big trench on my balcony
Jaden Liew
7 years ago
hi guys, i just moved into my new condo and there is this big trench on my balcony. can someone suggest what am i supposed to do with it? I am afraid it looks ugly and will collect dirt and water.
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7 years ago
Tracy Nagel
7 years agoJaden I have this in my balcony and my landlord got contractors to fill in the space with dark wood outdoor flooring and it looks pretty good. =) If you don't want to use it for plants this is a good option!
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