Do Outdoor Livings Rooms Increase Your Property Value?

Right now, everyone is talking about outdoor living rooms, which are also sometimes called outdoor living spaces or deck living rooms. They are one of the hottest trends of the year, and for good reason. Building an outdoor living room gives you more space for your family and for entertaining without an expensive home renovation […]



Weekend Projects: 5 Quick and Easy Backyard Makeover Ideas

Are you looking for backyard makeover ideas you can complete in a weekend? You’re in the right place! Here at Structurally Speaking, we would love to transform your backyard with a new deck. However, designing a custom deck does take time. So if you want to see an immediate change, here are a five ideas […]



Build an Oasis with Our Custom Outdoor Living Space Ideas

Do you love the idea of coming home after a long day of working to unwind in your own personal oasis. Structurally Speaking specializes in building custom decks, porches, and other outdoor living spaces. We’d love to build a relaxing backyard retreat for you using our custom outdoor living space ideas. Take Advantage of Everything […]



Our Best Outdoor Living Space Ideas and Tips for Homeowners

Adding a new deck, enclosed porch, or sunroom can give your family a new living space in addition to adding value to your home. For many homeowners, this type of space becomes their favorite place in the entire house. We specialize in custom outdoor living space ideas that add both function and beauty to any […]



A Cozy Spot for an Outdoor Gas Fireplace – Ideas and Tips

One of the biggest complaints about decks, when compared to sunrooms and porches, is that you can’t use them all year… or can you? With the addition of a beautiful fireplace, you actually can enjoy your deck, even during the winter! Our outdoor gas fireplace ideas can help make your deck functional almost the entire […]



Gorgeous Outdoor Fireplace Ideas that Look Great All Year

An outdoor fireplace can add charm and warmth to any outdoor living space, such as a deck, sunroom, three-season porch, or screened porch. Keeping your fireplace looking great doesn’t have to be a chore. Here are our top outdoor fireplace ideas, from material to decor and everything in between! Choose the Right Type of Fireplace […]



How To Enclose A Patio Without Breaking Into A Sweat

The pandemic restrictions have forced many Americans to spend more time at home. Now, families are attending school, working, and vacationing at their residence. Moreover, industry experts expect trends in improving and utilizing outdoor spaces to continue. This development has led many homeowners to research how to enclose a patio to extend their living space. […]



Enclosed Patios – Designs for a New Indoor/Outdoor Space

When it comes to enclosed patios designs are sometimes extremely simple or fairly complex. It’s most important that the design fits your family. Here at Structurally Speaking, we don’t have cookie cutter solutions. Instead, we design custom indoor/outdoor living spaces to meet your specific needs. Benefits to having an enclosed patio include the following: More […]



Make Your World More Relaxing – Create a Deck with Hot Tub

If you’re feeling a bit stressed and wondering if adding a deck with hot tub to your world may help, you’re not alone. A spa with flowing water may be exactly what you need for a sense of well-being and peace. In fact, Herman Melville acknowledges our intrinsic attraction to this liquid gold in Moby […]



The Best Patio Builders in the Triangle and Beyond

Is there anything more relaxing than spending time in the beautiful outdoors in your own backyard? If you have a great outdoor space, the answer is probably no. But if you don’t have a yard perfect for your family’s needs, give Structurally Speaking a call. They are the top deck and patio builders in the Triangle for […]