The kids have tricked or treated; the leaves have fallen; and Christmas has begun its siege on the American consumer. Yes, fall is in full swing, which means winter is knocking at the door — time to get those wooden garden gazebos ready for winter.

If there’s one thing homeowners unanimously hate, it’s shoveling their residential driveways. Though many people have sagaciously invested in snow blowers, some don’t really have residential driveways big enough to warrant such an investment, while others simply don’t see the point of investing in one when they’re more than healthy enough to shovel.

Aside from the added space, decks can significantly add to the value of your home, often returning an average of 87% on the original investment. Click here to learn more about deck design!