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Patch's House & Home: All Decked Out ... And a Place to Go

When the weekend comes, homeowners are looking to escape from the rat race. And what better place to accomplish this feat than in the comfort of your own back yard?

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When Mokena residents Tom and Kim Maloney decided to overhaul their outdoor living space, they worked with the Mitchell brothers and Schilling deck designer Micah Guzman to come up with a plan. The first order of business called for relocating the stairway that was blocking the view out of their windows.
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When Mokena residents Tom and Kim Maloney decided to overhaul their outdoor living space, they worked with the Mitchell brothers and Schilling deck designer Micah Guzman to come up with a plan. The first order of business called for relocating the stairway that was blocking the view out of their windows. Credit Ron Kremer
The Maloneys went with low-maintence building products. Credit Ron Kremer
Tom Maloney said he could not be happier with the finished product. Credit Ron Kremer
What's a deck without a table and chairs? Credit Ron Kremer
A view from the yard shows what the Maloneys have created. Credit Ron Kremer
Greg Coate, a retired state trooper who lives in Tinley Park, added a new deck and a new grill. Credit Ron Kremer
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Interested in building a deck? Remodeling your existing deck?

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Related Topics: Greg Coate, Kim Maloney, Patch's House & Home, Real Estate, Tom Maloney, decking, outdoor living, and schilling
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