Dear James: It seems like everyone has the standard rectangular deck. I would like to build a unique one with a circular section surrounded by gardens. How can I do this? — Joshua W.
Dear Joshua: Adding a deck yourself, especially a unique one with a curved side, can increase the value of your house by many times the material costs. With proper positioning of some benches along that section, you will have an excellent view of your gardens and other landscaping.
The reason everyone has a rectangular deck is that design is easiest, quickest and least expensive to build. Building a curved one does take some skill and definitely more time, but you should be able to do it yourself with typical homeowner-type tools and a helper for handling the larger pieces….