Huge Savings on New & Pre-Owned Pontiac Mazda & GMC! By Missy BaxterThe (Louisville, Ky.) Courier-JournalInspired by the barrage of home-improvement television programs, many homeowners are breaking out their nail guns and drywall sanders to remodel kitchens, finish basements and build decks.

For many, the inspiration is cost savings. For other homeowners, such as Terry Ginkins, the main impetus is the ability to personalize the project.During the past few years, Ginkins has completed several projects at his New Albany, Ind., home, including adding a large deck and remodeling his kitchen.His most recent venture was to transform a small concrete patio into an area ideally suited for entertaining family and friends.By incorporating an eclectic array of materials, including copper tubing, redwood railing and brick, Ginkins created a one-of-a-kind patio. The patio's unique railing system is an eye-catcher. The gleaming copper tubing sparkles in the sunlight and contrasts nicely with the deep, rich tones of the redwood frame."I wanted to do something different so that we'd have a patio that didn't look like anyone else's," Ginkins says. "It was a lot of work to do the railing, but I think it was worth it because I'm getting a lot of compliments on how well it turned out."

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