This summer we decided to take on a few new projects around the house. First we (and by "we" I mean David & his friend Chip) built a pergola in the backyard. It looks great so far. We (again David) still have to built the forms and pour the concrete to finish off the flooring ... which we also plan to stain. I'm hoping it's fully completed & ready for "entertaining" by next spring. With all the heat we've had this summer ... projects outdoors haven't been terribly appealing. Our yard is a mess ... we've lost most of our plants & the lawn is brown & crunchy. Ugh! In addition to the pergola, we decided to do some minor remodeling of our half-bath downstairs. I wasn't smart enough to take "before" pics . But if you haven't seen it in person ... it was previously wall to wall shell-themed wall paper (that was peeling & tearing in places courtesy of the previous owners) & a dinky shell shaped pedestal sink. We stripped the wall paper. Textured the walls. Added new paint. Bought a new sink ... which I think is a little more stylish & is certainly more functional. I'm pretty pleased with the outcome. (Even if it is a project we started in May & JUST finished this week!) Along with all the projects we started on purpose ... we have had to undertake a few that we hadn't planned on. Due to a hail storm we had in June while we were on vacation, we are in the process (or should I say State farm in combination with out contractors are in the process) of replacing both the roof on our current home as well as the roof on our lease house in Denton. Between meeting with the insurance adjusters & the contractors it has been a long drawn out process. I'm hoping we have both roofs completed by the end of Sept. Fingers crossed! The good, bad & ugly of home-ownership! ; )
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| The Pergola |
Not the best picture ever ... hard to get a good angle in such a tiny space. Still needs a few more finishing touches. But SO much better than before!
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