Bummer, lindy! Maybe there could be a recreation in the new house? I will try to get pictures of our niche. It's time I learned how to post them anyway. It is in a hallway,and isn't as deep as the 1st pic. My DH has a specific piece of art in mind that will be my housewarming gift from him. I love niches and special ceilings! They truly make the area your own. Amy

time2sell: "logic - I don't actually have all the permits, but I think the solidness of the back porch is obvious. They could get the permits from the county - cause I know it was repeatedly inspected" This may not be as simple as you may believeÂ....as solidness is only one consideration. Often, if finals were not issued, the permits expire...and the process...and the fees involved...starts all over again. In addition, if code changed during this time, the deck would them be required to meet present codeÂÂas opposed to what was in place at the time. Code changes yearly...so this may or may not affect this particular case. In addition, decks often require zoning permits as well as building permits to insure the deck as not been built beyond the setback. Last but not least...I'm not clear on why you don't have all of the permits....but if the deck was built legally with all of final approvals, the addition of such would be on the CO of the home. Also, depending upon the code in your area, and depending on what permits you may not have in hand, you may be required to dig out footings to document that they were done properly. The bottom line is that you want to market your home...and you are coming here for advice because you are clearly motivated to sell it for as much as possible. However, you admit that its appeal is to a niche market.......that being the case, it is therefore unwise to create an unnecessary nuisance factor, in requiring a potential buyer to perform all of the legwork and expense of obtaining the documentation of the permitsÂas well as final approvals. The added risk is if there is a problem, such as a setback or code issue, it may turn the buyer off on the whole dealÂas there is plenty of other homes to be had on the market. IMO, you would be well served to get the deck issue squared awayÂand move forward with all paperwork in handÂ.or, risk unpleasant surprises later on down the lineÂand at the most inopportune time.

I love everybody's idea and you guys are so creative. Kim, thank you suggesting your site. I did look into them before and decided to look further into more of a walkaway look . Going to look into it more over my weekends :) Daisy, your website site is what I been looking for Bec they kinda fall in my price range. The British always have the styles. The prices are very reasonable but not here in States. They were around$ 270 to $375 . I saw many that I love . I did tumble on same company on Amazon which was only a few selection unlike the website. Exactly what I was looking for and in my price range. Debrak, great web site. Prices are soooo expensive. Nice designs but I keep looking at the prices , Yikes!! .Sorry, I can't help myself and I rather pick a design and do it myself. Afterall, the structure will be taken over by roses :) . Ikaye, yours is so beautiful. I love it and wish you were here to help me. I will never guess it but looks like a pro did the structure. If you can do that then you can tackle anything. I know how you feel Bec I bought some materials( cedar ) in March and I can't bring myself to make a simple trellis. I totally forgot about it. Busy lifestyle :) I think I am going to make some myself. This is going to be fun . After seeing Ikaye's , I think I should. Perma, Flowers, Vap, you guys are great and so is Kim, Daisy, Debrak for showing me those websites. They are beautiful. I am going to start with simple design then progress to more complicated. Looks simple but I am sure it is going to be challenging. Thank you everyone :) Jin

I know all areas are different, but here you can call in orders to local grocery stores and they will load them for you at a special "take-out door" when you come by to pick them up. Yes, you have to go pick them up, but you don't need to do any actual inside shopping or loading the groceries. You mentioned that your customers would meet you somewhere and take their groceries from your truck. Here, they would just go to the store for the same thing. Wal-Mart in this area also does this service....as well as the two largest groceries....and maybe more that I don't know about. As I said, though, have no knowledge of your area like you do.