Goodbye Ugly Deck Structure

So, my BIL was down to visit his folks recently and stopped by our house to see our progress.  I remember both BIL's being very impressed with the quality of home we found in the small town 225 miles away we were retiring too.  Both BIL's are handy and can build.

I mentioned to BIL 2 how much I dislike the ugly metal structure over the deck.  The past owners would prop it up in the middle of the deck with three 2 x 4's and strap an enormous tarp on and have parties, I guess.  Well we were not digging it.  It is an eyesore and cuts into our view when we look out of window and look out over our yard from the back patio.  Plus, we are getting our patio screened in someday and won't use/need the huge tarp over the entire deck. 

Well, BIL2 wheels start turning and he is thinking it could use this structure to make a carport.  He only has single car garage and it is full.  He and DH both remark how much money they past owners spent on all this metal.  Well, we tell BIL2, if you want it - feel free to come and get it.  So, he took this week off work and is going to go get it!  whooopieeeeeeee!  More before and after photos!

So, here it is with the horrid metal structure and here it is without.  DH and I LOVE the uncluttered look without and will have better view of our back yard and the sky between our oak trees and the flag.  So much better.