BACK PORCH BEFORE/AFTER

As we move into the Summer months, we hope to be able to continue upgrading our backyard 

and slowly make all the upgrades we always dreamed off.

Last Summer we did a lot of work on the back porch.

This is what the back of the house looked like.

It is nice to have both porches, but the roof in between both of them was opened, so every time it rained, 

the bottom porch would get soaking wet. We also had a problem with bee hives and birds making nests.

After a lot of thinking, my husband figured out how make a drainage system, so the water could be directed 

into the gutter on the side of the house

We did test it several times to make sure there was no leaks before we were able to frame it 

and enclose the roof using bead board.

And after it was finished, it took us several days to get it all painted.

And then came the flooring! This was a two week job.

And another three days applying the grout.

After all was said and done, I spent a full week making new outdoor curtains 
and we also installed two outdoor fans.

And during the winter month, as weather permitted, we built some steps around it.

And this is the porch today.

Our goal for this Summer is to install a new fence, built an outdoor kitchen and add a pergola.

We will see how far we get, I guess it all depends on how long it will be before the triple digit temperatures arrive. :)

See you all soon!