Two-year-old Annika and five-year-old Soren make music on the "nap swing," a popular hangout spot for kids and adults alike.  Photo 1 of 7 in Week in Review: 7 Great Stories You May Have Missed September 13, 2013 by Megan Hamaker from Four Friends Joined Forces to Realize This Idyllic Forest Retreat Outside Toronto

Week in Review: 7 Great Stories You May Have Missed September 13, 2013

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5 CREATIVE MODERN PORCHES AND DECKS

As these five projects prove, a modern deck or porch can play many creative roles—as a play space, hangout spot, dining area, and more.

Photo by Lorne Bridgman.

Two-year-old Annika and five-year-old Soren make music on the "nap swing," a popular hangout spot for kids and adults alike.