It’s amazing how the simple things in life can be so enjoyable.

We recently built a deck and all the old wood was piled in the front yard and the nails were removed. That was not the fun part. Once we were done, I had Christi make some signs that said ‘Free Used Wood’ and I set them out by it; and people are taking it!!

Every few days someone stops and takes a few pieces or a truck full. And every time someone is driving slow down the street, or parks anywhere on the block, we rush to the window and see if they are taking our wood. We even saw a guy in a motorized wheelchair stop and look. He didn’t take any though.

Step 1: Get some talented people who know how to build a deck. My brother and cousin helped us. Then make sure you pick a day that’s way to hot. Our deck took two days and it was sunny and 95 to 100 degrees each day.

Step 2: Get a lot of wood. This is only half of our new deck. We had to go back for a second load.

Step 3: Tear off the old deck. This is pretty easy except they left a lot of nails in the yard. Lawnmower will find them though.