Hi, Sara, what are you reading?
Hi, John, I am trying to find a carpenter.
Why?
Well, I want to build a deck in my back yard.
What for?
So I can have a special place to hang out with friends, and also do some barbecuing on weekends.
That sounds cool. Do you mind if I recommend myself for the job?
You? Do you have a carpenter's license?
Yes, of course. But I only freelance on weekends with my uncle.
Wow! That's cool. So, let me give you some details about the deck I want.
Please go ahead, I am listening.
I'd like my deck to be at the same level as the back door.
Is your back door higher than the ground level?
Yes, the back door is about four or five steps higher than the ground.
Okay, then you need a deck with a guardrail.
I don't like things to be fancy.
Don't worry. I will build your deck with a simple but classic look.
Hmm, that's good. Can you use cedar or redwood to build it?
Cedar is a good choice.
Well, let's take the measurements right now.