Finishing Raw Carpet Edges?
I got binding at a thrift store and hot glued it to my carpet. It looked great.
Deck is Slippery When Wet?
I dont know what part of the country you are from, but if weather allows give your deck a coat of paint or stain,whatever you have on it now. I do 2 or 3 feet and then sprinkle fine sand on it. You can also buy bottles of sand just for that purpose at hardware...