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Share on:<\/h4><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>L<\/span>et’s be honest… unless you’re a green thumb all-year-round, you probably only start thinking about your backyard when the warmer weather rolls around. If your outdoor space needs a little TLC, you’re going to love this one.<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>Summer is the perfect time to take your outdoor space from \u201cmeh\u201d to magnificent. Whether it\u2019s giving your garden a glow-up, building a dream deck, or revamping your fencing, a little work can make a big difference.<\/p>\n
In this Project Story, we\u2019ve gathered five outdoor projects from everyday Kiwis which show the incredible difference a bit of work can make.<\/p>\n<\/div>
We asked homeowners to share their process of finding a trading through Builderscrack and what it took to complete the project, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>\n
The role that the space plays in their daily life<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Their vision for the project<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
What to look for in a tradie on Builderscrack<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
What the job entailed<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Their feeling about the results<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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How much the project cost<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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Advice for other homeowners<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Let’s jump in!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>1. A Dream Deck for Summer Entertaining<\/b><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2.jpg\" "\\"Cara")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"outdoor](\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3.jpg\" "\\"Cara")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Before: Rotten deck.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>Homeowner: Cara, Auckland<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>Trade category:<\/strong> Handymen Services \u2014 Decking Restoration & Repair<\/p>\nBefore:<\/strong> Cara\u2019s 20-year-old deck was past its prime. Rotten wood and uneven concrete underneath made it an eyesore, not to mention a hazard for hosting<\/p>\nThe vision:<\/strong> “Initially, it was just to fix it \u2014 just like for like,” Cara shares. But as the work progressed, her plans grew to include a pergola, creating a stunning space perfect for relaxing or entertaining.<\/p>\n
L<\/span>et’s be honest… unless you’re a green thumb all-year-round, you probably only start thinking about your backyard when the warmer weather rolls around. If your outdoor space needs a little TLC, you’re going to love this one.<\/strong> Summer is the perfect time to take your outdoor space from \u201cmeh\u201d to magnificent. Whether it\u2019s giving your garden a glow-up, building a dream deck, or revamping your fencing, a little work can make a big difference.<\/p>\n In this Project Story, we\u2019ve gathered five outdoor projects from everyday Kiwis which show the incredible difference a bit of work can make.<\/p>\n<\/div> We asked homeowners to share their process of finding a trading through Builderscrack and what it took to complete the project, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> The role that the space plays in their daily life<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Their vision for the project<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> What to look for in a tradie on Builderscrack<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> What the job entailed<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Their feeling about the results<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> How much the project cost<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Advice for other homeowners<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div> Let’s jump in!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Before: Rotten deck.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div> Trade category:<\/strong> Handymen Services \u2014 Decking Restoration & Repair<\/p>\n Before:<\/strong> Cara\u2019s 20-year-old deck was past its prime. Rotten wood and uneven concrete underneath made it an eyesore, not to mention a hazard for hosting<\/p>\n The vision:<\/strong> “Initially, it was just to fix it \u2014 just like for like,” Cara shares. But as the work progressed, her plans grew to include a pergola, creating a stunning space perfect for relaxing or entertaining.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>1. A Dream Deck for Summer Entertaining<\/b><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Homeowner: Cara, Auckland<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>
![](\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6.jpg\" "\\"Cara")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"outdoor](\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/7.jpg\" "\\"Cara")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/8.jpg\" "\\"Wayne")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9.jpg\" "\\"Wayne")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/10.jpg\" "\\"Wayne")
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