My parents came out to visit Elena and Carl and I put them to work! Rae Ann cleared the backyard of a few old tree stumps. One benefit to somewhat sandy soils and really hot summers is that dead tree roots break down relatively quickly so after a year you can just pull the stump and roots out of the ground.
Carl and I also decided to expand our patio. Rae Ann began digging out the old plastic blocks and pebbles put in place by the previous owner and then dug into the soil. Once she started going, Carl joined in the effort after work and on the weekend. The goal was to have the patio area prepped for Rick when he arrived. Rick and Carl would lay the
pavers over Memorial Day Weekend.
A project Carl and I have been wanting to complete, but never seemed to get around to was putting down base boards. Thanks, Dad, for installing the base boards, our house looks finished and is much more welcoming when we come home.
Here is the new patio space prepped and ready for
pavers. It was a hot weekend but Rick and Carl were able to install and finish off the patio over the three day weekend. What a transformation over the plastic blocks previously there. Now we just need to find a dining set and we can enjoy
alfresco dining all year round!
My parents came out to visit Elena and Carl and I put them to work! Rae Ann cleared the backyard of a few old tree stumps. One benefit to somewhat sandy soils and really hot summers is that dead tree roots break down relatively quickly so after a year you can just pull the stump and roots out of the ground.
Carl and I also decided to expand our patio. Rae Ann began digging out the old plastic blocks and pebbles put in place by the previous owner and then dug into the soil. Once she started going, Carl joined in the effort after work and on the weekend. The goal was to have the patio area prepped for Rick when he arrived. Rick and Carl would lay the pavers over Memorial Day Weekend.
A project Carl and I have been wanting to complete, but never seemed to get around to was putting down base boards. Thanks, Dad, for installing the base boards, our house looks finished and is much more welcoming when we come home.
Here is the new patio space prepped and ready for pavers. It was a hot weekend but Rick and Carl were able to install and finish off the patio over the three day weekend. What a transformation over the plastic blocks previously there. Now we just need to find a dining set and we can enjoy alfresco dining all year round!
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