Cover Your Bases. Expanding your living space by adding a deck is a great American tradition. Whether you plan to do it yourself or hire a pro, the key to success is factoring in all the critical design issues, picking the right material for your budget, climate, and lifestyle, and building a structure that will stand the test of time.
Your size-adjusted household income and the cost of living in your area are the factors we use to determine your income tier. Middle-income households â those with an income that is two-thirds to double the U.S. median household income â had incomes ranging from about $42,000 to $125,000 in 2014.
In 2011, per capita income was $27,554 -- the highest in U.S. history. In fact, it was more than 10 times higher than in 1967, when per capita income was only $2,464. Of course, that's not taking into account inflation.