In May/June 2003, we undertook our most ambitious home improvement project so far. It started out back in Feb 2003, when we noticed condensation between the panes of our living room window. It was obvious that it needed to be replaced. Tom jokingly suggested that the "porch" be enclosed and the living room extended. The result: We took a small concrete walk that was outside the living room (but under the roof) and enclosed it to make a home office/studio for Tom.
The rose bushes have been removed. Siding on the extension matches the rest of the house an really makes it look like it was all part of the original construction.
The 6 ft. slider window was removed to form a 6 ft. wide entrance. Window treatments help continue the illusion of a window.