Category Archives: Household
Deck Cover Project
This project is a little ironic in that, for years I have always wanted to sit on my patio and look up into the shade trees but couldn’t because of an ugly old trailer park-type awning. So, as in my … Continue reading
Back Yard Landscape Facelift
I have finally finished the landscaping project that connects the new patio and the new deck that was built over the old patio coming off of the kitchen. Before… After We used some of the old bricks left over from … Continue reading
Build a Deck Project, Phase II
Ok, first some revisions to “phase I”. I went ahead and extended the deck 1 foot out the other side after all, so it is a full 16 ft deck. I had to remove the old awning before I could … Continue reading
Build a Deck Project, Phase I
Now that the new patio is done, for the most part, (there are still some fence boards to mend, stain and gravel edging etc) I have started on the new deck that will be placed over the existing (older) patio … Continue reading
Block patio project, Phase IV
After getting the block down, you must go over it with a plate tamper, the same one I used to pack the 3/4 minus gravel earlier. I’ve heard different ways it should be done, like spread the sand over it … Continue reading
Block patio project, Phase III
Now the fun begins! After packing the gravel comes the time to lay some block. First I made a bed of sand 1″ (inch) thick by laying 3/4″ PVC pipe (3/4 is the inner diameter, 1″ is the outer diameter) … Continue reading
Block patio project, Phase II
Now that the pad for the patio and pathway between the garden and patio have been cleaned and prepared by removing all dirt and tree roots, it’s time for the gravel. The gravel gets delivered by a local rental place. … Continue reading
Block patio project, Phase I
Ok, as if the kitchen remodel wasn’t enough, now we are tearing out the back yard and making it a more inviting and livable space. We are putting in a block patio with a small tiered fountain on one corner … Continue reading
Kitchen Remodeling IV
Well, the counter top people came and installed counter tops in the kitchen and bathroom. The bathroom is also getting a face lift but not as major as the kitchen. New counter top (keeping vanity), sink, faucet, shower faucet set, … Continue reading
Kitchen Remodeling III
Now that the old cabinets have been completely removed, we did some patching and spackling of the sheet rock. I am comfortable with spackle, even filling quite large areas (where the old back splash tore the facing of the sheet … Continue reading
