Pics of the project …

 

Deck removal 1 2 3 4 5 6

 

Excavation 1 2

 

Laying the subbase (conditions turned against us within hours of laying the subbase) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

 

Finally … the stairs, wall, sand, more sand … and pavers!  (1 2 3 4 5 6 7    8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15)