tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947708268717659012024-02-07T01:24:38.800-05:00Building our Darby II with InvernessAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04723696036800395385noreply@blogger.comBlogger202125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-794770826871765901.post-89598120610108727732016-03-02T18:43:00.001-05:002016-03-02T18:43:27.500-05:00Better late than neverSo it's been over 7 months in our new home. It took that long to finally get a rug for our entryway. Procrastinate much? <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOe4mNRNFwWmnBUNV1ItfQ7v9iWBUYwEVZ987aligo_H3VgdpX-IAvNb09V-KdxzeNworuMLPrOHaHpvJ3ez83Xr08BgGjMylje5zof6FqhiI4u7YltpaVStGudkNowlhcciaJWnonBTM/s640/blogger-image-1838947071.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOe4mNRNFwWmnBUNV1ItfQ7v9iWBUYwEVZ987aligo_H3VgdpX-IAvNb09V-KdxzeNworuMLPrOHaHpvJ3ez83Xr08BgGjMylje5zof6FqhiI4u7YltpaVStGudkNowlhcciaJWnonBTM/s640/blogger-image-1838947071.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We feel very settled and are enjoying watching the neighbors pop up all around us. It's fun to be the "veterans" and answer questions for those in the building process. Although I long for the day I can get my Jeep muddy for fun and not just driving through my neighborhood. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04723696036800395385noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-794770826871765901.post-63530740568765547162016-02-03T14:16:00.001-05:002016-02-03T14:16:46.056-05:00Section 2It's a beautiful sunny day with mild temperatures. You would never believe it's February. It looks like the groundhog might have been right yesterday. <div><br></div><div>It's perfect weather here on The Bluffs and that is nothing but good news for our future residents. </div><div><br></div><div>Each day brings the hustle and bustle of trucks, vans and other equipment that line our streets. Come summertime most of our section will be complete. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCON4nJecboRpoSWCVkVCOlhlr_dFQHN-CfvQXaOXmvS3q5abtZDjlO5gnk9talkQ-LrQMPUZmCpDML7QSJ_YpcTh_P-LK-ebJ5OUxG38_X8Sef4U6RerZIhclITi4F1rg3hFgY9kabEI/s640/blogger-image--570498051.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCON4nJecboRpoSWCVkVCOlhlr_dFQHN-CfvQXaOXmvS3q5abtZDjlO5gnk9talkQ-LrQMPUZmCpDML7QSJ_YpcTh_P-LK-ebJ5OUxG38_X8Sef4U6RerZIhclITi4F1rg3hFgY9kabEI/s640/blogger-image--570498051.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Only 9 more lots are left in Section 1, and that number maybe dwindling while I type. This has caused the powers that be to give the thumbs up to Section 2. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilXfmilIb_c-NAii606HQ6dxsRRjOgCmsKdlGFpPYrf9TOWcCdCxJlkzuwJ3uVkGanvAEOvNhq8vNbf5-ZY-qUIadQVEAXXj8nKcpV_WjaI7L67mmiUiet0XTa00i7fowKc5ody-SxqcI/s640/blogger-image-296253519.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilXfmilIb_c-NAii606HQ6dxsRRjOgCmsKdlGFpPYrf9TOWcCdCxJlkzuwJ3uVkGanvAEOvNhq8vNbf5-ZY-qUIadQVEAXXj8nKcpV_WjaI7L67mmiUiet0XTa00i7fowKc5ody-SxqcI/s640/blogger-image-296253519.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>At the end of our Bluffview drive sits a gravel turnaround with the forest beyond. All of which is now in the process of being cleared out for the next section. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOQBPeNX07i1JqXkzqvOwcyQDlrT9wR87UGVM0JraKiqapBLda6E9462d4BUjFZ0wVpF-rpT-mfpqexLLSi1TdhaDLI3cs6xTPlKP_50Hhodem1izJOqhQVEO5K9oN6GnaDA_q1tQvIiI/s640/blogger-image-1185399914.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOQBPeNX07i1JqXkzqvOwcyQDlrT9wR87UGVM0JraKiqapBLda6E9462d4BUjFZ0wVpF-rpT-mfpqexLLSi1TdhaDLI3cs6xTPlKP_50Hhodem1izJOqhQVEO5K9oN6GnaDA_q1tQvIiI/s640/blogger-image-1185399914.jpg"></a></div> </div><div>It will eventually wrap around and meet Brehm boulevard, leading to future sections in the cornfield beyond. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWbjeC1ulG7yjwwGR449ivPzCesNrEwu5GK4N0VOv93Yy0qiPuU3JTz7MZTZ_dXV2i7QxPjkHrY89r2lmnzIUT3kNrVUV2MmFS5oQwBprY40GxlyVbT-LVwNtV6XhAhShoWIae7eaI0FQ/s640/blogger-image-325575543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWbjeC1ulG7yjwwGR449ivPzCesNrEwu5GK4N0VOv93Yy0qiPuU3JTz7MZTZ_dXV2i7QxPjkHrY89r2lmnzIUT3kNrVUV2MmFS5oQwBprY40GxlyVbT-LVwNtV6XhAhShoWIae7eaI0FQ/s640/blogger-image-325575543.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtd-mGFgYDCwbPMjB9lhmNLdQYyOP4t9hoVYWaaMW914KNVr5Bj90Ptptqb7xt8z-vMNIwDLAQQrr1SfiK0RIZf5cZerk4QtODGrqrVoAKDoDgcW73CU5ZGYTgDtAw45NAOulXxeu0VMc/s640/blogger-image--1122962414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtd-mGFgYDCwbPMjB9lhmNLdQYyOP4t9hoVYWaaMW914KNVr5Bj90Ptptqb7xt8z-vMNIwDLAQQrr1SfiK0RIZf5cZerk4QtODGrqrVoAKDoDgcW73CU5ZGYTgDtAw45NAOulXxeu0VMc/s640/blogger-image--1122962414.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>For now we are enjoying the building process. We like to walk the lots and guess at the model being built.</div><div><br></div><div>Next door on lot 9042, a Camden is in its finishing stages. If I had to guess I would say they are roughly 30 days away from closing. The flooring is in and cabinets are going up. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXCXwsYRhTnsd4KGWcb0VO_1zteh7hdU5P1Idc6mANkzLI9qZ8VCTTm-8TxHnsN7B89ZDf6C2GnUG26wJCid3NQdTrwg3EQ-AtcUeWKZ8UY2X2TfXS6LRoWfnraGmB5f2ihhaY56BLJJQ/s640/blogger-image-497383042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXCXwsYRhTnsd4KGWcb0VO_1zteh7hdU5P1Idc6mANkzLI9qZ8VCTTm-8TxHnsN7B89ZDf6C2GnUG26wJCid3NQdTrwg3EQ-AtcUeWKZ8UY2X2TfXS6LRoWfnraGmB5f2ihhaY56BLJJQ/s640/blogger-image-497383042.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Just next door to them on lot 9041, an Austin II is getting their roofing today. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQuTQG9FNrnwGlwXB5Y2OhT8V9On2yKFhqv0OdP4OnK7N-v0vCyTGEUc8hXSx_BRQxTDk7fELx7eS5VchrDXBeYqAeuhbGyRK1dBqoCSCfN6tCPI3HaeuqzpRvegdfo_3UtmjaHWA8sFk/s640/blogger-image-815667056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQuTQG9FNrnwGlwXB5Y2OhT8V9On2yKFhqv0OdP4OnK7N-v0vCyTGEUc8hXSx_BRQxTDk7fELx7eS5VchrDXBeYqAeuhbGyRK1dBqoCSCfN6tCPI3HaeuqzpRvegdfo_3UtmjaHWA8sFk/s640/blogger-image-815667056.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>On the other side of us, on lot 9044, a Hammond is in progress. The framing is being completed and their garage flooring was poured this morning. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif2xwZ6j9J64MgxQdozwShapjVTbeDwJzBLJkfEToSsaXB47MGY_Xx8gHPOolbNzjZLc6gO7dxoh_laQDbuHHwJAuHR649RDGEStgmzviXkL6IS011c2RmVBmnJFVOq_yYIxoSvU-l3dA/s640/blogger-image-1013706988.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif2xwZ6j9J64MgxQdozwShapjVTbeDwJzBLJkfEToSsaXB47MGY_Xx8gHPOolbNzjZLc6gO7dxoh_laQDbuHHwJAuHR649RDGEStgmzviXkL6IS011c2RmVBmnJFVOq_yYIxoSvU-l3dA/s640/blogger-image-1013706988.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>At the entryway to our drive sits lot 9055. A Dartmouth is being built with a side entry 3 car garage. The framing and roofing are complete. They are installing windows and the electrical phase is beginning. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmbGvb3yNI0VUzhKFxa2PUEYf38D2q1KOnTHGgR_fV6BDH9Azx9uDghuuiDpUKMzfet0pTA-EOrPeK_DEAcIDVIlrL1OsIuSuadd33_N0S58PldPQZeAOo_aKq0LcnalhIDu_z2IsdJwk/s640/blogger-image--1194005136.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmbGvb3yNI0VUzhKFxa2PUEYf38D2q1KOnTHGgR_fV6BDH9Azx9uDghuuiDpUKMzfet0pTA-EOrPeK_DEAcIDVIlrL1OsIuSuadd33_N0S58PldPQZeAOo_aKq0LcnalhIDu_z2IsdJwk/s640/blogger-image--1194005136.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Down on Brehm boulevard, on lot 9058, another Camden is in the process. It's a popular model here on The Bluffs. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz2khN-pCM5bu0dC92Qh1-yS0ULZUM6y16BhHBnHHnvTMe3c40UvxEZp5Tp1kb56EH8f6XrMstFHN-ZT1eycXLfY82CWTYl5HGxWch66kIHBh-NaFosRY4CUT8Rt39Gjna7Adj7WO7hKs/s640/blogger-image--1029902478.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz2khN-pCM5bu0dC92Qh1-yS0ULZUM6y16BhHBnHHnvTMe3c40UvxEZp5Tp1kb56EH8f6XrMstFHN-ZT1eycXLfY82CWTYl5HGxWch66kIHBh-NaFosRY4CUT8Rt39Gjna7Adj7WO7hKs/s640/blogger-image--1029902478.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>There are many more homes down the pipeline. I'm looking forward to meeting all of our new neighbors. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd9wsiynfojJoGjC43FOjgXOXqBnlrH0AelpenXGDdUQSO_KlRZhOKEFSBkjIaDNdkAHfL-E9PqFx6bqsvNXnzvOyJ3bnzXunJvh93iI3kQs1Pzel-s6x_x22kKT6s7Jjz73eFPAhgnBI/s640/blogger-image--1971100793.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd9wsiynfojJoGjC43FOjgXOXqBnlrH0AelpenXGDdUQSO_KlRZhOKEFSBkjIaDNdkAHfL-E9PqFx6bqsvNXnzvOyJ3bnzXunJvh93iI3kQs1Pzel-s6x_x22kKT6s7Jjz73eFPAhgnBI/s640/blogger-image--1971100793.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04723696036800395385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-794770826871765901.post-22058738922372275102015-12-13T18:46:00.001-05:002015-12-13T18:46:14.356-05:00Our home gymIt took just a few weekends. All the credit goes to my amazing boyfriend, who did all the work by himself. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Ct3Dv8GSHdQz5uZ6BIqLpm_hPbs8EhkIj1Lhqww7LSoOGVnJAReDkhx8Ju1Ny6WBEuuBM_aU-4nKnzCfivHenRV9dXnlLemfZIcWSoLpRIBI-8onWkLYHHqa3yXR0WMbqeOtXethKCg/s640/blogger-image--518771723.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Ct3Dv8GSHdQz5uZ6BIqLpm_hPbs8EhkIj1Lhqww7LSoOGVnJAReDkhx8Ju1Ny6WBEuuBM_aU-4nKnzCfivHenRV9dXnlLemfZIcWSoLpRIBI-8onWkLYHHqa3yXR0WMbqeOtXethKCg/s640/blogger-image--518771723.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitIlFJuiXIgKOAIpM7iOC6Rc9RQusKaS2E9LSBCM8mhu0d3KqL22QZwjJzCgzxenrRUjrCWXqVjTQIfJF8QFaNTNjkyTt2ZrklzHNmC7oVigpwy6b2BArWcB8BRis8pfdYCmMquRiPFz8/s640/blogger-image-1006438300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I'm already working out more. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04723696036800395385noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-794770826871765901.post-52305089178809901072015-12-05T11:55:00.001-05:002015-12-05T11:55:28.130-05:00Living in a construction zoneThe two lots on either side of us are under construction. The lot two down from us is underway as well. As is the giant lot on the corner or our street. <div><br></div><div>Great news for us! Come spring time most of the construction near us will be complete. <div><br></div><div>Until then... We spend our days dodging large equipment coming to and fro. And dealing with the mud and mess invading the streets. </div><div><br></div><div>It's nice to have some progress in the neighborhood. Not to mention new neighbors!!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMd68D0CoW_PIZcHdn20Qu2Ytw1gw4auq2AhooMParLnUmuAA06XtwNAd13-EJhU-Y4RHC36PXsZsM0lSRN33UVJa1eEyF3RnQ7FJruyxwihhkELduiD_odOb7ob8jRFa-BkbGFhJ_iu8/s640/blogger-image-843504216.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMd68D0CoW_PIZcHdn20Qu2Ytw1gw4auq2AhooMParLnUmuAA06XtwNAd13-EJhU-Y4RHC36PXsZsM0lSRN33UVJa1eEyF3RnQ7FJruyxwihhkELduiD_odOb7ob8jRFa-BkbGFhJ_iu8/s640/blogger-image-843504216.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div>It's winter time here on The Bluffs and the view is amazing. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8kpA-QssixTUQ-MAknK2TnCIBCSFPSFbNmHRo_QgHuMXt9TNHbExXR-KL4Icj9n8M3-mukYW7Uh3yqyZrin-lzQfWxSrD8dojxGH4TU5TGQEvqwsPjYGEg8KaAwEak_Ottp3mUNu3Gls/s640/blogger-image--937370179.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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All DIY by my <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">boyfriend. I'm beyond impressed. I think we are just over $1000 into a project that would have cost at least $10k through our builder. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOBXCM4XONvvV3rL5Ux_esq4bR8FSiTFBIIC-fS30YW6CEByi3Z8qdVZf9MagiXzCmj7XHpw7j877eD7E9btuJm6BpaOCCjEN7Kbf2bx11mXW61l8IU1lfEJZnbePVI_E5UYvO-WsSum0/s640/blogger-image--1295085085.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOBXCM4XONvvV3rL5Ux_esq4bR8FSiTFBIIC-fS30YW6CEByi3Z8qdVZf9MagiXzCmj7XHpw7j877eD7E9btuJm6BpaOCCjEN7Kbf2bx11mXW61l8IU1lfEJZnbePVI_E5UYvO-WsSum0/s640/blogger-image--1295085085.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmEpsiGNceYgp1aHOxjEmtL9Wqnj8GKJHcxRBpg7L1pKvWVKLCenHhOnr3R3GoFdwUhBWSTqjL8Yc8ODVQZxAsbiGBo68hZhlEMeWk_pc4PzbgQtcODR5ebtk_oCyFmB1XdvY0e6WgWh0/s640/blogger-image--1988731418.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmEpsiGNceYgp1aHOxjEmtL9Wqnj8GKJHcxRBpg7L1pKvWVKLCenHhOnr3R3GoFdwUhBWSTqjL8Yc8ODVQZxAsbiGBo68hZhlEMeWk_pc4PzbgQtcODR5ebtk_oCyFmB1XdvY0e6WgWh0/s640/blogger-image--1988731418.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoIx3VR0oYgznUCaV0EERgAnWsxQ9Rwli0qIHEBFJU8-KlXqZX4F-5uLJpolFZnSw_Rtah70gopuK6rPG8XkCMu94h0jAST8vqYxT4lbi6KNWcTzU0SLVZe_rEQPXbWtP47M6CNBXvty8/s640/blogger-image-573220799.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoIx3VR0oYgznUCaV0EERgAnWsxQ9Rwli0qIHEBFJU8-KlXqZX4F-5uLJpolFZnSw_Rtah70gopuK6rPG8XkCMu94h0jAST8vqYxT4lbi6KNWcTzU0SLVZe_rEQPXbWtP47M6CNBXvty8/s640/blogger-image-573220799.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04723696036800395385noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-794770826871765901.post-32332683422517866592015-10-28T08:50:00.001-04:002015-10-28T10:39:39.659-04:00The finishing touch to my kitchenIt's been, what? Almost four months since we found and ordered the perfect pantry door? After sending it back twice for being cut wrong they finally delivered an uncut door. <div><br></div><div>As my boyfriend sees it, it's always the perfect excuse to buy a new rotary tool. </div><div><br></div><div>I came home Monday evening after work to find it already hung and in place. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitdBGDQumgLiZSNRUKtaaMYC9XkdOt-tE2NH1ZEtT8bJ2l69DQQxrVgpd_ewBMYPaS3wdn3MhWkc5pee0vdmb6xQkANvt3F4DuFP9Su1_SvZJVHx6b01q0eEqxfVsBoo83eLTgL04oXU4/s640/blogger-image-1461137814.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitdBGDQumgLiZSNRUKtaaMYC9XkdOt-tE2NH1ZEtT8bJ2l69DQQxrVgpd_ewBMYPaS3wdn3MhWkc5pee0vdmb6xQkANvt3F4DuFP9Su1_SvZJVHx6b01q0eEqxfVsBoo83eLTgL04oXU4/s640/blogger-image-1461137814.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBsxd1X-Fdt0zcVfM9EqSv3Y3nQnCq3kmy9zKfyTSdWboZ_R2GtPoGg1bvbVoYhLLMrFwVadkiME9hWC5san4Wc6dqjroPO3PVd2eKp986RogyECRhja1kN9Eabf_2Hm7mMN6iilMWvhU/s640/blogger-image--857358179.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBsxd1X-Fdt0zcVfM9EqSv3Y3nQnCq3kmy9zKfyTSdWboZ_R2GtPoGg1bvbVoYhLLMrFwVadkiME9hWC5san4Wc6dqjroPO3PVd2eKp986RogyECRhja1kN9Eabf_2Hm7mMN6iilMWvhU/s640/blogger-image--857358179.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I just love this door. My finishing touch was painting it black to add just a little pop to the kitchen. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW0bO_PXSUx-InQYS4iUWaKVpTFMpbJknbN1fb9STKSl8griq9Ew2rMj6LZbzNl4NHGH0W9Iv8Y2HK8_zuaYoGvkeU05-OgERTJxx3RjhTYYVOr2zsriPYz80FrbWhqJkcgKlwrSua_j4/s640/blogger-image-269361470.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW0bO_PXSUx-InQYS4iUWaKVpTFMpbJknbN1fb9STKSl8griq9Ew2rMj6LZbzNl4NHGH0W9Iv8Y2HK8_zuaYoGvkeU05-OgERTJxx3RjhTYYVOr2zsriPYz80FrbWhqJkcgKlwrSua_j4/s640/blogger-image-269361470.jpg"></a></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04723696036800395385noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-794770826871765901.post-50459126018246743192015-10-25T17:05:00.001-04:002015-10-25T17:05:19.395-04:00Who Knew?I worked all weekend while my boyfriend tinkered in the basement, finishing our workout room. <div><br></div><div>As it turns out, he's got some skills. I am seriously impressed. It must be that new nail gun. 😉</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhrj6Z0_kN0hRf4-zldJvYJG9XUWw2qsvajIKBs1KMsC7cFdnThWw0fzzcftW736XkAO-BUhRrHh-QIuQL8J5qZkU7qHg7wWTSXvhlp1NQECFA-Zv458cpeLDQwkus7FCiHYG48ubA-jY/s640/blogger-image--596851598.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhrj6Z0_kN0hRf4-zldJvYJG9XUWw2qsvajIKBs1KMsC7cFdnThWw0fzzcftW736XkAO-BUhRrHh-QIuQL8J5qZkU7qHg7wWTSXvhlp1NQECFA-Zv458cpeLDQwkus7FCiHYG48ubA-jY/s640/blogger-image--596851598.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYT4inGyDTxqSW7HcCpddQMLsgJvDl71f90fNVxqWdpugOD-rLSRMGOd0z43iABWEJy4uVEWKNQXw1it87ezHEAzny7TaS0ZSNIkn4fiBu2EXYdPPn2B2mICOMscIGj0MqI_8jM7cLpAk/s640/blogger-image-1528442997.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYT4inGyDTxqSW7HcCpddQMLsgJvDl71f90fNVxqWdpugOD-rLSRMGOd0z43iABWEJy4uVEWKNQXw1it87ezHEAzny7TaS0ZSNIkn4fiBu2EXYdPPn2B2mICOMscIGj0MqI_8jM7cLpAk/s640/blogger-image-1528442997.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8EUX0LDuFMD9hwOGDsQ8ssClkfiISXygc-dQORZzzOVux5wbAc4n92IyteHxJx3BRSSNOG3XoC9XhAZ3djOizgMdpYTB8rhl4UDQ2zo9VJzoi-487zJUd6M1aId5XpjJuc7hwXnlJCg/s640/blogger-image--43694717.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8EUX0LDuFMD9hwOGDsQ8ssClkfiISXygc-dQORZzzOVux5wbAc4n92IyteHxJx3BRSSNOG3XoC9XhAZ3djOizgMdpYTB8rhl4UDQ2zo9VJzoi-487zJUd6M1aId5XpjJuc7hwXnlJCg/s640/blogger-image--43694717.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGlFKcaoinC_FvZepanFIn_u-yUEm_T5zEizrrx3kPaHBq0AAzY0Dh9ZkigUMoNeBamlv8RxyxZSBxN7-z66PPEfPJdEvb0DL6TLcdQQKoosHuVlIYJXSQJtm0c9_DorCq5nhng9PebFY/s640/blogger-image--337010869.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGlFKcaoinC_FvZepanFIn_u-yUEm_T5zEizrrx3kPaHBq0AAzY0Dh9ZkigUMoNeBamlv8RxyxZSBxN7-z66PPEfPJdEvb0DL6TLcdQQKoosHuVlIYJXSQJtm0c9_DorCq5nhng9PebFY/s640/blogger-image--337010869.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi7aU51rPdAuqiGsf6ranJykLUWxlRTEBZRdHSnHU-HF6WeuSQZQ4uJsqqdGL5SpWu9HL273a_msxwDjKYghI3T9a_VHCFs_89yyNHDuOOFPiINmskDlFmRmnRDn4CyS-xjypbnPDpK3M/s640/blogger-image--1173363941.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi7aU51rPdAuqiGsf6ranJykLUWxlRTEBZRdHSnHU-HF6WeuSQZQ4uJsqqdGL5SpWu9HL273a_msxwDjKYghI3T9a_VHCFs_89yyNHDuOOFPiINmskDlFmRmnRDn4CyS-xjypbnPDpK3M/s640/blogger-image--1173363941.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04723696036800395385noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-794770826871765901.post-81978208483616072202015-10-23T14:45:00.001-04:002015-10-23T14:45:53.285-04:00Fall on The Bluffs.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaR8_K3pEc7hyphenhyphenbIk_3c9jyZbHDA_FEbMDJFWJjFCQhdUiLpb_Uhaj7wZ7UYGntmYYYRExVGuUMWl66DzykHBHWFnRSKqt-fFRjaV25JS9DVxfltamnOBWe5rZk-pa6LPZ40AB2uvBUoFg/s640/blogger-image-503114328.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaR8_K3pEc7hyphenhyphenbIk_3c9jyZbHDA_FEbMDJFWJjFCQhdUiLpb_Uhaj7wZ7UYGntmYYYRExVGuUMWl66DzykHBHWFnRSKqt-fFRjaV25JS9DVxfltamnOBWe5rZk-pa6LPZ40AB2uvBUoFg/s640/blogger-image-503114328.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div>Our road is just a base layer of asphalt. They will be putting in the final layer as more construction is completed. However, when they poured the end of our driveway they forgot to leave a lip that can allow for another layer of asphalt. So, what does that mean? They had to rip it out. We have a lovely pit at the end of our driveway for a few days. <br><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuAXfzcueTeQWdmxkOA6izi21TVdh7FPCJWKgXV3Q_1DTMrXBSuGEF1rDEkKMcH9hdybvwOPtLmCPghQg5xBGhOGJy7ViBc8BJb3Aj7JWshxEEkc3-lFZZ4CyrNcfl3PdM-0m7ABxbYWo/s640/blogger-image-173046662.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuAXfzcueTeQWdmxkOA6izi21TVdh7FPCJWKgXV3Q_1DTMrXBSuGEF1rDEkKMcH9hdybvwOPtLmCPghQg5xBGhOGJy7ViBc8BJb3Aj7JWshxEEkc3-lFZZ4CyrNcfl3PdM-0m7ABxbYWo/s640/blogger-image-173046662.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is the small lip they are trying to mimic. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKGDsMBKX_FT_WhgoBuHEiiyLK7dF-xaIX9a-lihtdzuVRwVEy9a9Lp_uLGAVwpjXJRwMk3Q1lNGxAccEzHgWkV6EHMJXOArMjVoX35NF9pgkQ0WOvgCEetqUHUvlVnlghq3TMPOvs3PU/s640/blogger-image--1785556487.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKGDsMBKX_FT_WhgoBuHEiiyLK7dF-xaIX9a-lihtdzuVRwVEy9a9Lp_uLGAVwpjXJRwMk3Q1lNGxAccEzHgWkV6EHMJXOArMjVoX35NF9pgkQ0WOvgCEetqUHUvlVnlghq3TMPOvs3PU/s640/blogger-image--1785556487.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now it's poured. It looks awfully dark but it looks like it's starting to lighten. I just hope the color doesn't stand out too much when it's done. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJyhAhh5wcu_GApAhyCHRssO5uzzOBYaTJl-ew-nVTDg0jRCNv2dfUdqt5B5IY-mUnt1Q3ecAKmjYjzZglU9gnzoWwllnyfUVnMMqpkSb4IryTKgARu3o1pzrce-ipB8bImXaWsCcoV5w/s640/blogger-image--495924852.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJyhAhh5wcu_GApAhyCHRssO5uzzOBYaTJl-ew-nVTDg0jRCNv2dfUdqt5B5IY-mUnt1Q3ecAKmjYjzZglU9gnzoWwllnyfUVnMMqpkSb4IryTKgARu3o1pzrce-ipB8bImXaWsCcoV5w/s640/blogger-image--495924852.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The garage has been painted. We chose "poolhouse" by Sherwin Williams. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9bNKBj3bNO5jrkDdskRF2duK-jonEfGQysjAAAEwXu11tSn4CaqtIBUTfEjtQT4zcAtbkHor7M8i4ESrtHz-Yhc1R18Wh2hQxWpSdqFlFfbyE7BJqyATwAnzxZ_rKDaNf3w24W0Thdyg/s640/blogger-image--1611186672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9bNKBj3bNO5jrkDdskRF2duK-jonEfGQysjAAAEwXu11tSn4CaqtIBUTfEjtQT4zcAtbkHor7M8i4ESrtHz-Yhc1R18Wh2hQxWpSdqFlFfbyE7BJqyATwAnzxZ_rKDaNf3w24W0Thdyg/s640/blogger-image--1611186672.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPQ3v0yeG-KO5575vgWHEbcg_AAwa2vGCFYZaxEblWE7DfKrtgvpl_QSsqNKiV3NzGDLAVpTdwrH5qgaoD3wJWdkVN5eNUzie0U7VMcaSXqvFxNB-uBoR1gZqAoXRV-5-RRqyeAuJkHxw/s640/blogger-image-1935039199.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPQ3v0yeG-KO5575vgWHEbcg_AAwa2vGCFYZaxEblWE7DfKrtgvpl_QSsqNKiV3NzGDLAVpTdwrH5qgaoD3wJWdkVN5eNUzie0U7VMcaSXqvFxNB-uBoR1gZqAoXRV-5-RRqyeAuJkHxw/s640/blogger-image-1935039199.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_wjwpJLKCYur6IogEQTDHhjcoXP7mUpIciKJar2dyt7eanyxDkcxpgRO1pHyQovYm35MuGex214zxydTRrLycvPoJu3aAWBknCnLpCE3suYV1w_AhUODPxi1MUh4nLUei42F_vHlz5BQ/s640/blogger-image-767099651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_wjwpJLKCYur6IogEQTDHhjcoXP7mUpIciKJar2dyt7eanyxDkcxpgRO1pHyQovYm35MuGex214zxydTRrLycvPoJu3aAWBknCnLpCE3suYV1w_AhUODPxi1MUh4nLUei42F_vHlz5BQ/s640/blogger-image-767099651.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The final project, or so we hope, is finishing the basement workout room. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So far my boyfriend has installed shelving in the utility portion. This weekend he will work on the framing of the workout room. (Note the new nail gun. It's his pride and joy)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZhnHj8Y6LJGDNRPpWqvHHiZSYDJFqqG_fRoaPgnx4l0V13KI-tjAYRzzZvQGx0nJ2G9V4h9sp1DIUHQWbQdJ-ewXlT3PNG3Giqj5ZPWD94aYDI4COnZbCKdJyG6i4HiuqhQN08pxhgHs/s640/blogger-image-202333601.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZhnHj8Y6LJGDNRPpWqvHHiZSYDJFqqG_fRoaPgnx4l0V13KI-tjAYRzzZvQGx0nJ2G9V4h9sp1DIUHQWbQdJ-ewXlT3PNG3Giqj5ZPWD94aYDI4COnZbCKdJyG6i4HiuqhQN08pxhgHs/s640/blogger-image-202333601.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBWKiXfY8mcC-q5sqinOZ5T3OZ_IWAHBUK068BFC11S7ues7mgS1cEy9IAkMz6vfgq1iizd8BGdDWR4wFZINbcJtmUS6RhTmBP_2phxCMfZuGpLyQ_5WeMzjienmD84vXTEDmuduBk1LE/s640/blogger-image--2031523096.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBWKiXfY8mcC-q5sqinOZ5T3OZ_IWAHBUK068BFC11S7ues7mgS1cEy9IAkMz6vfgq1iizd8BGdDWR4wFZINbcJtmUS6RhTmBP_2phxCMfZuGpLyQ_5WeMzjienmD84vXTEDmuduBk1LE/s640/blogger-image--2031523096.jpg"></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE_ouUp6IcEBRjIn8tU4StFN6orvruKfBG7PZQfydl2LiO9ItC2MKYtB71HY9ED0oEPAj1wcsZwDZSdesQcpOljKjCQym-QqotSKQ1Ae1zUEqg2U6vswAhJ9ZIB3mwhS8-57tDxWSZj20/s640/blogger-image--1955951443.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE_ouUp6IcEBRjIn8tU4StFN6orvruKfBG7PZQfydl2LiO9ItC2MKYtB71HY9ED0oEPAj1wcsZwDZSdesQcpOljKjCQym-QqotSKQ1Ae1zUEqg2U6vswAhJ9ZIB3mwhS8-57tDxWSZj20/s640/blogger-image--1955951443.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04723696036800395385noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-794770826871765901.post-67715710036303056522015-10-04T13:08:00.001-04:002015-10-04T13:08:37.022-04:00The projects keep comingI was brought to Sherwin Williams and asked to pick out a paint color. My boyfriend wanted to improve the look of the concrete on the front of our house. We've never been a big fan of how the brick ends well above the ground and switches to concrete. <div><br></div><div>Having been completely surprised at these plans, I tried my best to pick out a color that would blend with the brick. I based this choice off of pictures on my phone. This definitely looks better than the red clay stained concrete we just couldn't get clean. <br><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDPfjHFWkzYTO_UcySNQ09idyM1aQvACWZlZUpF47HvxTgXwF5KGUqYhYbXuzQPl3pu2-D4SUxPdwmGP4H7KN0QaYGQMpPvy7WGKrc-3omHp2_jW5suStYA4PrxSZk3CgLtMOrvbGi7Y4/s640/blogger-image-1308178402.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDPfjHFWkzYTO_UcySNQ09idyM1aQvACWZlZUpF47HvxTgXwF5KGUqYhYbXuzQPl3pu2-D4SUxPdwmGP4H7KN0QaYGQMpPvy7WGKrc-3omHp2_jW5suStYA4PrxSZk3CgLtMOrvbGi7Y4/s640/blogger-image-1308178402.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8CDm7nrQHBvw7NU_CGNyENhJj09NV_JbDSGka_SjKcBLgpqMP0Zv0DEI4eHRfblXrgHMGUj4EZhQFZdlkNN1HVHnndL8V4G3pmKIdsPPc5LzSWZ5nKgIRx0l23WxOx-LMCSqNKHU5to0/s640/blogger-image-1045563471.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8CDm7nrQHBvw7NU_CGNyENhJj09NV_JbDSGka_SjKcBLgpqMP0Zv0DEI4eHRfblXrgHMGUj4EZhQFZdlkNN1HVHnndL8V4G3pmKIdsPPc5LzSWZ5nKgIRx0l23WxOx-LMCSqNKHU5to0/s640/blogger-image-1045563471.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiraci3bMOZghVzSjCZvIP1p42EQfU9t5gAhXCa-MJVW7KhIulaopmnH7CD2u18rUpYAAbL5DDp_w31CP1gY8YU1SjyrTDM0noDgkySnJRGJliwgF-a7aW_pNtXTx0Vc4G_0HuhPU8sFTY/s640/blogger-image-641174361.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiraci3bMOZghVzSjCZvIP1p42EQfU9t5gAhXCa-MJVW7KhIulaopmnH7CD2u18rUpYAAbL5DDp_w31CP1gY8YU1SjyrTDM0noDgkySnJRGJliwgF-a7aW_pNtXTx0Vc4G_0HuhPU8sFTY/s640/blogger-image-641174361.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div>The next project was wrangling the dump truck driver in the community. We made a deal, and for $800 he was able to haul in a few truck loads of dirt to the back of our yard. Then he took his little dozer and flattened out the area under the tree line. It also covered up all the little stumps. Now we are able to place our trampoline and install our fire pit. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1acALf-MU5D09-vsF_ltuCKr8M2mGNAdUg2tsnXmVawYSOjyzEaRgLXzlWK-IVEAfSuC9xXdSgs6fzSL6opx91LCoquWdsRRBMZp_ghXR5xyZZLIS9R77vfOhHxtHrADsSCTKh15gmF0/s640/blogger-image--251504506.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1acALf-MU5D09-vsF_ltuCKr8M2mGNAdUg2tsnXmVawYSOjyzEaRgLXzlWK-IVEAfSuC9xXdSgs6fzSL6opx91LCoquWdsRRBMZp_ghXR5xyZZLIS9R77vfOhHxtHrADsSCTKh15gmF0/s640/blogger-image--251504506.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ4azgPpJsP41oPUuCgbzfbfmManuDBm2G7yuzf8AMv-iYCEYlgciuhXZxnPqj6vw84ygijZl24Mi8jxD8vQaikdr_2cA-wIvMqmTcacvurUcN8sI7JpToNefspdnyGTwSRdD6Iu41298/s640/blogger-image--480475441.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ4azgPpJsP41oPUuCgbzfbfmManuDBm2G7yuzf8AMv-iYCEYlgciuhXZxnPqj6vw84ygijZl24Mi8jxD8vQaikdr_2cA-wIvMqmTcacvurUcN8sI7JpToNefspdnyGTwSRdD6Iu41298/s640/blogger-image--480475441.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9l3TJ27Od_N5EzsETTh7OX91LPQjQdAAQ7l1wiCK40hPb6fmFTkgIQ8ywpuCTZNG5yF2YC-zdBinlaSDhBM9rSA7k95XHhiEaQjxMU_Q4PAjRarN8x7_wI3-TX16ABGYU__PO__Of0AI/s640/blogger-image--1036014745.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9l3TJ27Od_N5EzsETTh7OX91LPQjQdAAQ7l1wiCK40hPb6fmFTkgIQ8ywpuCTZNG5yF2YC-zdBinlaSDhBM9rSA7k95XHhiEaQjxMU_Q4PAjRarN8x7_wI3-TX16ABGYU__PO__Of0AI/s640/blogger-image--1036014745.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We live in the lovely state of Ohio. When we moved here we learned all about Radon. A peachy little radioactive gas that is easily inhaled and can increase your risk of lung cancer. It gets into the home through the foundation and those of us with basements will have a higher concentration. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We purchased a detector with our last home and immediately placed it in our new basement. You let it sit for a couple of days while keeping the house closed up tight. A safe reading would show less than 4. Our original reading showed over 60!! Then settled down to 24 over a few days. WAY too high for our little ones to be playing in the basement. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We contacted the Environmental Doctors and they placed a radon abatement system in for us for about $850. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Part of it is covering the sump pump which I love. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9DJy_mXjJv8ulYxy8Gtu2mJnZC4zCwvY3nByertEXuHWuCCDMdLi5SlL67kUqhffeYJdK6OzmEKBMDa4ukbukIQ-mz72hEoEOPh9p0iPxvFDejIFRKPW7ev8MZN_Ir7TgZvHLGMmiFho/s640/blogger-image--2094664405.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9DJy_mXjJv8ulYxy8Gtu2mJnZC4zCwvY3nByertEXuHWuCCDMdLi5SlL67kUqhffeYJdK6OzmEKBMDa4ukbukIQ-mz72hEoEOPh9p0iPxvFDejIFRKPW7ev8MZN_Ir7TgZvHLGMmiFho/s640/blogger-image--2094664405.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> It's a giant pipe that goes into the slab and vents it out above our roof line, away from any windows. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ySlBWEGe68bnDP8xRg_fNjayjI3C5PmVoRP7PmLINIH7jhDDrarSumGXLAzC59Z7CQlRW76MZ5CeaT_8YwXCIY6fC4g8qEUZRU1DWy6rgVD85GjcM7BmIteau7EKnFPX8m61yTfqh8o/s640/blogger-image--1900027292.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ySlBWEGe68bnDP8xRg_fNjayjI3C5PmVoRP7PmLINIH7jhDDrarSumGXLAzC59Z7CQlRW76MZ5CeaT_8YwXCIY6fC4g8qEUZRU1DWy6rgVD85GjcM7BmIteau7EKnFPX8m61yTfqh8o/s640/blogger-image--1900027292.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After just a couple of days our reading now sits comfortably at .9. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_-sGFPLqRIGnUdKJgU54jJNXp0PZryLOatyeXil-ZyDFcbKusCEoEGNV58Fvdc_1rmKh0pEytkdB1vKwJvBuOWmDVtYz43kFgSmzuYZn8vXHOw29_Cc7-RIExxxHOmaCts6eD85hbCkU/s640/blogger-image--142161730.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_-sGFPLqRIGnUdKJgU54jJNXp0PZryLOatyeXil-ZyDFcbKusCEoEGNV58Fvdc_1rmKh0pEytkdB1vKwJvBuOWmDVtYz43kFgSmzuYZn8vXHOw29_Cc7-RIExxxHOmaCts6eD85hbCkU/s640/blogger-image--142161730.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The latest project is putting an epoxy paint on the garage floor. It took a few days as everything had to be moved, then paint, wait 3 days for it to dry. Move everything back and complete the rest. I think if we had it to do all over again it would have been done before we moved stuff in. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSuUxpAkFdA1deRo3kZGEOAbA7zJsMb_yG2DWvnCDpR6lzYekZX1jIrIf66RjBF9VBkujfWvDCHMl8CjiCQNT2TZGXSPR7H3rzDA4w_KtNpiKGg9D0Os2c8VTAAMC7oxuww9O9HekWovk/s640/blogger-image--1022809836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSuUxpAkFdA1deRo3kZGEOAbA7zJsMb_yG2DWvnCDpR6lzYekZX1jIrIf66RjBF9VBkujfWvDCHMl8CjiCQNT2TZGXSPR7H3rzDA4w_KtNpiKGg9D0Os2c8VTAAMC7oxuww9O9HekWovk/s640/blogger-image--1022809836.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMFJInZQjv_0H28arG-1QpswcpJz8wHGyzGnf9-QFfRcfpezdAgva0ll3FSjqVZAf3Tf_OPxI_UMXUv3c6G_wVtxMsG1xpbGv2XWcJkbTRiiXhKc2-OyaNxEUVZuvPNUhq3O38qTG1eso/s640/blogger-image-2251694.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMFJInZQjv_0H28arG-1QpswcpJz8wHGyzGnf9-QFfRcfpezdAgva0ll3FSjqVZAf3Tf_OPxI_UMXUv3c6G_wVtxMsG1xpbGv2XWcJkbTRiiXhKc2-OyaNxEUVZuvPNUhq3O38qTG1eso/s640/blogger-image-2251694.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhB5zjKUstLSJazfMCtwCN07sLmY_rqwkVeBz_8Stz7se7Cu1lcSXfXhn34Vgt0lirr1qgcf43nilC9wKfAO7StFWNJ7ySksYjCvjke3ouqiKC5jE7KpC-XcxzJ1lsFdiRWHXfeSDT080/s640/blogger-image--1010966570.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhB5zjKUstLSJazfMCtwCN07sLmY_rqwkVeBz_8Stz7se7Cu1lcSXfXhn34Vgt0lirr1qgcf43nilC9wKfAO7StFWNJ7ySksYjCvjke3ouqiKC5jE7KpC-XcxzJ1lsFdiRWHXfeSDT080/s640/blogger-image--1010966570.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04723696036800395385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-794770826871765901.post-76302592865354940542015-09-18T19:02:00.001-04:002015-09-18T19:02:21.787-04:00From "honey-do" to "honey-did"My boyfriend has been hard at work on several projects throughout the house. <div><br></div><div>Some projects of his own and some from my "honey-do" list. </div><div><br></div><div>We finally painted the air return. It went from white to satin nickel. A lot cheaper than buying one in that color. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWEUottAAeOs2a5OCq14viGTtbi54btCE0lUGwBjTAZxs-WVT6hOn1S3ByiWtgXNcQ7iKVIjZbie21sik013UpHx5HRHk6nYTi7lfAZ_qc_YH46pX1Ny44naLIeYjiB06hvSTkUiZ__kc/s640/blogger-image--1661074556.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWEUottAAeOs2a5OCq14viGTtbi54btCE0lUGwBjTAZxs-WVT6hOn1S3ByiWtgXNcQ7iKVIjZbie21sik013UpHx5HRHk6nYTi7lfAZ_qc_YH46pX1Ny44naLIeYjiB06hvSTkUiZ__kc/s640/blogger-image--1661074556.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The floor vents were done as well. They went from an ugly dark tan to satin nickel. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Qwg7VaXNLF5RxhOj0syObMc6sKs8mOQjkSYRRIX2WOrCpWPtrzuOHi9DCZ9TajyVSeqXcWoF4Z3ODzB8J6r00eVhcHPDHqc0tanv9Gl309-EtmWi3sc9FhBn5L-yXPuoYZCyPp4DdJw/s640/blogger-image--878875043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Qwg7VaXNLF5RxhOj0syObMc6sKs8mOQjkSYRRIX2WOrCpWPtrzuOHi9DCZ9TajyVSeqXcWoF4Z3ODzB8J6r00eVhcHPDHqc0tanv9Gl309-EtmWi3sc9FhBn5L-yXPuoYZCyPp4DdJw/s640/blogger-image--878875043.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We were such a fan of how our kitchen outlets looked, the rest of the house was changed as well. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg460okhvKYY-4cTAhwApCAaXurRc24uy5YnoVYv4s554lhqH2tRbp5EE2R7tdeRFnTfDgMXltkDKbDrVCyXRlX9PPsxXyELOs5jchOwJYjYqBJAsGUP4xAds8M0NkNe4O42Kve4WL7-ho/s640/blogger-image-2112166458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg460okhvKYY-4cTAhwApCAaXurRc24uy5YnoVYv4s554lhqH2tRbp5EE2R7tdeRFnTfDgMXltkDKbDrVCyXRlX9PPsxXyELOs5jchOwJYjYqBJAsGUP4xAds8M0NkNe4O42Kve4WL7-ho/s640/blogger-image-2112166458.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWGdR_QVM9qC_KLetd18k05BqmOQ28m8NPHGFIBYgjGNgiPx5hMuHRGN_iqp9jjliBoySCwlfYLjjc_LhkCSUNCV9JHd4W9Mj39ylIdr6DTIleWRdnbn8PL9XPk9QMKyvw-ALX8qK5LUY/s640/blogger-image-1403670448.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWGdR_QVM9qC_KLetd18k05BqmOQ28m8NPHGFIBYgjGNgiPx5hMuHRGN_iqp9jjliBoySCwlfYLjjc_LhkCSUNCV9JHd4W9Mj39ylIdr6DTIleWRdnbn8PL9XPk9QMKyvw-ALX8qK5LUY/s640/blogger-image-1403670448.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The laundry room has been an adventure. Originally there was going to be a shelf and a hanging rod. It was determined the studs weren't placed to support the shelf. During this process a pipe was drilled into. A quick phone call to the plumber and it was determined to be an air vent for the sewage system. Yeah... The room stunk by the time the repair was made. My very handy boyfriend fixed it up, patched up the hole in the wall and repainted. He's a good man. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG28nddQgWACzy1GycadP_hgLa6w3pE9ZEJaDJiAiiwD20BqjJBPwieDFQiY4ztMiEMrEuuhenz4Sjo5iwaY6Th4bnWVh2WYoiHw10OGpBYZDF4MBddgp-lwtZMBmyNTmLUk0pmDMD4YI/s640/blogger-image-925250854.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG28nddQgWACzy1GycadP_hgLa6w3pE9ZEJaDJiAiiwD20BqjJBPwieDFQiY4ztMiEMrEuuhenz4Sjo5iwaY6Th4bnWVh2WYoiHw10OGpBYZDF4MBddgp-lwtZMBmyNTmLUk0pmDMD4YI/s640/blogger-image-925250854.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>He also strung the wires in the office behind the wall. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7wPNzw8vn0iesNvcpCiPeN-y46MzzNwZw_aZRUORNDs04jMNZtSQ3ULzNTwwYWsKogs02N5hbjPAgXdF_Ikdkrvf6De7i8ATO3GMiHliTiKlOAytzu2QX-lZaZ51GZ694dlg7hzUV3Xc/s640/blogger-image--753606316.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7wPNzw8vn0iesNvcpCiPeN-y46MzzNwZw_aZRUORNDs04jMNZtSQ3ULzNTwwYWsKogs02N5hbjPAgXdF_Ikdkrvf6De7i8ATO3GMiHliTiKlOAytzu2QX-lZaZ51GZ694dlg7hzUV3Xc/s640/blogger-image--753606316.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We had them delete the towel bar from our master bath. We installed hooks for our towels. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWTjBR3ftksw_hwYDOea9x6v2EeVuZjVTYztGcQ358W7Xx1fKKed7rNLgI4aVakc4uFkKvXZsdsjXkd1RK1Yp0GX98PgoUtO6uC3ylXhc7tJ04BrUOyGcqqcsZikjfq5BOm5yBq-UBW1g/s640/blogger-image-1119553236.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWTjBR3ftksw_hwYDOea9x6v2EeVuZjVTYztGcQ358W7Xx1fKKed7rNLgI4aVakc4uFkKvXZsdsjXkd1RK1Yp0GX98PgoUtO6uC3ylXhc7tJ04BrUOyGcqqcsZikjfq5BOm5yBq-UBW1g/s640/blogger-image-1119553236.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>A once bare corner of our great room was decorated. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7IVlYr1EpI9WC72fxV_fVpu9jMh0jyxiD70q4x4n_x6vRftgwrTPcUXMxCnBfK9r5avqLkgKzY7Y22ZVLFK560mQUlCRgQENyU176WzEaJi8rXcNCB8fr-hr6yFnq8tO21m-Wzu2zFM4/s640/blogger-image--1688362791.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7IVlYr1EpI9WC72fxV_fVpu9jMh0jyxiD70q4x4n_x6vRftgwrTPcUXMxCnBfK9r5avqLkgKzY7Y22ZVLFK560mQUlCRgQENyU176WzEaJi8rXcNCB8fr-hr6yFnq8tO21m-Wzu2zFM4/s640/blogger-image--1688362791.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And other pictures now cover the once bare walls</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7gB8atdn9aZIoe_DmoGmnbQPVx4-2a6Nl0Teh9yJnIamHxx-os3WyixjGa-e3DTKn19F2NmvJ1pBCE7CGx5bckTXjY_gy13k34r4Nm5CcananQ1_H2IiEF-GpVHxjfsmVyGHLK0QEYTc/s640/blogger-image-658456049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7gB8atdn9aZIoe_DmoGmnbQPVx4-2a6Nl0Teh9yJnIamHxx-os3WyixjGa-e3DTKn19F2NmvJ1pBCE7CGx5bckTXjY_gy13k34r4Nm5CcananQ1_H2IiEF-GpVHxjfsmVyGHLK0QEYTc/s640/blogger-image-658456049.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_B7-pngoR3ArSIwGy5qst0M9O9QlczNr7CcHC1yB-7yjg_QaT5QIF7J8Mj5gJiAxu1hmo57jnDUydIgCUw7eNyYCh1bivsNHaRZSuYCMeRWM6dtVVCxeWvNTrDLiZrroopeMCG9ZOMEs/s640/blogger-image-1436256145.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_B7-pngoR3ArSIwGy5qst0M9O9QlczNr7CcHC1yB-7yjg_QaT5QIF7J8Mj5gJiAxu1hmo57jnDUydIgCUw7eNyYCh1bivsNHaRZSuYCMeRWM6dtVVCxeWvNTrDLiZrroopeMCG9ZOMEs/s640/blogger-image-1436256145.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiDyPwz4N5kyqctx75cFyVpcXWnKotsNPidco_MyUVhO9k9UEW4Vg4dkixO4pFdndSzxsqn6wYqPpt8brPopbzwMycREDWasQQgpWYZysA02_4c6L7fTWS8CdWyJ76F-QOdePEEi2ZoVw/s640/blogger-image-1031723939.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiDyPwz4N5kyqctx75cFyVpcXWnKotsNPidco_MyUVhO9k9UEW4Vg4dkixO4pFdndSzxsqn6wYqPpt8brPopbzwMycREDWasQQgpWYZysA02_4c6L7fTWS8CdWyJ76F-QOdePEEi2ZoVw/s640/blogger-image-1031723939.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Other small decor items have been purchased. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuQFZgNJ46cg7Q1KkTnb8cPyudeA11Ew5HfcyT2KxPo6an8CXdeUldXZ6FEpGw3U6w9yUh14d5ZsZtg21FDdHBPqxJTFxj7PcjAjlQ8U6hjSxy2FWuIX53xdIPIkabWbpCAwQ4g4GU8bU/s640/blogger-image--1098264372.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuQFZgNJ46cg7Q1KkTnb8cPyudeA11Ew5HfcyT2KxPo6an8CXdeUldXZ6FEpGw3U6w9yUh14d5ZsZtg21FDdHBPqxJTFxj7PcjAjlQ8U6hjSxy2FWuIX53xdIPIkabWbpCAwQ4g4GU8bU/s640/blogger-image--1098264372.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2mYIzWxS0u9URJ6WYzJZwcNA3s9Kp5h8pCgan2tyY4EEVdvG4ivZ13m-Gy2oYBPB1HuJTU-me0GkmuaX7F_Wf1WXEXr2ayRlAwitwngJ8_QfCUgjVZGVR7592ECwxBwBUT3uev5MwXhI/s640/blogger-image-1583745000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2mYIzWxS0u9URJ6WYzJZwcNA3s9Kp5h8pCgan2tyY4EEVdvG4ivZ13m-Gy2oYBPB1HuJTU-me0GkmuaX7F_Wf1WXEXr2ayRlAwitwngJ8_QfCUgjVZGVR7592ECwxBwBUT3uev5MwXhI/s640/blogger-image-1583745000.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>My boyfriend replaced the awful landscaping. They use mulch that fades within a couple of weeks and use no weed barrier so we are forced to pull weeds every couple of weeks. Now that won't be a problem. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHkkkhjgsG7oJif6kvwveUoqQAln9eYC-OvUgXZRCUYEJD-zmlRSw6BCZRwXCob0Re3I6Z3x9cGWCLZ4fn54MLFF4jSrErUIMn9aqqpt5qHMgWAyO-W88ltan5N_ogFqLfHfQwCw_fC1s/s640/blogger-image--1639664502.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHkkkhjgsG7oJif6kvwveUoqQAln9eYC-OvUgXZRCUYEJD-zmlRSw6BCZRwXCob0Re3I6Z3x9cGWCLZ4fn54MLFF4jSrErUIMn9aqqpt5qHMgWAyO-W88ltan5N_ogFqLfHfQwCw_fC1s/s640/blogger-image--1639664502.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We purchased cheap office carpeting for the unfinished portion of the basement. Eventually the boxes will be stored away and the workout area will be complete.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkMb1Fyoj1n7pCqsgKRziEVJ6e3Y40pBq2sbgJK7AeY_6em0CJlqo0QUNMGk2PHVHQqQDyrsWnuhdyq-sArfpT1Sbh6iDrhqG6A2MZRGYwwqZ9308M0YkuNVInOL5c9IWMOQe23n_I5wk/s640/blogger-image--887674001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkMb1Fyoj1n7pCqsgKRziEVJ6e3Y40pBq2sbgJK7AeY_6em0CJlqo0QUNMGk2PHVHQqQDyrsWnuhdyq-sArfpT1Sbh6iDrhqG6A2MZRGYwwqZ9308M0YkuNVInOL5c9IWMOQe23n_I5wk/s640/blogger-image--887674001.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My boyfriend found the sump pump running and hot due to all the mud and debris they left in it. So that was cleaned out and now works properly. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxpt-2uXBDttwNSLDx6Lxxf9GpIslXpjBRq63sIOW5E0-FRlQxrkyta2s5OZwpWaViMi7mfPyFajG0-CSxC_ROgzWXVG_xnVn-ItgzpbGCU2EXLfMcewGEtrHiwoLp29d25yC_ws744mM/s640/blogger-image-1775079213.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxpt-2uXBDttwNSLDx6Lxxf9GpIslXpjBRq63sIOW5E0-FRlQxrkyta2s5OZwpWaViMi7mfPyFajG0-CSxC_ROgzWXVG_xnVn-ItgzpbGCU2EXLfMcewGEtrHiwoLp29d25yC_ws744mM/s640/blogger-image-1775079213.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And finally the garage that he's been working so very hard on. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWwhTZ8m5WgDjWAiVrovMy24bApDH2zUBcWcBpG-yIro3z0rsq8Y8pK3AWM1JXbBVlQW1KmTHs0tmuH5VIeh9DdKxiSsx6P5AhVxtno1wqdtNejSpsj2hfwFngza3n0E-mczWrhSnPcUY/s640/blogger-image--29766334.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWwhTZ8m5WgDjWAiVrovMy24bApDH2zUBcWcBpG-yIro3z0rsq8Y8pK3AWM1JXbBVlQW1KmTHs0tmuH5VIeh9DdKxiSsx6P5AhVxtno1wqdtNejSpsj2hfwFngza3n0E-mczWrhSnPcUY/s640/blogger-image--29766334.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgkL85fZZzfg4a1naZHL4vTt6-TNYNPeh7SqrKuJbsEkRSDBYapeJTg_73Qy0CtVJGVZ6x4eyz8PkHHBiDJWnTDO5jdcKVlPQSDCHmTR9AJ5sF8E8ilSSld8M_Zs0CEAdyV1IBMZrS-0Y/s640/blogger-image--1252003266.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgkL85fZZzfg4a1naZHL4vTt6-TNYNPeh7SqrKuJbsEkRSDBYapeJTg_73Qy0CtVJGVZ6x4eyz8PkHHBiDJWnTDO5jdcKVlPQSDCHmTR9AJ5sF8E8ilSSld8M_Zs0CEAdyV1IBMZrS-0Y/s640/blogger-image--1252003266.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIkQpYiNRZLai-hUPbMfCZVKzk-adRufTNfPPEgtbRpGPe1gQw1c-jrby1iui6J3FtV6yYA11jDsD4O7icBz3tjqHTn3fJNMEFVteAWNb_HuQAAYpnKsLZnAcotPcVAHvx0y1DaVuCB6c/s640/blogger-image--695170206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIkQpYiNRZLai-hUPbMfCZVKzk-adRufTNfPPEgtbRpGPe1gQw1c-jrby1iui6J3FtV6yYA11jDsD4O7icBz3tjqHTn3fJNMEFVteAWNb_HuQAAYpnKsLZnAcotPcVAHvx0y1DaVuCB6c/s640/blogger-image--695170206.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRwph26k-OLMKUSIEwlvNKnsYJndY5wYIQvZ7u77w3RdvnFJghiWyB7KENdUeyCFd1Z13JjGoDMKjfo-OfvgfvQFwKxC7M141CfSPgVGj9n9XckPbEYlTWX4k96O5PMvbg0WMFHDfi-wY/s640/blogger-image-931117788.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRwph26k-OLMKUSIEwlvNKnsYJndY5wYIQvZ7u77w3RdvnFJghiWyB7KENdUeyCFd1Z13JjGoDMKjfo-OfvgfvQFwKxC7M141CfSPgVGj9n9XckPbEYlTWX4k96O5PMvbg0WMFHDfi-wY/s640/blogger-image-931117788.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Today was the day for my pantry door to FINALLY be installed. We got the call this morning that the replacement door was here. We bought special tools so we could drill it correctly ourselves. Well, guess what?? It was drilled wrong, yet AGAIN!! My jaw dropped when we opened it. It was supposed to just be the uncut slab after all the confusion from last time. How on earth did they get it wrong again? It literally was the exact same way it was last time it came in wrong. My boyfriend swears it IS the same door and is making them check their store room for the correct one. </div><div><br></div><div>I helped load it back into the truck and walked away. I am so aggravated. All I want is my pantry door. What has to be done to make that happen??</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWaXkKGvBLNNw8lBc-QMjdeEvtVQlhX2HIF7vyN1ZsAvY9mWEo3a1mT2VjPmsXiuMQY9ZXjJv0EJXgcTryqWq7qe75HUBXxYqaM-aNG90-MVuRlSFt18-akbdVf9q-iUpv-CSCvaQHVxs/s640/blogger-image--582880390.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWaXkKGvBLNNw8lBc-QMjdeEvtVQlhX2HIF7vyN1ZsAvY9mWEo3a1mT2VjPmsXiuMQY9ZXjJv0EJXgcTryqWq7qe75HUBXxYqaM-aNG90-MVuRlSFt18-akbdVf9q-iUpv-CSCvaQHVxs/s640/blogger-image--582880390.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04723696036800395385noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-794770826871765901.post-12597985700193266602015-09-18T16:35:00.001-04:002015-09-18T16:35:15.286-04:00The joys of GraniteI am still so much in love with the beautiful Caledonia granite we selected for our home. It came sealed though never being an owner of granite I was pretty much clueless as to the maintenance and upkeep. <div><br></div><div>We purchased special cleaners for it and I clean it regularly. What I didn't realize is how quickly it "stains" even though it's been sealed. </div><div><br></div><div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrryeYvLAn3R8JDRMQHkITnjDAEPIbMB37ro84-bTpaHEraA180yybKdEtowg7zv-YydbRv_sQPyb6bXZ3QvffsbdyHGNWaLjiZ96H6vOObkr8-835LAc15ETFyXqyqSXg8X9skrGoo0A/s640/blogger-image--1410350675.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrryeYvLAn3R8JDRMQHkITnjDAEPIbMB37ro84-bTpaHEraA180yybKdEtowg7zv-YydbRv_sQPyb6bXZ3QvffsbdyHGNWaLjiZ96H6vOObkr8-835LAc15ETFyXqyqSXg8X9skrGoo0A/s640/blogger-image--1410350675.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">If I leave water surrounding the sink after doing dishes it becomes a dark color. Eventually the water dries and all is well. The first time it happened I was sure I had ruined it. </span></div></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Now after a couple of months the granite around my stove is getting dark. Presumably from the grease and other fun events when one is as sloppy of a cook as I am. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihT8iyDmdjxhw7NonL60KjPBF9d9I0PUpJ6G5eFWItpfRvOiHNhjkeD8YmiiekZSDhpj8tZDXyEpOpD8NTVjfxAk3_rIYOYrnajkAd0LIt3aqZPwPGKPS_6gVfsfKQlt5R2yLzl9eS7YY/s640/blogger-image--1817410541.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihT8iyDmdjxhw7NonL60KjPBF9d9I0PUpJ6G5eFWItpfRvOiHNhjkeD8YmiiekZSDhpj8tZDXyEpOpD8NTVjfxAk3_rIYOYrnajkAd0LIt3aqZPwPGKPS_6gVfsfKQlt5R2yLzl9eS7YY/s640/blogger-image--1817410541.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div>It doesn't look horrible but there is a noticeable difference. So what does one do in this situation? She researches it online. This is the solution I have found. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17f1FquZdKiYHp6EVX2M1d8Er1mTreyhiFir8suZPwA0Q5k6mO5TVEfcVWeHwCivv5wCy_gZ1McarFDufgNdanRde_sroc5dva9hN4ip7UDXsxyXrZTMHw5e5EXVXtSmj_uZWIZANYI8/s640/blogger-image-1044001610.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17f1FquZdKiYHp6EVX2M1d8Er1mTreyhiFir8suZPwA0Q5k6mO5TVEfcVWeHwCivv5wCy_gZ1McarFDufgNdanRde_sroc5dva9hN4ip7UDXsxyXrZTMHw5e5EXVXtSmj_uZWIZANYI8/s640/blogger-image-1044001610.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I purchased acetone from the paint section of Home Depot. A roll of paper towels. Saran Wrap and masking tape. </div><div><br></div><div>You soak a stack of paper towels, 7 or 8 deep, with the acetone. And yes it smells just as awful as nail polish remover. </div><div><br></div><div>After laying the thorughly soaked towels over the stain you cover it in Saran Wrap and tape it down for 24-48 hours. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAgOm6dynM0qWZ-A3BcGefmM9Y5L2uTme_w_PmOURay2Xqi6jJEMwuN5BZqaFgEmhm2a7ORLOyup2PWaux-JaSX7YbxipALkvHX5bp-49Iz17uG4DDT6Yv3WWl_mvLrsnrlmze7dcK7XM/s640/blogger-image-2131146930.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAgOm6dynM0qWZ-A3BcGefmM9Y5L2uTme_w_PmOURay2Xqi6jJEMwuN5BZqaFgEmhm2a7ORLOyup2PWaux-JaSX7YbxipALkvHX5bp-49Iz17uG4DDT6Yv3WWl_mvLrsnrlmze7dcK7XM/s640/blogger-image-2131146930.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>This is to keep the moisture in so the acetone can soak into the granite. </div><div><br></div><div>After the allotted time is up you remove the Saran Wrap but allow the paper towel to remain in place until it dries up. This is when the towel will absorb the acetone and whatever stain may be in your stone. </div><div><br></div><div>I just placed the towels down today. I am really hoping it will clear up my granite as advertised. For tough stains they suggest repeated applications. I'll keep you posted. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04723696036800395385noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-794770826871765901.post-82168145839028495182015-09-08T17:46:00.001-04:002015-09-08T17:46:33.270-04:00Enjoying our backyard<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After all my boyfriends hard work, we get to relax and enjoy our backyard. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We still have plans to level out the bottom and put in grass and a patio with a fire pit, but after a long, tiring summer that will probably wait until next year. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgida2TBKiYrJqTjmrrE0DCT4D5Uxl_aUIxKVepA1Bh2-f6GbmQIzhN9yn_pQL2oKI-y9pTeVJS-ewg5YDz24NSFEpuZjGWrr_2K4_568I2Z3BA0EiWnj0UppsLojkvGMQU2OiLA7ay_Bg/s640/blogger-image--598718777.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I have some posts in the making about all of it. <div><br></div><div>In the meantime, I'll share the newest set of neighbors to The Bluffs. They started sprinting off as soon as I lifted the camera. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuAxD-AQSkE2FZ8meWvCit9okxNvY7XGaUt_3vBxDHWBh0mz0O7lseY8-yP9BuoXyGQL_b7Om3PEnsheE0Ii-Vs_0_NpgU4VEkEZ-YbK9VA2ywpMSLkUzAGIbjEQaEJcIIYHNfJGlj8ck/s640/blogger-image--1100953468.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuAxD-AQSkE2FZ8meWvCit9okxNvY7XGaUt_3vBxDHWBh0mz0O7lseY8-yP9BuoXyGQL_b7Om3PEnsheE0Ii-Vs_0_NpgU4VEkEZ-YbK9VA2ywpMSLkUzAGIbjEQaEJcIIYHNfJGlj8ck/s640/blogger-image--1100953468.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixguZXrtBWaJX_RG2RAVlk7BVbPzX4QsWFGNvBcwhEP-E2hdGBYhObAuyl3yOg_4zEjKydtTm1PvjYNSAWElfTkiZ_XUt57x6ZcJV5l3pZc-svcirtG4ns5YRy3FCzTvrEjASrySBCGrk/s640/blogger-image--1152832876.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixguZXrtBWaJX_RG2RAVlk7BVbPzX4QsWFGNvBcwhEP-E2hdGBYhObAuyl3yOg_4zEjKydtTm1PvjYNSAWElfTkiZ_XUt57x6ZcJV5l3pZc-svcirtG4ns5YRy3FCzTvrEjASrySBCGrk/s640/blogger-image--1152832876.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZFso9JUUB7ktkPeuqrp0l11u_0wMKEMymU0GcLmvFBcraqilrmh8274NBWoLzCDHUlzYyHhwkut_mT90F8bhCyAvHxHyXO5vkCqBJbeHdcYx74sPmJbaOGKUy0VnCQ_q3A5e3EHyytNg/s640/blogger-image--208301242.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZFso9JUUB7ktkPeuqrp0l11u_0wMKEMymU0GcLmvFBcraqilrmh8274NBWoLzCDHUlzYyHhwkut_mT90F8bhCyAvHxHyXO5vkCqBJbeHdcYx74sPmJbaOGKUy0VnCQ_q3A5e3EHyytNg/s640/blogger-image--208301242.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04723696036800395385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-794770826871765901.post-70691590106824947402015-08-30T19:04:00.001-04:002015-08-30T19:04:59.206-04:00The home stretchWe are about a week out from our house warming party. We're still fine tuning the details of it. For two people who hate crowds it's a fine line of who to invite and hurting people's feelings for not inviting them. <div><br></div><div>My boyfriend spent his weekend sprucing up the backyard. A new deck calls for new landscaping and new furniture. It's a work in progress. </div><div><br></div><div>Saturday</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Lhu-J_Nqa2VxM4iF7iPxwvW1hN5L40B0P7aiF1CTg2TZMWCjiTAapjCvA30365RaTr7V9g0yPiF8E5DJgEHspW3I0xT09YT7tTMveVaZqR7xF_is0IC0FDqwLLmHWUUVLdfs0xnPbUM/s640/blogger-image--809826122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Lhu-J_Nqa2VxM4iF7iPxwvW1hN5L40B0P7aiF1CTg2TZMWCjiTAapjCvA30365RaTr7V9g0yPiF8E5DJgEHspW3I0xT09YT7tTMveVaZqR7xF_is0IC0FDqwLLmHWUUVLdfs0xnPbUM/s640/blogger-image--809826122.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Xh9ZV0SZ7PUp19lqBgG5PJRxsk4Er9nTY1qHwiaR6uQ1V6h-oUjHrHQ6fmORim_tZim76VxQ0AloP8J0HRZMcgDfed163P-oKMIS3rIrHtBFMmpQWsc9arXEPO_jvukb1WVaV9m3fRs/s640/blogger-image--1806105137.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Xh9ZV0SZ7PUp19lqBgG5PJRxsk4Er9nTY1qHwiaR6uQ1V6h-oUjHrHQ6fmORim_tZim76VxQ0AloP8J0HRZMcgDfed163P-oKMIS3rIrHtBFMmpQWsc9arXEPO_jvukb1WVaV9m3fRs/s640/blogger-image--1806105137.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKbxPEvvpbaBpjPnLbvTWVRbrtQD6qpDoVQFMxBq1i9BssOZm1an-U93x9-oUMFuaqUFb0rK1YMPX6TvdfIbS72oQooBDiSgnN01ZRUBdw5kYradYp4GuD7uvy3b41jp0SAxuKhJ_oZB8/s640/blogger-image--1920882754.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKbxPEvvpbaBpjPnLbvTWVRbrtQD6qpDoVQFMxBq1i9BssOZm1an-U93x9-oUMFuaqUFb0rK1YMPX6TvdfIbS72oQooBDiSgnN01ZRUBdw5kYradYp4GuD7uvy3b41jp0SAxuKhJ_oZB8/s640/blogger-image--1920882754.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Sunday</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW9C0KmnxPszo3XJzQSclt1j1s8Ppt3ev7c-dhn0tFT6asb5pZn_35ahuYpcxXItEbTlbYGhO0fBb_ZAd48wx2P6DFuPqskwKILiCs9f7xl2f2YbPRsKObjWx7Ih3iN7V3gi68p3enXe0/s640/blogger-image-510197754.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW9C0KmnxPszo3XJzQSclt1j1s8Ppt3ev7c-dhn0tFT6asb5pZn_35ahuYpcxXItEbTlbYGhO0fBb_ZAd48wx2P6DFuPqskwKILiCs9f7xl2f2YbPRsKObjWx7Ih3iN7V3gi68p3enXe0/s640/blogger-image-510197754.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP1LSi-dq-krGYP7ni_Vv8IIGC20WZT59vpgYgx8UAA8EXIEg0RHsvgLI4uTL6YnVlVNMK3hF7L0aRqTcBaVNgXetXCndqmvLi2ZGz5uEgc8rZTudkl16nswKQJFfdlnw3cofe2ghCt10/s640/blogger-image-932360440.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP1LSi-dq-krGYP7ni_Vv8IIGC20WZT59vpgYgx8UAA8EXIEg0RHsvgLI4uTL6YnVlVNMK3hF7L0aRqTcBaVNgXetXCndqmvLi2ZGz5uEgc8rZTudkl16nswKQJFfdlnw3cofe2ghCt10/s640/blogger-image-932360440.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUsOrQz8m0XPHh1gIh0-qSciPYjTukJl14_0jkK6rPIl51ryXmGNz7e5K1EisfbfuIgZigTmqdfVYkSeZRHfy1T7HXe_hfkX8qODKz06wSAiV0pN1irUmcLrDmVrEEAW-h8K8p91pFA7M/s640/blogger-image--280633724.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUsOrQz8m0XPHh1gIh0-qSciPYjTukJl14_0jkK6rPIl51ryXmGNz7e5K1EisfbfuIgZigTmqdfVYkSeZRHfy1T7HXe_hfkX8qODKz06wSAiV0pN1irUmcLrDmVrEEAW-h8K8p91pFA7M/s640/blogger-image--280633724.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiks1D36HQS738cD2Ln-psuMcwG_6VTeH975_azz7IopuuHxl1_HSvMSFtLnatq26KNTGoUH3WmDsdHfx6tz2ZdlmacXBuH736p1HinJCtR2DM8y8hdfzgqoShgWrNbSuY-s0RYJUbzH80/s640/blogger-image-1571092925.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiks1D36HQS738cD2Ln-psuMcwG_6VTeH975_azz7IopuuHxl1_HSvMSFtLnatq26KNTGoUH3WmDsdHfx6tz2ZdlmacXBuH736p1HinJCtR2DM8y8hdfzgqoShgWrNbSuY-s0RYJUbzH80/s640/blogger-image-1571092925.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>It's going to look awesome when it's done. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04723696036800395385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-794770826871765901.post-44660829644331757542015-08-27T21:11:00.001-04:002015-08-27T21:11:47.069-04:00They did a great jobOur deck is complete and we are extremely happy with it. It was completed in 4 days. Three days of actual work. It was built by Hayslett Construction out of Vandalia, Ohio. <div><br></div><div>What I loved most is how clean they kept their site. I walked out on the deck and there were no signs they had even been there. It's as if a deck popped up out of nowhere. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEK7qsR5PXTyR61PWflyZ3pkv4lE4xrmvikVpo7lHv5uiRNiwWttGOj4kNZlftw5JkNeRf6azWn5YUGRSQZ49WOuX-MHrfVX70K7LzZ1p-UpcjmpQlSI16Qhhpq_-m7thudh0NkCkjOSc/s640/blogger-image--1566434725.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEK7qsR5PXTyR61PWflyZ3pkv4lE4xrmvikVpo7lHv5uiRNiwWttGOj4kNZlftw5JkNeRf6azWn5YUGRSQZ49WOuX-MHrfVX70K7LzZ1p-UpcjmpQlSI16Qhhpq_-m7thudh0NkCkjOSc/s640/blogger-image--1566434725.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig5a4S9wBzbukQhSFg7zz_M8l_iVD6fNmUiLsyIxhQLuncTdIntqhkTEAQ5zrVEuUiQygMvxypqrYg08HteY5zWoB80UmuNWmt2Polqo2Jcp-jlqjJJyxlQfPU2KwuUFp15A8HynD-ZNQ/s640/blogger-image-131534488.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig5a4S9wBzbukQhSFg7zz_M8l_iVD6fNmUiLsyIxhQLuncTdIntqhkTEAQ5zrVEuUiQygMvxypqrYg08HteY5zWoB80UmuNWmt2Polqo2Jcp-jlqjJJyxlQfPU2KwuUFp15A8HynD-ZNQ/s640/blogger-image-131534488.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhauAGM7R-tLyoCoi2336RiJD7vjVnzu5ggzcUqLW6nzpdytWvXOBcanIU-_rs-bArcsPt2IjYnQQDf8WB0KEZyAKWL_gojJk0wDcmv5Y2RSN8oCXHy4MKUSuCPbk4I5xa5PtOuKDwLduo/s640/blogger-image--1998936454.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhauAGM7R-tLyoCoi2336RiJD7vjVnzu5ggzcUqLW6nzpdytWvXOBcanIU-_rs-bArcsPt2IjYnQQDf8WB0KEZyAKWL_gojJk0wDcmv5Y2RSN8oCXHy4MKUSuCPbk4I5xa5PtOuKDwLduo/s640/blogger-image--1998936454.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04723696036800395385noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-794770826871765901.post-72655623631226764382015-08-26T17:41:00.001-04:002015-08-26T17:54:23.528-04:00Our deck in progressAfter a few estimates, deciding between a deck vs. a patio and then waiting for permits to go through, we are finally getting our deck. <div><br></div><div>This is the baby 4x6 deck that came with the house. When the crew came in to tear it out we were surprised to find out the posts weren't even cemented into the ground. <br><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2QzlPREJiv9s3vH2kBQWzT5LoH57O7FEWf2QUf3a5_FjbbPpY-bu78Xfcri_Ll7CSMB8qYeVmNJGWXSttq2ruLrrBA6DvOZaRk-PxInxmAJIclfYuV15Qn4ei9VmwvM4_r3gSzJe_H6k/s640/blogger-image-1793223561.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2QzlPREJiv9s3vH2kBQWzT5LoH57O7FEWf2QUf3a5_FjbbPpY-bu78Xfcri_Ll7CSMB8qYeVmNJGWXSttq2ruLrrBA6DvOZaRk-PxInxmAJIclfYuV15Qn4ei9VmwvM4_r3gSzJe_H6k/s640/blogger-image-1793223561.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div>On Monday the old deck supports were removed and four giant new holes were dug. Then came an inspection where they were given the go ahead to continue. They poured cement into the holes and let it sit for two days before they started the install. </div><div><br></div><div>This is after they placed the posts and back filled. We originally asked for a 12x20 deck but enlarged it to 12x24 to bring it out to the end of the fireplace. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQlXW_R2uF4dQkvg27MetJyWwfA8ebebg78CP1tjvHy4mAyphTQsFAHOOZnecwEP3Z0CopzDe2ukfo8hj_Pq1m-bPe_grxhF7YOYLpZZkwCMUT2_Z8Z9PIYpOT120i-3YVtci5CNQfqk/s640/blogger-image--1490612481.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQlXW_R2uF4dQkvg27MetJyWwfA8ebebg78CP1tjvHy4mAyphTQsFAHOOZnecwEP3Z0CopzDe2ukfo8hj_Pq1m-bPe_grxhF7YOYLpZZkwCMUT2_Z8Z9PIYpOT120i-3YVtci5CNQfqk/s640/blogger-image--1490612481.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>They drilled holes through our basement walls to anchor the supports on the house. This is going to be one sturdy deck. The stairs will come down behind the fireplace. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVQiWtYK8MvLT9dbD34Y8Ic6qMGbSwpbL0SbLWQmzvf5xY0HZZoHw-SBiDiRhiEZyjd94L_IQQ8KFjGRxcLgWpbLOpxhMBIZMpw8WDfQ5bA6ksFmo8rzd3kFn77MBmsQ3k1BnJpn6tU98/s640/blogger-image-298230731.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVQiWtYK8MvLT9dbD34Y8Ic6qMGbSwpbL0SbLWQmzvf5xY0HZZoHw-SBiDiRhiEZyjd94L_IQQ8KFjGRxcLgWpbLOpxhMBIZMpw8WDfQ5bA6ksFmo8rzd3kFn77MBmsQ3k1BnJpn6tU98/s640/blogger-image-298230731.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf0oGSrL5ksQxpcd6x915WOI5RT1B31uy1928lKv-52cult2KbN1hzaILOFx63bjqnMt7PHLyQn3AJAPQPwhF5Jht6YWHoY6wK0SxA9uzyJr7GOQyFLCF5x9nObltBiNKsaHxzHhyphenhyphenSkV0/s640/blogger-image--641331621.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf0oGSrL5ksQxpcd6x915WOI5RT1B31uy1928lKv-52cult2KbN1hzaILOFx63bjqnMt7PHLyQn3AJAPQPwhF5Jht6YWHoY6wK0SxA9uzyJr7GOQyFLCF5x9nObltBiNKsaHxzHhyphenhyphenSkV0/s640/blogger-image--641331621.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV0TBc-qZ03gIUI0T3D_vXiFQ32UQ2vGAj65LhyhOMoyZHJLcqNWftwF_ES2C-aGVYbKQY2xKuejRATUoDLybBxghGat7svunBIVquy1DSwFLlvIeFPa32ffDSMiMfxXLSPArELYlEe6g/s640/blogger-image-445394393.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV0TBc-qZ03gIUI0T3D_vXiFQ32UQ2vGAj65LhyhOMoyZHJLcqNWftwF_ES2C-aGVYbKQY2xKuejRATUoDLybBxghGat7svunBIVquy1DSwFLlvIeFPa32ffDSMiMfxXLSPArELYlEe6g/s640/blogger-image-445394393.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwOr5p3P4G1OCjt-Jf1MXxCJy4I3YP8leeU7gomI3LIZ5-evyUfMzOMKixajcT2ZbwN9Tb0c5kakqFchlzdv6mTWCLg2kw0iTRMVbd3tLkynO4P8AUyVxo-y4CfmzEiC94HWsA0jsPPCw/s640/blogger-image--144304698.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwOr5p3P4G1OCjt-Jf1MXxCJy4I3YP8leeU7gomI3LIZ5-evyUfMzOMKixajcT2ZbwN9Tb0c5kakqFchlzdv6mTWCLg2kw0iTRMVbd3tLkynO4P8AUyVxo-y4CfmzEiC94HWsA0jsPPCw/s640/blogger-image--144304698.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>They put in the railing posts and angled the edges. By the end of the day they had finished the framing and we're starting to install the boards. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhhiTC1HmAUpnMjfe2uPue74UO6JzsTAWvjE6qKt2HG7g6T_7SLDB0LWrf-offgQKxGzBBw9VGG1444bCAPsmPTJz29DzLM0-Jpyviip46zyqZshqzzi6e7HbKD1GYdpqRPOWY6nG-puw/s640/blogger-image-140562417.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhhiTC1HmAUpnMjfe2uPue74UO6JzsTAWvjE6qKt2HG7g6T_7SLDB0LWrf-offgQKxGzBBw9VGG1444bCAPsmPTJz29DzLM0-Jpyviip46zyqZshqzzi6e7HbKD1GYdpqRPOWY6nG-puw/s640/blogger-image-140562417.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvaVF3hxdJswvDr_f15OCl6v8yuWuUl96VjJDMwWAqQZuXDDehmhfTHYJHN8ajk-AssUNgqAGof3pOKR04_JYIW6Bs1u00J4Y_1InNBnjwkj7uP8gl-1ee7ARoaUPtLMPcotmuDYKH0eM/s640/blogger-image--1275617693.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvaVF3hxdJswvDr_f15OCl6v8yuWuUl96VjJDMwWAqQZuXDDehmhfTHYJHN8ajk-AssUNgqAGof3pOKR04_JYIW6Bs1u00J4Y_1InNBnjwkj7uP8gl-1ee7ARoaUPtLMPcotmuDYKH0eM/s640/blogger-image--1275617693.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhahXBBs40eG2ZMliNhaP9rSEZsz_uw1OoLPJ9T7S9ANTryUJDNzAWPDerkwJVzsIvy8_z9czxOBq43y-QtQgFZUY4yZsqQm_G54ESSAryiZm_JUrdqq36Hkm-kBiYf8ubcnfR9pUuJpXs/s640/blogger-image-1650873105.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhahXBBs40eG2ZMliNhaP9rSEZsz_uw1OoLPJ9T7S9ANTryUJDNzAWPDerkwJVzsIvy8_z9czxOBq43y-QtQgFZUY4yZsqQm_G54ESSAryiZm_JUrdqq36Hkm-kBiYf8ubcnfR9pUuJpXs/s640/blogger-image-1650873105.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZCqf7b9eFs0O-FulBRmi8YA2xlPORkiuVuAkI9GIJdvhKZwq5ibvHfEJXpQjHk0TREfbW1gBj0XuU6eomZVtx0uAsaacMiWqQahYwxT6VRnwCp0j05l_wkAqRsjhpEeF79aojJdP2gpA/s640/blogger-image--1773603648.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZCqf7b9eFs0O-FulBRmi8YA2xlPORkiuVuAkI9GIJdvhKZwq5ibvHfEJXpQjHk0TREfbW1gBj0XuU6eomZVtx0uAsaacMiWqQahYwxT6VRnwCp0j05l_wkAqRsjhpEeF79aojJdP2gpA/s640/blogger-image--1773603648.jpg"></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We are currently working on estimates to flatten out the lower portion of our yard and have sod installed. With all the yard work this summer, next summer we should be enjoying the fruits of our labor. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04723696036800395385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-794770826871765901.post-26204853159312426502015-08-16T20:33:00.001-04:002015-08-16T20:33:18.363-04:00Weekend projects and spare moments.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My boyfriend has been hard at work on our yard the past couple of weekends. He is just about done. It looks like this is the week our new deck will be put on as well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYzp-nfN0tY2Y_juWhmA88JPFuTEtmZGQYXYOc8nsns1lFG_6o6BUsKHUrcyrF0qwZZF2fpxccK-2lq62DxS8JXP9acbFA3ugoLbBshf8u-hOob6efub_UTHMhVoBj9ijf8F4ZBuCpY1k/s640/blogger-image--990019060.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYzp-nfN0tY2Y_juWhmA88JPFuTEtmZGQYXYOc8nsns1lFG_6o6BUsKHUrcyrF0qwZZF2fpxccK-2lq62DxS8JXP9acbFA3ugoLbBshf8u-hOob6efub_UTHMhVoBj9ijf8F4ZBuCpY1k/s640/blogger-image--990019060.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I want to pick out a bench for the front porch. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiek-HDYhYKXOPJ50rKHQGKw4ohpWspn4V_ip8p714mzvs9yrOKG8HKbFo4FolcJhbXghiccgFSfXUgV8J0U57GsjulZkm-IdVlqG_uyL78PaVGZwdMyENtmyD6hEnzXsSsmSBERDCPjGs/s640/blogger-image--352038479.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiek-HDYhYKXOPJ50rKHQGKw4ohpWspn4V_ip8p714mzvs9yrOKG8HKbFo4FolcJhbXghiccgFSfXUgV8J0U57GsjulZkm-IdVlqG_uyL78PaVGZwdMyENtmyD6hEnzXsSsmSBERDCPjGs/s640/blogger-image--352038479.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">He used the plants to try and camouflage the air conditioner and gas meter. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxJyZfuP_WlFU1OwqwIs6D83P3hwUDKSBf_-B508-TltNwdhAeR8ADK4WGaQIghpt-8tpd5DA2yZnZ1RdUG7K7HGm3gRraYQ9av_6FJHNDiaUtSfO12y_BUq6XFw-T4q4Do_AC_OV_550/s640/blogger-image--189094782.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxJyZfuP_WlFU1OwqwIs6D83P3hwUDKSBf_-B508-TltNwdhAeR8ADK4WGaQIghpt-8tpd5DA2yZnZ1RdUG7K7HGm3gRraYQ9av_6FJHNDiaUtSfO12y_BUq6XFw-T4q4Do_AC_OV_550/s640/blogger-image--189094782.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPDUCJb4JFHWbwu-u8bIKj0j260tJ8h2KcC5GoHAN3PpHsidyaVWKMie2PeMxpcN45EXlGKEWE0leFsyGY2nWR5-gQnCwb1lHcFC5Cr9_1BA1IiWCPudN0lQGLzuMa4mnzdfH7gO0tcD0/s640/blogger-image-1717231530.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPDUCJb4JFHWbwu-u8bIKj0j260tJ8h2KcC5GoHAN3PpHsidyaVWKMie2PeMxpcN45EXlGKEWE0leFsyGY2nWR5-gQnCwb1lHcFC5Cr9_1BA1IiWCPudN0lQGLzuMa4mnzdfH7gO0tcD0/s640/blogger-image-1717231530.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Inside we are still not completely put together. Time off from work is spent doing the cleaning and laundry. Just trying to do a little something each day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The mud room cubbies are already jam packed and things are overflowing onto the kitchen bar top. I picked up a couple of things to catch the clutter and mail before it makes it to the kitchen. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiej4-Pi5wnOifHJo1AgdAfZ6D9SIVBvxkog_k7ETq2bc5wv_sswE7txdej6K26KbRZMnTupUXEnLjgWyQwYmtJ3wFjBjZFpzg_cL127jYZOR3Tmh5osHpelFs6sayRnPb1wxPHqc8nJFM/s640/blogger-image--1854714435.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiej4-Pi5wnOifHJo1AgdAfZ6D9SIVBvxkog_k7ETq2bc5wv_sswE7txdej6K26KbRZMnTupUXEnLjgWyQwYmtJ3wFjBjZFpzg_cL127jYZOR3Tmh5osHpelFs6sayRnPb1wxPHqc8nJFM/s640/blogger-image--1854714435.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pictures and decor are going up slowly. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyQDcbTZk7xHgOpfTpz38BAUkdHRQs6Q9Q88T01WenLR05H_Hmh8Z_vuxVzreOPv87D5qiA-WWQzv9OlWnSacz-sETLhiiPtXkssnbw7upaHl4bpLGwZGDJUAhzN9X7n-y7BKlCuF8ZpM/s640/blogger-image--990729095.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyQDcbTZk7xHgOpfTpz38BAUkdHRQs6Q9Q88T01WenLR05H_Hmh8Z_vuxVzreOPv87D5qiA-WWQzv9OlWnSacz-sETLhiiPtXkssnbw7upaHl4bpLGwZGDJUAhzN9X7n-y7BKlCuF8ZpM/s640/blogger-image--990729095.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEYB5XQfa5ifO-XmvGMt3xroPZj0O9j62NUZ1Rbwam1uIjwqIS5C4b6fmhiqZAEZnB8Der37emzKRuSWL0NUg1g60KqpYh5o6Jp85I6896gCds-O95pct8o-pHJw4S5BpH85RCn7Cm714/s640/blogger-image-367577553.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEYB5XQfa5ifO-XmvGMt3xroPZj0O9j62NUZ1Rbwam1uIjwqIS5C4b6fmhiqZAEZnB8Der37emzKRuSWL0NUg1g60KqpYh5o6Jp85I6896gCds-O95pct8o-pHJw4S5BpH85RCn7Cm714/s640/blogger-image-367577553.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The 3rd car garage now houses what used to reside in our old shed. My boyfriend has done a great job getting it organized. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJnHbfB-Mli0rQHz-ystl6vewAzIWbEBLwCYYzx-NQqptMc1taM_Xk0ZsxuJ8iQhSikoINmkT752JZYU-4V0pqgbGypdEB_-4_3cCsp-hRAZQD3HjNM0o-zkh-EKJU8UQbJgPc76o0lNw/s640/blogger-image-1794847543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJnHbfB-Mli0rQHz-ystl6vewAzIWbEBLwCYYzx-NQqptMc1taM_Xk0ZsxuJ8iQhSikoINmkT752JZYU-4V0pqgbGypdEB_-4_3cCsp-hRAZQD3HjNM0o-zkh-EKJU8UQbJgPc76o0lNw/s640/blogger-image-1794847543.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">He put in a motorized platform that lowers to the ground when he needs to mow. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzBZ0TU1JGA-WBKv4jJLwZPv_ALGfOWWUTZ-y3P0L3f6p1IiU1dHOdS7NlmHDGJuEDeluJVjISmvyTZMWDxwNE3Xr6MbET536_Krp0DFbWE32aoiXNuFLZeJrc6spjP5AxLncpDr4eWZM/s640/blogger-image--1571559199.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzBZ0TU1JGA-WBKv4jJLwZPv_ALGfOWWUTZ-y3P0L3f6p1IiU1dHOdS7NlmHDGJuEDeluJVjISmvyTZMWDxwNE3Xr6MbET536_Krp0DFbWE32aoiXNuFLZeJrc6spjP5AxLncpDr4eWZM/s640/blogger-image--1571559199.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8a6WdOJmRsbyJts8PDMEJjS-L0150kp8Zfl8gDu-fg0LUyfW1Soy2MRomEFR7ngdr32nTyIzY909tn1ivDcTyiwHBSDtj5I-UUagM2P2BfkFejhiEscV8ciOpH-7HkdVK2aYqG1BVCzs/s640/blogger-image-1570845498.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8a6WdOJmRsbyJts8PDMEJjS-L0150kp8Zfl8gDu-fg0LUyfW1Soy2MRomEFR7ngdr32nTyIzY909tn1ivDcTyiwHBSDtj5I-UUagM2P2BfkFejhiEscV8ciOpH-7HkdVK2aYqG1BVCzs/s640/blogger-image-1570845498.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now an update on our pantry door. Home Depot is ordering a new one, hopefully correct this time. We just have to wait for a September 18th delivery. IF they don't delay it again. Ugh. The only thing good about the wait is I won't have our house warming until it's in and it gives me time to finish getting this house together. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04723696036800395385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-794770826871765901.post-7469044135312016912015-08-09T19:55:00.001-04:002015-08-09T20:00:52.098-04:00Up and coming on The BluffsI'm seeing red! As in, red sold stickers all over the neighborhood. Two of the best lots on our street were just sold in the past couple days. Susan is doing a great job!<div><br></div><div>Here's a run down of what's to come. </div><div><br></div><div>Lot #39 is just about done with the framing phase. We watched 2 men put this house together in 4 days! It was crazy to watch. This is a Wyndham. They will have a great view of the front pond. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17l0EB4iiuJhlwdaeQfDay_-J__Sa8oE33UMLLF7Rj7rasulvglEApDYInZ-ASpjd1jEqETgKl3lfBxtUxEj7bu8Hb3tXDZQ7kdvwwBONwnBZwGdy-s70mWpU2W1OBujlKlsZMMLiMiw/s640/blogger-image-128887039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17l0EB4iiuJhlwdaeQfDay_-J__Sa8oE33UMLLF7Rj7rasulvglEApDYInZ-ASpjd1jEqETgKl3lfBxtUxEj7bu8Hb3tXDZQ7kdvwwBONwnBZwGdy-s70mWpU2W1OBujlKlsZMMLiMiw/s640/blogger-image-128887039.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The newest spec house is under way on lot #57. Until it's actually sold, it has the lowest priority in getting done. It will be a Bradford. Right now it's completed the foundation phase. If you know someone interested in a new home now is the chance. I hear someone is already calling about it. The Bluffs are becoming a hot commodity. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgui5zZucARH_tHJVKnHSJIPmNFmSvcEsjXZ0MJSFz1WJtTpl80M8KG6WlBaAXnIDATrJJyL5kPk5I8hi752q-uRxkXZ8UQm9kG7b_SBInzPjb6b2MYujsax451RJcE07xc7L06KDQ2s3A/s640/blogger-image--1588607649.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgui5zZucARH_tHJVKnHSJIPmNFmSvcEsjXZ0MJSFz1WJtTpl80M8KG6WlBaAXnIDATrJJyL5kPk5I8hi752q-uRxkXZ8UQm9kG7b_SBInzPjb6b2MYujsax451RJcE07xc7L06KDQ2s3A/s640/blogger-image--1588607649.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We will have another Pinehurst in the neighborhood next to John and Cathys place. Lot #47 already has the footers in place. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz_GSjb7_q99ODD_xmSIa-tpxHfNLknIne5kbZJ5-d7K3uMYiYnYQ7l-FJR5PRnu9O1IAbZZese5oC24GXgV3KoUtWAvL_WiKLntuorvgb3OFyIWcu9-nNno-y8JjOq8xYuCMBDnEKg48/s640/blogger-image-930461665.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz_GSjb7_q99ODD_xmSIa-tpxHfNLknIne5kbZJ5-d7K3uMYiYnYQ7l-FJR5PRnu9O1IAbZZese5oC24GXgV3KoUtWAvL_WiKLntuorvgb3OFyIWcu9-nNno-y8JjOq8xYuCMBDnEKg48/s640/blogger-image-930461665.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lot #55 is a corner lot and it's one of the biggest lots in the community. They are putting a Dartmouth I with a 3 car side garage. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRHLiBd8s7NC7O6TD7uKdYAUzZ7tC-kvqvekfx9EHsMZ79zsO7jGezdlDSghJ9wTyTzPHn0oQydM4hBoPnc4wbBk-vNg7qZvredzYBOt2PGPgW6rPcMNTG7iloGDeL8gye-Bp1M200aJ8/s640/blogger-image-1871974109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRHLiBd8s7NC7O6TD7uKdYAUzZ7tC-kvqvekfx9EHsMZ79zsO7jGezdlDSghJ9wTyTzPHn0oQydM4hBoPnc4wbBk-vNg7qZvredzYBOt2PGPgW6rPcMNTG7iloGDeL8gye-Bp1M200aJ8/s640/blogger-image-1871974109.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Right across the street is lot #51. It will become a Sinclair. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixxWec4wWeBzdM8gyb3RyvJMTcY4MbBdVAWqGWXtvT6N-hmGooJdEeUzKEcuPkbvU8VE1Vrx1NkwXhoyom0JSBSdqZbqkEuDaejZarALteuT8aGu6CVh8_knRQHMo-UDukYbj8BTkBcnQ/s640/blogger-image--818387414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixxWec4wWeBzdM8gyb3RyvJMTcY4MbBdVAWqGWXtvT6N-hmGooJdEeUzKEcuPkbvU8VE1Vrx1NkwXhoyom0JSBSdqZbqkEuDaejZarALteuT8aGu6CVh8_knRQHMo-UDukYbj8BTkBcnQ/s640/blogger-image--818387414.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Two doors down sits lot #41. It sold this week and will be home to an Austin II. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCMEjtGkbGKp537Rrs_czHQXbOegtGz8lGOQ5ioKuPRcG5Qv8SlvC0kg4nNjGOgqU6soywVP4F5GV5Kts3UD6IC-gL0iiT1RYU22e2Q_EuhKW0e1YQjvRXT7PhEKHFmRMllf9eN3NdCxg/s640/blogger-image--259405874.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCMEjtGkbGKp537Rrs_czHQXbOegtGz8lGOQ5ioKuPRcG5Qv8SlvC0kg4nNjGOgqU6soywVP4F5GV5Kts3UD6IC-gL0iiT1RYU22e2Q_EuhKW0e1YQjvRXT7PhEKHFmRMllf9eN3NdCxg/s640/blogger-image--259405874.jpg"></a></div><br></div>The best news of all came today. Susan pulled up in front of our house to put a big red sold sticker on Lot #42!! We have actual neighbors now. We had the great opportunity to meet them a couple of times at the model home. Once they build we can finally be rid of that ugly electric pole in the yard. They are building a Camden. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5H-Px8fwcfHzzkdvWo0_2xZc9zHQF-DLUJOh58XpRxu-O46Nz9L5ULCRLIhPWabGdX3BBl6FH-sFz3FbFst5cHMEgnlY2DhGCj72yQpj4k1d8xzgWSTIKp0OHRi5WdLrQWwI8EOgZW0o/s640/blogger-image-359604103.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5H-Px8fwcfHzzkdvWo0_2xZc9zHQF-DLUJOh58XpRxu-O46Nz9L5ULCRLIhPWabGdX3BBl6FH-sFz3FbFst5cHMEgnlY2DhGCj72yQpj4k1d8xzgWSTIKp0OHRi5WdLrQWwI8EOgZW0o/s640/blogger-image-359604103.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Another weekend of projects at The Darby. </div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My project</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV3WysGreO39VJY4i4VcuQI3_tMHV0nScNPrkv1tnuj3lVi8PNBzdZ-4bdZEhyphenhyphenh6PDnSmp_BwcMy6XIWH6S1OeNtUHyDPSKFsOngdl_kP2Wzsv9bIBO9NzLy54HZB3RDnhBs1Zh60VJ6E/s640/blogger-image--1523013891.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV3WysGreO39VJY4i4VcuQI3_tMHV0nScNPrkv1tnuj3lVi8PNBzdZ-4bdZEhyphenhyphenh6PDnSmp_BwcMy6XIWH6S1OeNtUHyDPSKFsOngdl_kP2Wzsv9bIBO9NzLy54HZB3RDnhBs1Zh60VJ6E/s640/blogger-image--1523013891.jpg"></a></div><br></div>His project</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidN0ekbliiyrdAcFs90EaBd-59wcUHwCiBg3Zi2rQB4bMHsDg0hFTWP0Pwto7qb48dFg8mnosVHYe6KbeC3QpLdSOK9AMMTmkyV1Ba2tlr-8GAyMAE6Y5ifijMTYs130BbO4ImO0cbQ5Q/s640/blogger-image--1408917787.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidN0ekbliiyrdAcFs90EaBd-59wcUHwCiBg3Zi2rQB4bMHsDg0hFTWP0Pwto7qb48dFg8mnosVHYe6KbeC3QpLdSOK9AMMTmkyV1Ba2tlr-8GAyMAE6Y5ifijMTYs130BbO4ImO0cbQ5Q/s640/blogger-image--1408917787.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhUXx9q1WWjVgOCQs-sudHD7I7wVp_BBRDIQv8-VoWwQj6SFctzjD5Iyq9l9x6VXzQKDAdPEBffv7jF2GveaQ_0tuAIywIZVwTK_bORdim_L74RIzUljH6NC9mpgcKDqcCZ-k9UOdE4DE/s640/blogger-image--241889880.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhUXx9q1WWjVgOCQs-sudHD7I7wVp_BBRDIQv8-VoWwQj6SFctzjD5Iyq9l9x6VXzQKDAdPEBffv7jF2GveaQ_0tuAIywIZVwTK_bORdim_L74RIzUljH6NC9mpgcKDqcCZ-k9UOdE4DE/s640/blogger-image--241889880.jpg"></a></div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04723696036800395385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-794770826871765901.post-69124916444861218692015-08-07T18:40:00.001-04:002015-08-07T18:40:45.006-04:00DisappointmentMy gorgeous pantry door FINALLY came in after being delayed twice. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv9cB_14q0jbsUDB1FU4M2CGIxmFKDhp9ZZOQ_grWEqvjpWNMVtv3iAuwkUDu5we2ybbRSPWsBurApeCyQyIR5DpDH_94Reovzwc8MInhvpQPWw-lJbOODdbTOj5n7gQLi5zjy5l2JK5I/s640/blogger-image--12139482.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv9cB_14q0jbsUDB1FU4M2CGIxmFKDhp9ZZOQ_grWEqvjpWNMVtv3iAuwkUDu5we2ybbRSPWsBurApeCyQyIR5DpDH_94Reovzwc8MInhvpQPWw-lJbOODdbTOj5n7gQLi5zjy5l2JK5I/s640/blogger-image--12139482.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNWKqcBEs5NYkWSxTn4HVd13dw5SiYReZHL_arjDBPE9f_ZlOP5R88cVzz751pa6aoh_Wd6320ANi1tbr5j0vf1zKmPZJ4xU8Vnu28wSF1pZVTFxWisjscQkRhMpKx-U-Keah0eMoEmmU/s640/blogger-image-1443158776.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNWKqcBEs5NYkWSxTn4HVd13dw5SiYReZHL_arjDBPE9f_ZlOP5R88cVzz751pa6aoh_Wd6320ANi1tbr5j0vf1zKmPZJ4xU8Vnu28wSF1pZVTFxWisjscQkRhMpKx-U-Keah0eMoEmmU/s640/blogger-image-1443158776.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I opened it up ready to paint it. That's when I found out it was made for an in-swinging door instead of an out-swing. Ugh!! </div><div><br></div><div>It will be interesting to see how Home Depot handles this. We clearly told him it was an out-swing. </div><div><br></div><div>Does this really mean I have to wait another month for a door?</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04723696036800395385noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-794770826871765901.post-53652901664913941302015-08-06T14:01:00.001-04:002015-08-06T14:01:15.873-04:00The Great Wall of Darby is doneI took votes on Facebook, at work and on my blog. The votes were close but display 2 barely beat out display 3. People were generous to offer their advice and what they liked best about each. <div><br></div><div>In the end I took that advice and put together my favorite features of each to come up with the final product. I think it came out great. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_rt7aU2_S-0JoRwSEdN9-eAvDzG8Pi67fTch1od7kZ2FIlnUTT2T2-S7mraxPpV839-WJ6H3M5Rgo9uYn5ZIL1d7q5u4J5_9IczykcBN8fBgW_UFRwtinZeVG5EXWH_xVt1mcSwh6LY/s640/blogger-image-475590738.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_rt7aU2_S-0JoRwSEdN9-eAvDzG8Pi67fTch1od7kZ2FIlnUTT2T2-S7mraxPpV839-WJ6H3M5Rgo9uYn5ZIL1d7q5u4J5_9IczykcBN8fBgW_UFRwtinZeVG5EXWH_xVt1mcSwh6LY/s640/blogger-image-475590738.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04723696036800395385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-794770826871765901.post-78990118496568886512015-08-05T13:22:00.001-04:002015-08-05T13:22:53.011-04:00Time to voteI am putting up my wall display, art gallery, what have you... tomorrow. Taking advice from a fellow blogger I am laying out several designs and taking pictures to get a final layout. <div><br></div><div>I layed down paper to place them on so I can mark the paper for placement of the nails. Then attach the paper to the wall and put the nails where I need them. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9tpQc4ztcLhtCxMGDmpid0-eQ6q-V5jZlQmKuFJaXU8WntX18_axlJt_PSUg0yPf_JsxJJrXGHV8fi7f_Ps2rPhRdLPCRT5sKPfDMAEQfcvriIDpA-XBjIMcdGHmZFc7rXwEuNjXJd1g/s640/blogger-image-1232742230.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9tpQc4ztcLhtCxMGDmpid0-eQ6q-V5jZlQmKuFJaXU8WntX18_axlJt_PSUg0yPf_JsxJJrXGHV8fi7f_Ps2rPhRdLPCRT5sKPfDMAEQfcvriIDpA-XBjIMcdGHmZFc7rXwEuNjXJd1g/s640/blogger-image-1232742230.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>But first I have to decide. There are a few I like. So I'd like to ask you all which you like better. 1, 2 or 3? I will square them up and outline the layout when I decide. </div><div><br></div><div>1</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbfYQwivN-rIJXT7WIDsu7YIgyuOS-U-MNfWTgmkIPOBZBxnqNVQuPWLTLrin1qVv6jW_dWfMOanKR5jWlv2Cf3rPHaCjzUr9_qjPL5DZOaRXqvzP_UmFKrLSLL8EyT0VVd2T-xehWc2w/s640/blogger-image-1143123357.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbfYQwivN-rIJXT7WIDsu7YIgyuOS-U-MNfWTgmkIPOBZBxnqNVQuPWLTLrin1qVv6jW_dWfMOanKR5jWlv2Cf3rPHaCjzUr9_qjPL5DZOaRXqvzP_UmFKrLSLL8EyT0VVd2T-xehWc2w/s640/blogger-image-1143123357.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>2</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAtUV9zs7pI7CwIJIe1kyJMTWUTrt3x1a19lD_79BzccEJkPSYFx8rt4yUaN_-5d-DlZM-HVdX02HpkmqIwmerBndVASnMkO4sk7WzgTc-oA_rart5XJpKgGDM-94dhxggm9qVpML1OoA/s640/blogger-image-1124827601.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAtUV9zs7pI7CwIJIe1kyJMTWUTrt3x1a19lD_79BzccEJkPSYFx8rt4yUaN_-5d-DlZM-HVdX02HpkmqIwmerBndVASnMkO4sk7WzgTc-oA_rart5XJpKgGDM-94dhxggm9qVpML1OoA/s640/blogger-image-1124827601.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>3</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOb0DQ9ercnQ9bYuwjXyWsG-uAaGV03hEgJZbvaoDS-ybP7nqmVTUsGkvzkZMSECRvsrQDhIhJOAK3Jn9cNcJzUot_drC2y9ziEb2ShsoUtBJ1RMWi_Z1ZBDYHXYoUr-xMlYBN3kZJGvA/s640/blogger-image--1619932475.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOb0DQ9ercnQ9bYuwjXyWsG-uAaGV03hEgJZbvaoDS-ybP7nqmVTUsGkvzkZMSECRvsrQDhIhJOAK3Jn9cNcJzUot_drC2y9ziEb2ShsoUtBJ1RMWi_Z1ZBDYHXYoUr-xMlYBN3kZJGvA/s640/blogger-image--1619932475.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04723696036800395385noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-794770826871765901.post-73383668393410560662015-08-03T12:04:00.001-04:002015-08-03T12:04:10.022-04:00You said WHAT??!!We went to a fun night out with my boyfriends coworkers on Saturday. They congratulated us on the new house and asked a lot of questions <div><br></div><div>One of which was, "When is the house warming party? We need a party". Then out of my boyfriends mouth comes, "We're thinking two weeks." We're thinking WHAT?!!</div><div><br></div><div>Now that we are both back to work progress has slowed way down. But it looks like I'll have to pick up the pace if he wants a party in two weeks. </div><div><br></div><div>The outlet covers are in the process of getting changed out. I chose the covers but my boyfriend wanted to change the outlets to match a little better. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBuSvWieQrH0ZNnPmzyWaz4IbA42WkElaKNZsoJipOPnQL_dvvADOujKQDt1Sna-Ga58xFfiK8FcXdrI7e_uCQTs0D0Gy-R5YrvhUe4cmbPbCgGbG5OW7DVSAS-fJ6i5uvJZJAgT4YVbU/s640/blogger-image-1758364243.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBuSvWieQrH0ZNnPmzyWaz4IbA42WkElaKNZsoJipOPnQL_dvvADOujKQDt1Sna-Ga58xFfiK8FcXdrI7e_uCQTs0D0Gy-R5YrvhUe4cmbPbCgGbG5OW7DVSAS-fJ6i5uvJZJAgT4YVbU/s640/blogger-image-1758364243.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbqcvd8H_hBS9HjXJ_8BSUYTIE3gm7MDp_ZzuFiURiU8DekgnxOf61-EeV2s6S5jShA-1kMweSvg0WHcw5gSPgzq3MxYrh-9SU20tE25-w7fenRRLHKTNHt-fYyv6k2u1JUYWQXcHQGbk/s640/blogger-image--127318389.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbqcvd8H_hBS9HjXJ_8BSUYTIE3gm7MDp_ZzuFiURiU8DekgnxOf61-EeV2s6S5jShA-1kMweSvg0WHcw5gSPgzq3MxYrh-9SU20tE25-w7fenRRLHKTNHt-fYyv6k2u1JUYWQXcHQGbk/s640/blogger-image--127318389.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I put up our "No Soliciting" sign. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCAm-_NBG139P7_8L8qfcC4-uJdqpbveEgAgHwBD59cb5ISPqyBr53U3mDhzAotONx7nq59xDOWfB8kxI7a6eHIphpY53FsNwSy2VTlmN4Gj-o8SjAGk2MKB3KHJdABAy3wpV0SAqIxMc/s640/blogger-image-867168813.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCAm-_NBG139P7_8L8qfcC4-uJdqpbveEgAgHwBD59cb5ISPqyBr53U3mDhzAotONx7nq59xDOWfB8kxI7a6eHIphpY53FsNwSy2VTlmN4Gj-o8SjAGk2MKB3KHJdABAy3wpV0SAqIxMc/s640/blogger-image-867168813.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The glass door for the basement came in. My boyfriend had to notch out for the hinges and door handle. We were told it would come with them already so that was an irritation. My job today is to clean up the messy paint job they did. My pantry door has been delayed, yet again. The quality of that door had better be good or we won't be shopping at Home Depot anymore. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisnz9duSZOOU-X7SrXEO9Zty-GG9DIzYnNUXTRr8v1mLeCLX7JxxUwTMaf92ViPqSudmdShrWN6nz6AmjnZIkKt865ZXv0WMlHBtF-sPT_A53cQj1NQ1QXqP7Anq8RlwyyRvGFOjEAVao/s640/blogger-image-745871692.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisnz9duSZOOU-X7SrXEO9Zty-GG9DIzYnNUXTRr8v1mLeCLX7JxxUwTMaf92ViPqSudmdShrWN6nz6AmjnZIkKt865ZXv0WMlHBtF-sPT_A53cQj1NQ1QXqP7Anq8RlwyyRvGFOjEAVao/s640/blogger-image-745871692.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>So I thought I could use the curtains for our old house in some of our rooms. Well... I didn't think about ceiling heights. They are 9ft here and the curtains don't fit. I designed this room around those curtains. <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ugh, something else to shop for.</span></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7X1LY8kBzwtzMzMR6ScoUZw2GNf1kRvL1btmaSXvm6VpxcZUMHqCnkvOwDIIGk6Q7TI1frjnULOtbT5aeHQzJwYJjKVyYT5zsrOOOxGbrjdPNVzzVg848xD2tEnlCsAD44eXtD5puc0/s640/blogger-image-1613832276.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7X1LY8kBzwtzMzMR6ScoUZw2GNf1kRvL1btmaSXvm6VpxcZUMHqCnkvOwDIIGk6Q7TI1frjnULOtbT5aeHQzJwYJjKVyYT5zsrOOOxGbrjdPNVzzVg848xD2tEnlCsAD44eXtD5puc0/s640/blogger-image-1613832276.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We have decided to sod the wooded area of our backyard. It's almost cleared out now of rocks and we will use a stump remover. It will give the kids a lot more room to play. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ubFjAhN5isE2MC-5NiJwbQK8v54x8wPWeBpPfeLGwlC9k1zfSrBdHiUBW00gI0uQr8EE4xRlqGCCxEKQLjCbyhj0Q6emDKxlymwuGVPKJwogmqeyptFzxnt31hf3k-aLgQNGM5uPsWw/s640/blogger-image-174634884.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ubFjAhN5isE2MC-5NiJwbQK8v54x8wPWeBpPfeLGwlC9k1zfSrBdHiUBW00gI0uQr8EE4xRlqGCCxEKQLjCbyhj0Q6emDKxlymwuGVPKJwogmqeyptFzxnt31hf3k-aLgQNGM5uPsWw/s640/blogger-image-174634884.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The wood we cut down has been piled up for future use in what will be a great outdoor firepit. Then the deck will be installed soon and we will have a complete backyard. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2I485a7f5WUIrPfs43x1UW6oulbzKyu7P7eOG30ibypbBwHv_AgS1DM5TfyjyaHGUHYNBQZ0WUobINPF7xxx3s7jSeq8qTv3XZSViEwlLokTI7Ddenwkdel_1sLLp7Cm6qEipJI24dJM/s640/blogger-image-618441057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2I485a7f5WUIrPfs43x1UW6oulbzKyu7P7eOG30ibypbBwHv_AgS1DM5TfyjyaHGUHYNBQZ0WUobINPF7xxx3s7jSeq8qTv3XZSViEwlLokTI7Ddenwkdel_1sLLp7Cm6qEipJI24dJM/s640/blogger-image-618441057.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOdmCZ91YWxEdG_z-ce0VoDLx0bdlYj0nIbWG1jLNsXchXpMiPm-OZtmGDqJ8X4L6qz4gCsX5uVc8VDHof1c78UFtJuiF1xstwJWnB7I66UqoOAui1_pid5L2Q0lnpAyg_EwC1TL2EjXw/s640/blogger-image--698126598.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOdmCZ91YWxEdG_z-ce0VoDLx0bdlYj0nIbWG1jLNsXchXpMiPm-OZtmGDqJ8X4L6qz4gCsX5uVc8VDHof1c78UFtJuiF1xstwJWnB7I66UqoOAui1_pid5L2Q0lnpAyg_EwC1TL2EjXw/s640/blogger-image--698126598.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The kids have finished up with their playroom. This is probably the cleanest it's ever going to be. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj6l_TdWID3Er2vr_MLxxv0U9-9l_KoiUu7cJjPwAApSMQa_F940lmiw4yhtyqLCIXORnT-_HOishfeCKPSh8Akl1uDwjbhRqY84MfXCTBx0WDALc1jrQqGcXmvzoFX3fMr9o-dFRDYsQ/s640/blogger-image--562588855.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj6l_TdWID3Er2vr_MLxxv0U9-9l_KoiUu7cJjPwAApSMQa_F940lmiw4yhtyqLCIXORnT-_HOishfeCKPSh8Akl1uDwjbhRqY84MfXCTBx0WDALc1jrQqGcXmvzoFX3fMr9o-dFRDYsQ/s640/blogger-image--562588855.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuUoFxmWlwlUurkPRRQ_iKlvoMCadknM9BYe03u3zrAN_GGReCWsbsHVMTHvzc25e1qTZAMebGxc5qav2z7FpOSPEPMXifOuzy1IkujkLySBoLD4MqTfq53zwgR0le5Moi2QGVTtU5wV8/s640/blogger-image-1685308270.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuUoFxmWlwlUurkPRRQ_iKlvoMCadknM9BYe03u3zrAN_GGReCWsbsHVMTHvzc25e1qTZAMebGxc5qav2z7FpOSPEPMXifOuzy1IkujkLySBoLD4MqTfq53zwgR0le5Moi2QGVTtU5wV8/s640/blogger-image-1685308270.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyE_bPLIOsPKJs-LOR23uQkLkr8X4Ya4RXTjs-jt6vENOUbM_ebs8rSUydzcKzm7JiXGj7sQ5Z3rWqe9qZF4nqlVxrKOjlA14G47l2hooTO6ohH6SVG34okWVFMhVdZAPGthZNnAdCL4Q/s640/blogger-image--104394359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyE_bPLIOsPKJs-LOR23uQkLkr8X4Ya4RXTjs-jt6vENOUbM_ebs8rSUydzcKzm7JiXGj7sQ5Z3rWqe9qZF4nqlVxrKOjlA14G47l2hooTO6ohH6SVG34okWVFMhVdZAPGthZNnAdCL4Q/s640/blogger-image--104394359.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Now I have to do something with this wall. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7RP6yRVjh17jJ2QNm_jhuUK_eQlGxApCE7kzRRX3CTjVgK1y9D8_ik4OUBsO770EpmQejdB8wmaPFT4eljTlUJJX4F-bpHb2045Zg8FgEC819N7dDSihnWAWhJWImN1WNIQgxUD6BA_s/s640/blogger-image-451344758.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7RP6yRVjh17jJ2QNm_jhuUK_eQlGxApCE7kzRRX3CTjVgK1y9D8_ik4OUBsO770EpmQejdB8wmaPFT4eljTlUJJX4F-bpHb2045Zg8FgEC819N7dDSihnWAWhJWImN1WNIQgxUD6BA_s/s640/blogger-image-451344758.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi3KcgquqqFl7ZTzRbBN1C-ea88j2THu5bpjckbzSFPE0Snz9nNtBdzmbW0FR0uhB7DvmrHvzP05m6vC_HlZnRo9uE4qubLUhjHgGvvcNoO_A36lj5-XyFRsI4_t9s8SjsZlq7CXClgVA/s640/blogger-image-2133976091.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi3KcgquqqFl7ZTzRbBN1C-ea88j2THu5bpjckbzSFPE0Snz9nNtBdzmbW0FR0uhB7DvmrHvzP05m6vC_HlZnRo9uE4qubLUhjHgGvvcNoO_A36lj5-XyFRsI4_t9s8SjsZlq7CXClgVA/s640/blogger-image-2133976091.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>My next day off is earmarked to paint the bedroom and master bath. Then painting is done. Hallelujah! </div><div><br></div><div>Ok, two weeks. We shall see. My boyfriend has been working on his garage and it's starting to look good. This may just be a garage warming party if things don't go well. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04723696036800395385noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-794770826871765901.post-3661529776152354422015-07-31T17:42:00.001-04:002015-07-31T17:42:34.985-04:00How do people do it?I was very lucky to be able to take a weeks vacation after our closing. My boyfriend took two weeks. We were able to get a lot of projects done and the house is now livable. <div><br></div><div>Had we not done that I don't know how we'd be coping. We both work and have the kids at home to care for. I work 10-11 hours a day, come home to make dinner and clean up and that leaves me about 2 hours a day to get anything done. After working all day I choose to relax on the sofa with my boyfriend for those couple of hours. </div><div><br></div><div>Today was my day off and I squeezed in time with the kids and just a couple of projects. </div><div><br></div><div>Hiking with the kiddos </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoId_FMTJ0I4A5ZDk_UbQeD5EgwfuSSWyXZDDxJYqx5KdEEB98vIhoFRY1XQKq3CmyRW9mFuTgOHkUtOlQl5Q5iNxowOMTqVa7t5mSjFN7F6CD7AAP1dc_qBCtQlAra6qNo8fX6I8Dblo/s640/blogger-image-658688451.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoId_FMTJ0I4A5ZDk_UbQeD5EgwfuSSWyXZDDxJYqx5KdEEB98vIhoFRY1XQKq3CmyRW9mFuTgOHkUtOlQl5Q5iNxowOMTqVa7t5mSjFN7F6CD7AAP1dc_qBCtQlAra6qNo8fX6I8Dblo/s640/blogger-image-658688451.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The roll-out garbage has been installed. We had to knock out the back half-shelf to make it fit. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFnXCNx_jBm2WdIeYRa7lyajIWcxUwgNzkc63LeafVX_KcaLVjrU6MfPiZvnASjJojXqYp-IuLJWwrUUwn9roAVT6TREL3NkX4Vj5Zxv6WbqCh-nUVWnyOe4b1SzsMcm4sZ9OR0Sem8lk/s640/blogger-image-744701320.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFnXCNx_jBm2WdIeYRa7lyajIWcxUwgNzkc63LeafVX_KcaLVjrU6MfPiZvnASjJojXqYp-IuLJWwrUUwn9roAVT6TREL3NkX4Vj5Zxv6WbqCh-nUVWnyOe4b1SzsMcm4sZ9OR0Sem8lk/s640/blogger-image-744701320.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We put in motion sensing light switches in our master closet and the garage. The closet one also has a night light. Great for making our way to the restroom at night. There are no windows in the bathroom so it's DARK!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKANGEuKUHR-NTRr0JJepo_y4G7OXDTk3I-kAybL__sULPY9N8oMU4ZdSmck-dwuSFetA5jGhRPmEls8aoJppbbRq4VzfOKLGUIY-Rw4yd8YFddUBtj6GKtsYfw0GQX8m9KPGhDYVfWdI/s640/blogger-image-737269249.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKANGEuKUHR-NTRr0JJepo_y4G7OXDTk3I-kAybL__sULPY9N8oMU4ZdSmck-dwuSFetA5jGhRPmEls8aoJppbbRq4VzfOKLGUIY-Rw4yd8YFddUBtj6GKtsYfw0GQX8m9KPGhDYVfWdI/s640/blogger-image-737269249.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEiVe_vS4sNk0DGrXeC8jSSExxfOjKX3YqRr5aacx5ETkShz2l8BazMETmGHdYpEkaIyOIavWpyWrrVfXXOfz14ehLHxl_olWjYO2bE-SyW-To-p2CUO_sn4Wt21AsmZXaxUyLhi2pYUM/s640/blogger-image-1028921921.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEiVe_vS4sNk0DGrXeC8jSSExxfOjKX3YqRr5aacx5ETkShz2l8BazMETmGHdYpEkaIyOIavWpyWrrVfXXOfz14ehLHxl_olWjYO2bE-SyW-To-p2CUO_sn4Wt21AsmZXaxUyLhi2pYUM/s640/blogger-image-1028921921.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And I finally painted our powder room. Frog tape lives up to its reputation. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNgy5xz8kaJ56p3OuoQKh8TkWxKlOH8W4rXS5ncbBETmpH-yU9iQuwGCLiHLK-O_lomAHA8KznnRHKVBINUm_0KdP7a04N4GR15QyC1E4w30PXJJnJXcJ2dhthiLZG7DjdL5xgi8ZABgI/s640/blogger-image-944721067.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNgy5xz8kaJ56p3OuoQKh8TkWxKlOH8W4rXS5ncbBETmpH-yU9iQuwGCLiHLK-O_lomAHA8KznnRHKVBINUm_0KdP7a04N4GR15QyC1E4w30PXJJnJXcJ2dhthiLZG7DjdL5xgi8ZABgI/s640/blogger-image-944721067.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKrPC8nS5UrzYtNXiQDbC43BfHy1L20TbOAgQbDmFCgs8BOMzz830Jo0b8aLI45_l5iqi9iYlP-ue68SY_Xq0fCc0AMU6uIF-8pTme7oIkxkhJwTHwd3_9TEwDdewjZZprS8hLuunQf5Y/s640/blogger-image-601864268.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKrPC8nS5UrzYtNXiQDbC43BfHy1L20TbOAgQbDmFCgs8BOMzz830Jo0b8aLI45_l5iqi9iYlP-ue68SY_Xq0fCc0AMU6uIF-8pTme7oIkxkhJwTHwd3_9TEwDdewjZZprS8hLuunQf5Y/s640/blogger-image-601864268.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The sacrifice was the kitchen didn't get cleaned and the laundry didn't get done. Now I get to spend my evening doing both. </div><div><br></div><div>My suggestion to those building now... Try to get some time off to put your homes together. I would have pulled all my hair out while sitting in a pile of boxes had I not. </div><div><br></div><div>Seriously, who has the time to move and put together a home while working full time? I sure don't. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04723696036800395385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-794770826871765901.post-74366921361676097052015-07-28T16:46:00.001-04:002015-07-28T16:46:30.216-04:00"I'll be back"I work with computers on a daily basis. We always have the newest smartphones. Heck, I've even kind of figured out this blogging thing. I would venture to say I am technologically inclined. That is, until I tried to do the laundry. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRnfTGBKRCfUihnMJNqeMCnHY-AKS9XomdABcTkSK7KZbUPrFNM1lcBgfRyYLOOzaiwHE967PuuL1Nb-Sy5H8zV7tH1zkfhH1vSgeD2Di6rZKAPim9R93raGB6qu2Rgj1VyMOHNJ-efV0/s640/blogger-image--1341149658.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRnfTGBKRCfUihnMJNqeMCnHY-AKS9XomdABcTkSK7KZbUPrFNM1lcBgfRyYLOOzaiwHE967PuuL1Nb-Sy5H8zV7tH1zkfhH1vSgeD2Di6rZKAPim9R93raGB6qu2Rgj1VyMOHNJ-efV0/s640/blogger-image--1341149658.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>These new "smart" appliances are a little scary. They beep at you, sing to you and have buttons I've never even heard of. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs74VZnpgF__0cHvGdT0ykXAN7jkV67tWWkDAtDDpg9EoLHCjiPfjtVcvROfEJGe3ez4x8BvlOXC7IGwvF2qMQQhUlsCwHNmqErGb-o-EyRuT1pry0Qq1e69G0WBH6YBp8GJlc24aJl48/s640/blogger-image--1430551697.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs74VZnpgF__0cHvGdT0ykXAN7jkV67tWWkDAtDDpg9EoLHCjiPfjtVcvROfEJGe3ez4x8BvlOXC7IGwvF2qMQQhUlsCwHNmqErGb-o-EyRuT1pry0Qq1e69G0WBH6YBp8GJlc24aJl48/s640/blogger-image--1430551697.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioy1kXJO8_LhpfVfmox-oE_ghXgdSMr8KgkRQHn2exSRitr82c-mA8LBQQZzrDV6FhYwAdCmCrkH8XqsN4ucby03lBtANz3H7hKs4fHWC5A0GzGRIE5gCFu9vjwPLmI6PqduvKFvFxL_8/s640/blogger-image-871571568.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioy1kXJO8_LhpfVfmox-oE_ghXgdSMr8KgkRQHn2exSRitr82c-mA8LBQQZzrDV6FhYwAdCmCrkH8XqsN4ucby03lBtANz3H7hKs4fHWC5A0GzGRIE5gCFu9vjwPLmI6PqduvKFvFxL_8/s640/blogger-image-871571568.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Feeling clearly out of my league I begrudgingly opened the manuals. I read about each feature and the basics on how to use them. I loaded up my "he" detergent, chose the preferred cycle and pushed start. Then The Machine took over. I seriously had a major "Terminator" moment as it locked it's lid and did things I've never seen before. It agitated, twisted back and forth and went into a serious spin, sounding as though a plane were preparing to take off. This was the load sensor doing its job. (Whatever that really means). </div><div><br></div><div>In the end The Machine was defeated and actually sang a sweet little song as it finished its cycle. But I am still watching them out of the corner of my eye. When they try to take over the world, I'll be ready. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04723696036800395385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-794770826871765901.post-57526536466317827922015-07-25T20:16:00.001-04:002015-07-25T20:42:38.140-04:00Today's projects<span style="font-family: inherit;">I cleaned out the mud room and painted it. Then I hung new hooks and some decor. I'm really happy with how it turned out. I've been eyeing some metal baskets from The Container Store to line the top and the shelves. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I also cleaned up the nook or as we call it, the dining room. I have to thank my amazing boyfriend for the beautiful roses. We are still debating on a rug. We have a boy who still gets half his food on the floor vs possible scratches on the floor. We also need to get some curtains. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The difficult part of the day was putting up AJ's giant fathead all by myself. It was no easy task. His room is now ready for his homecoming tomorrow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My projects tomorrow are painting stripes in the powder room and painting the master bedroom. Cleaning up the house and tackling boxes with whatever time I have left in the day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We've been putting together a list for our 60 day. So far we have three items. Not too shabby if you ask me. It really is a well built house. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The flooring trim at the top of the stairs needs to be nailed down. It's very loose. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The toilet in the powder room needs to be tightened down and caulked around the bottom. Somehow this was missed by all of us. I didn't think to sit down on the toilets during our walk-through lol. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There is a missing piece of flooring trim under the sliding glass door. I didn't notice until I was putting the drop cloth in place and a metal piece jabbed me. I think they removed it when they had to fix our flooring and never put it back. </span></div>
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