We just need a couple more steps and we have a new back porch and access to the back yard.

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The new back porch is almost done.

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More roof demo

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Previously I had 2 outlets . . . .

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Now I have 6. :)

Previously the studio had 2 bare bulbs hanging from the ceiling . . .

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now I have 8 can lights on a dimmer. :)

The new studio wall.

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This will ultimately be painted and trimmed out to look like the other garage door.

More front porch demo

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Lumber and footings for the back porch!

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New windows in the studio.

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2 single pane aluminum windows (only one opened) turn into 3 properly installed and opening vinyl windows.

The roof demo has begun.

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The roof will be demo'd on the end and extended to the north edge of the patio. We will then get a new roof surface.

New Ply on the patio.

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Brand new view . . .

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and access into the back yard!

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Slider and two basement windows

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The new slider!

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Porch to come soon.

Really giant window is still in the driveway

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leaning against the dumpster.

1 of the two concrete footings

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for the front porch posts.

New Beams

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I suspect that the new beefier beams are where the fireplace will sit.

2 of the three windows have been replaced . . .

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in support of the new slider and back porch that will go in the middle bedroom upstairs.

New windows in the basement

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Smaller, but better insulation and security. The previous windows were just up against the concrete. We end up with properly framed windows. We will still get some light, and ventilation but we didn't really rely much on these windows anyway.