Sounds like a good setup, Helene. I understand about the extra dog food too. Ours is getting up there (will be 10 in Feb), and I may have to start doing that as well at some point.

We actually used the spot for our extra loveseat in our motorhome (which had been changed to a recliner by the previous owner) as our spot for the custom-built six-bike rack my husband built. If we'd carried the bikes outside somehow, we could easily fit a washer/dryer and other things in that area, but we like carrying our bikes safely inside. A bit unconventional, to be sure, but that's us!