Yeah, some photos would be great @marionm so we can see your setup. Maybe just a fan is all you need?

Never too late to protect the timber @ysenrab. Hopefully all it needs is a bit of a clean using deck cleaner and then give it an oil.

+1 to the suggestion of a cantilever umbrella @Thierry. My in-laws have a huge one on their deck and it's brilliant. At their previous place they paid ...

I'd suggest @Dave38 that the gutter guards aren't doing their job and are actually making it harder for you to keep your gutters clean. I'd get rid of ...

Good work. Have you noticed an increase in their egg production?

My favourite thing to cook on the barbie is simple lamb cutlets. Olive oil, salt and some fresh rosemary, then cooked on a very hot grill very quickly ...

This might help - http://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/new-home-shopping-list