Our backyard deck has been constructed, and it looks great! Since it fills our entire lawn (the whole idea was to replace the grass that won't grow), it has two separate "rooms" at slightly different levels to break things up a bit.

 

Unfortunately we can't use it yet -- it's been raining just about every day since it was built, so the guy hasn't had enough dry weather to come out and stain and seal it. But we optimistically decided to start furnishing it anyway and ordered a sofa, some chairs, and a coffee table last night; let's hope we get some sunshine before the furniture arrives, or else we may be barbequeing and spending relaxing evenings hanging out in the garage :/

 

- Jas

 

P.S. Photos forthcoming.