Can only comment on the paperwhites. Paperwhites are forced to bloom at a time that is out of sync for them and usually most people just recommend tossing them out. I've often held daffs and paperwhites for multiple years but be prepared they might not bloom except on alternate years. Eventually they probably will peter out and die off. They need to be fertilized while they have foliage on the plant to store energy for the next cycle. You don't have that opportunity so you might not get blooms this coming year. Paperwhites can't live outside in an area that experiences extended freezing temps - so if you get 32 or below, paperwhites stay in the pot. If you are borderline you can try it. To grow on in pots - they are dormant now so you repot them into new soil, preferably using a bulb fertilizer - I like Bulbtone, or bone meal. You can start watering lightly in the fall. They will throw out foliage and if they had enough energy stored in the bulb they will bloom. If not then they will just use the foliage to store energy again for next year. Its fun to try this, but you will have more guaranteed success by buying new bulbs. The basic rule of thumb is you need to fertilize during the active growth, and then don't water when they are dormant. You can search the net for specific info on your other bulb - sorry I don't know it. Good luck

Structural support is important. Roof must be able to support snow load (if applicable in your area which means beam size determined by span and slope) or strong winds. All support beams to deck should transmit load directly over beams from deck to ground. House attachment does not carry load well unless attached to vertical posts or into house wall joist. Sample graphics suggest posts against house wall to carry roof --if so that is good with house attachment serving primarily to stiffen against sideways wind load. Since there are no diagonal trusses on post make sure there are cross pieces on bottom of roof section to limit flexing on side wind(twisting to collapse horizontal box)

I remember when you got those new sofas and how much I loved them. Now, with your beautiful wood flooring, everything is looking super! I feel a rug would go nicely, there. You have already received lots of good advice & suggestions from other posters. I'll throw in another option for you to consider. For my home, I've used washable Latex backed rugs from JCPenney. I know many people will cringe at the mention of Latex backing in contact with wood floors. I've heard that some factory pre-finished floors will be fine with these (Latex backed) types of rugs. I'm keeping a close eye as the months go by and so far (it's been 1 year), all is good. My floors are engineered wood by Lauzon. These rugs are not as plush as other more expensive rugs, but they are fine for me. I have not had the need to wash them, yet. When I do, I'll try the smaller one (5'x8' family room) first and see how it goes. I'll use a commercial front load "mega capacity" washer & then hang to dry. The 8 x 10 living room may just need to be washed by hand/hose in the backyard one sunny day. If you have a JC Penney near by, rugs can be returned if you don't like them. Also, don't pay full price! JCP always has sales. My 5 x 8 Double Border rug was $170, the 8x10 Majestic Scroll was $220 (including tax & free ship). The fibers are Nylon and they are made in the U.S.A. These rugs are not absorbing dirt hardly at all. My Olefin fiber rug in the entry (ordered from an online rug store) became dirty looking after only 3 months : ( I also do not like the feel of the Olefin rug. Pictured below is the 8 x 10 JCPenney Majestic Scroll rug (color: Sand) in my living room. I don't have a coffee table or ottoman, yet. This open space is where grand baby practices rolling over & his toddler cousin builds Lego creations : ) Here is a link that might be useful: JCPenney Rugs

Here are my thoughts. The living room windows are 72” x 72”. There is only 12” each side of window to the end walls and 21” between them. I like a tailored and lightfilled look. I am considering sheer shadings with a 2 or 3” horizontal vein Mounted inside the window. There is no window trim. Decorative or functional drapes? How high to hang? Fabric? Colour?Other ideas? I look forward to your ideas.