This 1972 budget modern house needed a tune-up. In the process of replacing the windows & siding, adding insulation, replacing the double level deck, and adding exterior window shades and a bright red-orange awning on the NW & SW sides, we also rearranged things and made the floor plan work better. That was the most satisfying part of the project, but it is hard to show it in photographs. Type “Navellier” in the search box to the right for photos of the process.
Here are some photos after construction:
Approaching the house
New entry door and porch
Exterior window shades and awning (retracted) and fibercement siding installed as a rainscreen
Redwood and stainless steel railing
Guillaume and Freddy under the bright red awning
deedsdesign 
very nice job!
Thank you Kam. Where are you living these days?
Hey Sarah! We are thinking about getting a retractable awning for our deck. Do you know the manufacturer of the one used at this house?
ERS – European Rolling Shutter – local