, materials, electrical, lighting, landscaping and more ...
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about developing your remodeling plan |
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some design considerations |
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search architect - draftsperson |
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about spec planning |
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FREE: Spec Planning Sheet |
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FREE: Spec Budgeting Worksheet |
youtube: DYI ground level deck |
youtube: DYI building a paver patio and firepit |
youtube: DYI build outdoor fire pit |
youtube: DYI how to build an outdoor kitchen |
youtube: DYI pool maintenance tips |
youtube: DYI how to winterize an inground pool |
youtube: DYI build a swimming pool under $3000 |
youtube: DYI build your own swimming pool |
youtube: DYI how to build outdoor sectional tutorial |
youtube: DYI refinish wrought iron patio furniture |
Need help with your deck/patio/pool needs? Use our pre-screened yard n' garden contractor search.
Deck, Porches Pros |
Outdoor Patios, Steps Contractors |
Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Contractors |
Landscape, Deck & Fences | Landscaping Design |
Outdoor & Retaining Wall | Pools & Water Features |
View sample product pics that can be used to design your deck, patio and/or swimming pool (and other garden needs). View to formulate ideas.
Resource and manufacturer listing of deck-patio-pool products for your garden design.
What about financing? That is always the big question: how to pay for yard n' garden landscaping without breaking the budget ...
step1: What Type of Financing |
step2: Running the Numbers |
step3: Getting Qualified |
step4: Becoming a Bank |
step5: Start Your Application for Financing |
FREE: Download Lender Shopping Sheet |
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about financing home remodeling |
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getting yourself qualified |
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check your credit |
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view the BANK EQUITY program |
FREE tools to help with home improvement decision and planning and arranging home improvement financing ...
Home Remodeling Tools |
Home Financing Tools |
Estimate Home Remodeling Costs |
Get Your Home Value |
Budget for Home Improvement |
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Your landscaping plan should include a functional deck and/or patio. A place for enjoying and entertaining outdoors. And if means allow, put in a outside kitchen and/or swimming pool.
Let's begin with this step-by-step guide after you review the deck-patio-pool ideas and topics above to help plan and manage your landscaping needs.