![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3733-210x157.jpg)
The new grill
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3734-210x157.jpg)
Original deck configuration
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3735-210x157.jpg)
Original deck configuration
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3688-210x157.jpg)
Original deck configuration
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3689-210x157.jpg)
Removing the old railing
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3691-210x157.jpg)
Lumber and railing remnants
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3692-210x157.jpg)
Time to start making sawdust
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3693-210x157.jpg)
First planter assembled, starting on the second
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3694-210x157.jpg)
Starting to make a dent in the pile
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3695-210x157.jpg)
Second planter assembled
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3696-210x157.jpg)
First planter roughly in position
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3698-210x157.jpg)
Putting in the posts
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3699-157x210.jpg)
Putting in the posts
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3702-210x157.jpg)
Trying to figure out the benches
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3703-210x157.jpg)
Trying to figure out the benches
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3706-210x157.jpg)
Top rail installed
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3741-210x157.jpg)
Starting the bench
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3742-210x157.jpg)
The new table saw
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3743-210x157.jpg)
The complicated angles of the corner
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3745-210x157.jpg)
Finishing up the back of the bench
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3736-210x157.jpg)
Chop saw fun
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3738-210x157.jpg)
Leveling the corner posts
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3740-210x157.jpg)
Progress on the second chunk of railing
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3748-210x157.jpg)
Starting on the cabinet area
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3749-210x157.jpg)
Bottom framing almost done
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3750-210x157.jpg)
Replacing a couple of rotted boards
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3751-210x157.jpg)
Framing mostly complete
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3746-210x157.jpg)
Deck skirt
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3747-210x157.jpg)
Deck skirt
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3863-210x157.jpg)
Preparing the landing
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3864-210x157.jpg)
Preparing the landing
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3768-210x157.jpg)
Creating the landing pad for the new steps
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3769-210x157.jpg)
Steps halfway built
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3770-210x157.jpg)
Steps, assembled but not yet installed
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3771-210x157.jpg)
New steps in their new home
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3772-210x157.jpg)
Building up the railings
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3773-210x157.jpg)
New steps fully installed
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3774-210x157.jpg)
Post holes for the new fence
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3775-210x157.jpg)
Bracing the posts
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3776-210x157.jpg)
New gate for the new steps
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3777-210x157.jpg)
Posts cemented in place
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3778-210x157.jpg)
New fence, partially installed
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3779-210x157.jpg)
Fence with gate
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3780-210x157.jpg)
Building up the surface of the cabinets
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3781-210x157.jpg)
Gate on the east side of the house
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3782-210x157.jpg)
Plywood top on the counter area
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3783-210x157.jpg)
Plywood siding on the counter area
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3784-210x157.jpg)
Lots of sawdust
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3785-210x157.jpg)
Cement board and some siding installed
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3786-210x157.jpg)
More siding
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3787-210x157.jpg)
Siding and doors
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3766-210x157.jpg)
Siding and doors
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3767-210x157.jpg)
Siding and doors
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3865-210x140.jpg)
Putting siding on the back of the bench
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3866-210x140.jpg)
Putting siding on the back of the bench
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3867-210x140.jpg)
Chop saw making sawdust
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3868-210x140.jpg)
Putting siding on the back of the bench
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3851-210x140.jpg)
Putting siding on the back of the bench
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/3862-210x140.jpg)
Grill tucked into its new home
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4027-210x140.jpg)
Sealing off the bench from the front
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4028-210x140.jpg)
Sealing off the bench from the front
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4079-210x140.jpg)
Pre-stripped stain on deck surface
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4080-210x140.jpg)
Spreading the goo
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4081-210x140.jpg)
Spreading the goo
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4082-210x140.jpg)
The goo
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4083-210x140.jpg)
Stripex is good eating!
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4084-210x140.jpg)
Partially pressure-washed
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4085-210x140.jpg)
The mighty pressure washer
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4086-210x140.jpg)
Even stripped of the stain, Zoe likes it
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4078-210x140.jpg)
Working on the lights
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4089-210x140.jpg)
Prepping for the tile installation
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4090-210x140.jpg)
Raspberry yogurt substitute
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4091-210x140.jpg)
Varying shades of pink for the sealer
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4092-210x140.jpg)
The corner at night
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4093-210x140.jpg)
Testing a tile layout
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4087-210x140.jpg)
Cutting the tile
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4088-210x140.jpg)
Tile in place
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4435-210x140.jpg)
Wood trim on the edge
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4436-210x140.jpg)
Grout all over the place
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4437-210x140.jpg)
Grouted and looking good
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4438-210x140.jpg)
Deck stained, planters filled with dirt
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4439-210x140.jpg)
Deck stained, planters filled with dirt
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4440-210x140.jpg)
The staining, finally finished
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4441-210x140.jpg)
The staining, finally finished
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4434-210x140.jpg)
The staining, finally finished
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4480-210x140.jpg)
Fire pit installed
![](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resized.jeckels.com/4481-210x140.jpg)
Fire pit in action
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