Remedy #5: Marshmallow Root. Like slippery elm, marshmallow root contains a mucus-like substance that coats and soothes a sore throat. Simply add some of the dried root to a cup of boiling water to make tea. Sipping the tea two to three times a day may help ease throat pain.
While the average cost to build a deck averages between $4,000 and $10,000, that doesn't account for the materials. Here is the average cost of each decking material, broken down by average price range per board: It's important to know what board sizes you'll need to purchase for your deck.
Second-story decks offer a bird's-eye view. Building a deck can be a relatively simple project for handy homeowners, but constructing a second-story deck takes a bit of extra skill. Plan to spend between $45 and $50 per square foot as of 2014 for a deck installed 8 to 9 feet above the ground, according to Decks R Us. Due to the complexity and danger of building a raised deck, this project is best left to the pros, and not well-suited to weekend warriors.