offseason work?

[N.B. DECKS]

Ok, so my deck work will be coming to an end in about 3 months and I need to do something for the next 4-5 months. Any suggestions?

One more question. What is the average number of decks you do per year. My number has been steadily climbing but it's not at the amount where I don't need to do anything in the winter.

[StainlessDeal]

I push snow, and do inside warehouse work, when I find it. I only do a few decks a year, was looking to grow it a while back, but have found lower-hanging fruit to pick. I've let the wood slide to mostly maintenance, and higher-end work only. I've hovered just under twenty decks these last few years.

I also spend a considerable amount of winter time shivering and complaining, and that seems to fill the days.

What time I have left I try to make up with my family for the long days and nights in the summer. Sometimes I find wierd little side business, but I've tried to focus more the last few. (Focus is trying for me, I like to find new stuff)

[fireandrain]

gutters. or Hawaii. or education. work on a new degree. or, stare at wall until eyes begin to water. count fingers and toes (backwards, and then forwards...repeat). Over-eat (very effective treatment for depression). Stock up on tools, other work-related gizmos. overspend. increases motivation to get back to work next season. Sit on a park bench in the rain (or snow), talk to squirrel's and passerby's. inform them that you are, "just killing time" until the weather improves.

try out for a professional sports team.

[N.B. DECKS]

Thanks for the imput however I need to make money during the 4-5 months of winter up here in PA, So Hawaii is my last option.

I currently do between 40-60 decks in a season.