When we moved in, we knew we had to replace the deck. Our original intent was to just replace the existing one with a non-rotten one.
Once we got the deck down though, we changed our mind.
We figured, "Why not make it 3 feet deeper and 6 feet wider. And while we're at it, why not put a playhouse on the stairs along with a slide?"
Elise has always been wary of bouncy castles and who could blame her, really? They are usually full of raucous kids bouncing around with little control in a small space. For some that would be fun I suppose, but for Elise that has always been a situation to avoid.
Now, at 3 and a half and having experience at preschool with 15 other kids in a relatively small space to share, Elise is a bit more outgoing and willing to be near lots of kids. We went to a birthday party yesterday and they...
Next time you go to Home Depot, imagine my little not quite two year old Daniella saying "Go to Home Tiptoe, now?" Guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
When we moved in, we knew the deck needed replacing. Then we discovered our neighbour was a builder and he offered to do it for us. Yah us!
The thing you have to understand about Rick, is that he is a cowboy. And he loves making decks. And he likes to Build Things Right™.
The original deck was 7 by 14 with rickety, rotten, slippery stairs. The new deck is 10 feet by 22, with a covered playhouse AND a slide (and a swing if Rick can figure out how to do it). All new 60 mil vinyl,...