3800 What I have been doing with all my free time.

HUNTERDOG

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The old deck wasn't very inviting, the screen porch roof had leaked for years and it was just ugly. So I decided it was time to make a place where we could entertain and enjoy our beautiful yard. It took all my free time for the last 3 months but it was worth it! I hand built and installed everthing myself (with the exception of a few decking boards). Julie helped me with all the painting and now it's time to relax and enjoy it.
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Tearing down the screen porch.
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Put Julie to work on some deck boards.
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Roof arches cut and installed.
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Custom built pillars.
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Railings installed.
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Pergola installed last night into this morning (finished at 1:00 am)
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It's about 99% complete, just some final details left.
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I hand built each one of the posts from over two dozen pieces of wood.
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Where I will be spending my Father's Day!
 

HUNTERDOG

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Thanks guys (and girls)! I put a lot of time and hard work into this project and it feels damn good when it comes out better than expected. Thanks again for the comps! I'd like to have a BBQ soon but we are in the Oak Lawn garden walk this year so we still have some more yard work to do :blink: . I am working on getting a new built it grill too so maybe later this summer you all can help break it in. I can almost smell the hot wings cooking ;) .
 
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