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        Yard Crashers

        Floating Deck

        Episode DYCR-107

        Talk about a blank slate. This backyard has nothing going for it. An ugly stucco wall, dead grass and plants and that's just about it. See how this backyard transforms from dead to lively as a floating deck takes center stage. Also, unusual mulches! Blue glass and rubber bark are key components to this makeover. A sun sail and vibrant sod take this yard to a new level.

        From This Episode

        How To Create a Play Area
        6 Thumbs

        This new play area is padded with rubber mulch and outlined with plants. Edging keeps the rubber mulch out of the new sod.

        Time:
        Weekend
        Cost:
        $250 - $500
        Difficulty:
        Easy
        How To Lay New Sod
        6 Thumbs

        A quick fix to a dead landscape is instant green sod. Just a few rolls make a vibrant green carpet.

        Time:
        Several Weekends
        Cost:
        $500 - $1,000
        Difficulty:
        Easy to Moderate
        How To Build a Floating Deck
        7 Thumbs

        A floating deck adds a great elevated place to sit and enjoy a view of a yard. Only a few inches off the ground, this platform takes a little time but is easy once you get going.

        Time:
        Several Weekends
        Cost:
        $1,000 - $2,500
        Difficulty:
        Moderate to Hard

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