Opening up enclosed deck- or not! Exterior dilemma!
Chloe Ellenbacher
8 years ago
We are looking to purchase this house from a family member. It currently looks terrible, and the brilliant natural North/East light is being wasted by an enclosed deck on the front of the house. What could be done to improve the overall look of the house? Should I remove the walls of the enclosed deck? Could I instead out windows in it or some thing?
Our plan is to fence around the property- any suggestions for best ways to do so?
Cheers everyone!
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