In addition to our recent curbside improvements, finishing the back deck was a major accomplishment that transforms the lumber yard that has been our backyard for weeks into a relaxing space we are so ready to enjoy.
We decided to paint the deck the color of the house (Gray Silt). In the future, we'll probably end up painting the spokes on the railing the white trim color as well as the top of the banister, especially now that we've added the white picket fence underneath, which was a nice add-on project that you may or may not have noticed...
We had been going back and forth between a pool cover and a fence around the pool. But we figured there are many other dangers in the yard besides the pool (the stairs leading up to the deck, the side gates going out to the street, a drop-off point in the back of the yard that still needs landscaping, etc.) that we'd need to protect little ones from. Then some friends had some fencing they were throwing away, so we jumped on it and it really is the perfect solution. We added a self-closing lock to ensure the gate is always kept closed. Now Ava can play in the completely childproof patio area behind the fence while we're working in the yard.
We've created several spaces around the yard where we can sit, relax, and toast to the fruits of our labor.
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