Is There A MoneyPit In Your Backyard? (NAPSA)—The proverbial “Money Pit” has many forms. Take for instance that deck you just added on. While you entertain, relax and otherwise enjoy your new outdoor living space you’ve now got a wasteland lurking below the boards. Whether it measures 8inches or 8-feet, that space can be dry, attractive, and useable with easy, economicalinstallation of the DrySpace Deck Drainage System. “Decksare the least expensive way to increase outdoor living space,” notes Tom Kraeutler (host of The Money Pit™, a nationally syndicated weekly home improvement radio show), advising the savvy homeowner. “And DrySpace Deck Drainage System can makethat deck more useable by freeing-up valuable storage or leisure space below the main structure.” DrySpace Deck Drainage System components protrude out, in off-white, weatherable PVC that creates a clean, finished look to your under-deck ceiling and installation is easy for 16- or 24in. on-center joist decks. An innovative F-bracket fastening clip attaches to the joist sides by nailing firmly, but not tightly, in place through an initially installed “U” joist cover, where waterproofing has been enhanced with a bead of adhesive caulk applied to the top of both sides. To complete installation, just snap or slide the rigid 14-1/4-in. wide concave V-panel elie Wit BACKYARD SPACE that homeowners can usefor leisure and storageis truly thefinal frontier. into the F-brackets with the panel pointing down to channel water away from the house. “We constantly hear from listenersall over the country who are trying to find ways to increase storage space in their homes. This product is an easy, and economical do-it-yourself project that will provide a busy family more of the storage, or leisure, space they’re craving,” concludes Kraeutler. All DrySpace components are available in either 12- or 16-ft. lengths and are backed by a lim- ited lifetime warranty. Although not part of the DrySpace Drainage System, a gutter and downspout can be easily added. For the name of the nearest supplier or for more information, contact Crane Products Ltd., P.O. Box 1898, Columbus, Ohio 432161898, (888) 326-2638 or visit www.craneproducts.com/hh. For information on Tom Kraeutler and The Money Pit, including show times, tips and other valuable bits of information, visit www.888moneypit.com.
