Building a Backyard Oasis One Deck at a Time
Mitchell brothers, Schilling deck designer Micah Guzman work with Mokena residents to create an outdoor living space that is beautiful as well as practical.
His wife wanted an unobstructed view of deer grazing in the back yard. He wanted to trade deck cleaning and staining chores for a bit of relaxation on the weekends. When Mokena residents Tom and Kim Maloney decided to tear out their old deck and install a new model, they had specific goals and ideas in mind. They met with the Mitchell brothers—Scott, Mike and Jon of Mitchell Construction in Monee—and devised a plan to suit their needs. They purchased low-maintenance products from a local lumber yard—Schilling Design Center and Lumber Yard. And, ever since the project was completed in August of 2011, they’ve asked themselves only one question: “Why didn’t we do this sooner?” “The old deck that we had blocked our kitchen window,” Tom Maloney…
Tricia S
7:18 pm on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
But if you live in oak lawn, you better look into the new ordinance, #11-18-42 before you start coming up with your back yard plans! Basically, it says no more than 50% of your property can be impervious surfaces (that includes brick pavers). more ›