Cry me a river dept.

People who spend tens of thousands of dollars on lavish "outdoor rooms" realize there's a reason we have houses.

The local pigeons also appreciated the improvements and began roosting over — and fouling — the deck, forcing Chapman to fight back with a pellet gun and spikes. Other problems developed, including desert dust baking onto the outdoor furniture. Chapman says taking care of the yard has become pure drudgery — especially in the 110-degree heat. “It’s more work than the indoors,” he says.

From a story by June Fletcher, originally appearing in the Wall Street Journal.

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