In 2020, we began seeing things differently. Porches are no longer just decoration for our front doors-we use them. Our terraces that were formerly employed for weekend gatherings are now enjoyed most days the weather allows. And we no longer see decks as just a way to expand our home's interior; they are fast becoming as important as any other room in the house. For three generations, most home builders thought of decks as part of a simple binary: the outside to a home's inside. Decks have historically been used as social places, but if we have learned anything from living, working, schooling, and socializing at home this past year, it's that we use every part of the place we live in multiple ways, and the evolution of our decks will be part of that. A year of looking at our homes differently has helped us discover that our decks can be used for more than just socializing outdoors. How do we change our decks to respond to our new focus?
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