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We live near a bush above the river. When we built the house, I designed a deck that would fit in to the size and shape of the lot. I saw that there was free space under the deck, so I added the railings, screened windows, and a door to the existing support structure of the deck. I also bricked the area and added a false ceiling of fibreglass on a slope which takes away any water that gets through the deck boards above.
It is a great place to sit on a warm day like today, as the breezes get through. Sipping on lemonade, or martinis ( whatever is offered ) is an enjoyable experience, as we can watch the sun set, and enjoy the garden without the bugs eating us alive. In the evening, there are solar LED lights and candles to create a romantic mood. Who says I am “too old for that stuff”. LOL
-- jroot
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10 comments so far
GrandmaT
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posted 123 days ago
Hmmmm very, very nice and a GREAT use of that space. The plantings in front of the screened in patio area are just lovely. Very lush. ... And, I agree … one never is too old for a little romance!! :-)
-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b
XploreOrganics
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posted 123 days ago
Very Nice deck and hideaway…You should post it to the Awards on HomeRefurbers.
-- Xploreorganics, 5b Canada, LFD 06-20
GrandmaT
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posted 123 days ago
Great idea XO … I agree jroot … you should definitely post it in the contest on HomeRefurbers.
-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b
dini
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posted 123 days ago
Have to add my vote to that. Your “underdeck hideaway” is lovely.
-- the day you quit learning is the day you quit living.
MsDebbieP
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posted 123 days ago
that’s what I was going to say—HR Awards!!
this is gorgeous. That clock looks nice in the background as well
-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a)
Bon
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posted 123 days ago
Very nice Jroot.Looks so cozy.
-- Bon,Hastings,Ont.....zone 5a....Always room for one more
roman
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posted 123 days ago
sweetest dog house ever and I mean that in the very best way
-- Central northish Ontario
scottb
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posted 118 days ago
great space. perfect.
-- southern NH. - smack dab in the middle of 5a and 5b - with lots of shade and full sun, in all the wrong places.
Dadoo
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posted 117 days ago
Yes! Very good idea.
-- Mama plants, Dadoo kills, and Chippy buries it.
Donna
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posted 109 days ago
Awesome! Peaceful looking space.
-- Donna, South Carolina,