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Category Archives: Remodel
Dude Shack Doors
The Dude Shack doors, both the big main ones and the non-existent side door, needed work. This is not surprising as the building was built back in 1925 and since we have owned it the past sixteen plus years, no … Continue reading
Landscape: Recycled Veggie Planter
I got a wild idea last night which is not unusual but this time it had nothing to do with get rich quick schemes. Instead it was about how to save some money and do some recycling. Weird huh?!? As … Continue reading
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Front yard finished
Some pictures of the rocks and final vines that were installed on Friday, and with this I can say that the Phase 3 of the remodel is now complete. Phase 4 is the backyard landscape project which will begin later … Continue reading
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Remodel Update – Front Yard Landscaping
So close to finish. All we need is the vines for the fence along the driveway and five big ol’ rocks. I have installed six solar pathway lights, three along the driveway and three in front of the house.
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Landscaping Update
Planting is taking longer than we had hoped, but now the landscaper is working as I post this entry. By tomorrow, they claim the water system will be in. Here are some pictures as of 2 pm PST today.
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Interior of House Remodel COMPLETE
Sorry for yelling COMPLETE but since October 1, 2009, our house has been in a mess due to remodeling. Items were in weird places which does not make my better half happy. Every item has a place and it MUST … Continue reading
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Plants Start Arriving
The first of 91 drought tolerant plants for the front yard landscaping began arriving today.
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Remodel – Picket Fence Installation
Came home yesterday and found that Tony had installed the picket fence. Woot! All that is needed on the picket fence project is to paint it white and off the check list is another item. Also note the driveway forms … Continue reading



