We’re moving on from the kitchen- on towards the alley…

We’re making big plans for the back porch… Aka, our 7′ x 10′ current crazy zone:

We’d like to store our bikes, big blue bins and/or trashcans back here, without tripping over our selves:

Two doors swinging in, a basement window, dryer exhaust, and steps to contend with, we have our work cut out for us:

Plans include a sliding gate, step adjustment, new basement window, and relocating the dryer vent.