The new grill
Original deck configuration
Original deck configuration
Original deck configuration
Removing the old railing
Lumber and railing remnants
Time to start making sawdust
First planter assembled, starting on the second
Starting to make a dent in the pile
Second planter assembled
First planter roughly in position
Putting in the posts
Putting in the posts
Trying to figure out the benches
Trying to figure out the benches
Top rail installed
Starting the bench
The new table saw
The complicated angles of the corner
Finishing up the back of the bench
Chop saw fun
Leveling the corner posts
Progress on the second chunk of railing
Starting on the cabinet area
Bottom framing almost done
Replacing a couple of rotted boards
Framing mostly complete
Deck skirt
Deck skirt
Preparing the landing
Preparing the landing
Creating the landing pad for the new steps
Steps halfway built
Steps, assembled but not yet installed
New steps in their new home
Building up the railings
New steps fully installed
Post holes for the new fence
Bracing the posts
New gate for the new steps
Posts cemented in place
New fence, partially installed
Fence with gate
Building up the surface of the cabinets
Gate on the east side of the house
Plywood top on the counter area
Plywood siding on the counter area
Lots of sawdust
Cement board and some siding installed
More siding
Siding and doors
Siding and doors
Siding and doors
Putting siding on the back of the bench
Putting siding on the back of the bench
Chop saw making sawdust
Putting siding on the back of the bench
Putting siding on the back of the bench
Grill tucked into its new home
Sealing off the bench from the front
Sealing off the bench from the front
Pre-stripped stain on deck surface
Spreading the goo
Spreading the goo
The goo
Stripex is good eating!
Partially pressure-washed
The mighty pressure washer
Even stripped of the stain, Zoe likes it
Working on the lights
Prepping for the tile installation
Raspberry yogurt substitute
Varying shades of pink for the sealer
The corner at night
Testing a tile layout
Cutting the tile
Tile in place
Wood trim on the edge
Grout all over the place
Grouted and looking good
Deck stained, planters filled with dirt
Deck stained, planters filled with dirt
The staining, finally finished
The staining, finally finished
The staining, finally finished
Fire pit installed
Fire pit in action
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