Planing the to extend with the perfect patio? You probably don’t even have a compass, so why are we telling you to consider one? Well, as we all learned in elementary school the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. Because this is quite predictable, you should be able to judge the amount of sun that will encompass your patio at certain times of the day. Also predictable, is that the sun is visible longer in the summer because it is further from the Earth than in the winter. But what about the neighbors? and how frequently you would like to look at them while entertaining or relaxing on your new patio. Yes, it really is important to consider privacy and view in the planning stages while you design your house interior. You may be one of those homeowners fortunate enough to have a tremendous view of the ocean, the mountains or even a beautiful garden. However, if you are not that fortunate you can at least try and figure out a way not to be looking into your neighbor’s kitchen window while you relax and they wash the dishes.