Most people spend $3,000 on a patio set before they spend $200 on the deck it's sitting on. In this episode of The Deckheads, we walk through five deck upgrades that are all under $500, all doable in a weekend, and all the difference between a deck that looks tired in five years and one that looks (and lasts) like it costs twice as much. 

Some of these you'll see. Some of these you won't - and that's the point. From the $150 roll of joist tape that adds 10-15 years to your frame, to the lighting trick that changes how often you actually sit out there, to the picture-frame retrofit that makes any deck look custom-built - these are the upgrades contractors wish more homeowners knew about. 

Whether you're planning a new build, resurfacing an existing deck, or just trying to get more out of the deck you've already got, this one's for you. 

The Deckheads is brought to you by The Ultimate Deck Shop - Saskatchewan's backyard building centre, with locations in Regina and Saskatoon. We stock every product mentioned in this episode. 

www.tuds.ca