Here is the opposite end of the driveway: I have my back to the closed-in garage, and am facing my front gated-in driveway. To the right are several beautiful plants. To the left, there is a small door, that is not the sidedoor to my kitchen: it is a door that leads to my utility room, which is where my clothes washing machine and dryer are located (outside utility rooms are the norm in New Orleans I just found out, esp. in older homes built several decades ago). In the photo is my realtor, who just exited the steps that led-up to my side door. Notice the roof: again, there is a large portion of covered driveway, that is ideal for getting into and out of one's car if it is raining. Moreover, I think it makes an ideal spot for Barbeques at night!