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 2008, Asian American households had the highest median income in the US, at $65,637; however, 11.8 percent of Asians were in poverty in 2004, a higher than the 8.6 percent rate for non-Hispanic whites.