Chronic stress is linked to the six leading causes of death. As the rising sun imparts a glow to Biscayne Bay, Dr. Ashwin Mehta, 37, steps onto his balcony. From here on the 49th floor, he can see Government Cut, the cruise ship port and AmericanAirlines Arena.
A new deck can add value to your home and increase your living space without the expense of adding a room. The average homeowner spends about $7,000 to build a 200-500 square foot deck, with smaller decks costing as low as $2,000. The cost of your project will depend on factors like size, building materials, and extras to enhance functionality.
A low-frills patio or deck is pretty cheap. Everyone's definition of cheap is different, but decks can be had for as low as $1,000, according to Jessica Piha, a spokeswoman for Porch.com, a website that helps homeowners find the right contractor. But the average deck costs $8,300, Piha says.nd how much is a cheap patio? The cost to install a 200-square-foot concrete patio is about $740 to $840 on average, according to HomeWyse.com, an online reference for home projects.