Isn’t life grand when it still can surprise you.  Or more correctly, when you can surprise YOURSELF.

The Mr and I don’t see ourselves as handy. Our lack of knowledge and patience have made us avoid DIYs. We have great respect for the carpentry trade.

But it is summer and no carpenter works. And we need a patio. So we said it. Screw it, how hard can it be?

So with the keywords level, straight angles, physical strength and patience we have managed to get us a frame.

And even more amazing is that we haven fought once (!) and top it off enjoyed our selves.