Warren County, Iowa is a wonderful place to live. It is conveniently located just south of the Greater Des Moines Metro, which allows for living in and near small rural communities while having short commute times into the city. &nb
Spring is solidly here and summer is quickly approaching, which leads most of us Midwesterners to look forward to time spent outdoors. Our homes are our sanctuaries and there is no better place to relax outdoors than our backyards, but we can enjoy it more with a deck or patio.
What is the difference you ask? Decks are normally attached to the house where there is an entry to the interior living area built out of wood or a composite material creating an elevated platform. Patios are at ground level and have a surface of concrete, stone, brick, or even gravel. They can be located at an entrance to the interior, but can also be located anywhere in the yard and even at the base of a deck.
How would you choose between the two? There are many things to consider, but here are some of the considerations to choosing a deck:
Conversely, here are some considerations to having a patio:
I hope this helps in your decision making, but as always, don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I am always happy to offer advice and I have names of great contractors who can complete your project for you. Enjoy the spring and summer!Top of Form
Norwalk IA Real Estate – Jon Niemeyer, Broker/Owner/REALTOR® at EXIT Realty North Star. I list and sell real estate in Central Iowa including Norwalk, Des Moines, West Des Moines, Cumming, Indianola, Carlisle, Waukee, Urbandale, Grimes, Clive, Johnston, Ankeny, Altoona, and Pleasant Hill in the Counties of Warren, Polk, Dallas, and Madison. Call Jon Niemeyer at 515-490-4675.
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Warren County, Iowa is a wonderful place to live. It is conveniently located just south of the Greater Des Moines Metro, which allows for living in and near small rural communities while having short commute times into the city. &nb
Last week’s poll asked the question, “Do you think the upcoming presidential election affects the real estate market?” and more of my readers said yes than no, but is that actually true? The best way to know for sure is to look back