It has been a
good long while since I tore down the original cedar fence and completely
rebuilt it. I have been consistently maintaining this fence ever since because I don't want to have to do that
again. It was a huge job and with lumber
prices the way they are it would cost a fortune to do it now. We have a big Sycamore tree in our yard and
it is gorgeous. It wasn't that big when
I first moved in, but over the years it has grown a lot. I work hard to keep it pruned and healthy so
we can keep it. Because of my efforts it
has grown to the point of pushing over the fence that ran alongside of it. Time to move the fence.
Demo and putting in "new" post and rails
A new flowerbed with loads of potential
We ended up
removing the slats of wood from our compost bin to fill in what we needed and
this worked perfectly because they were weathered and matched the original
fencing. I don't mind replacing the ones
I scabbed off of the compost bin with new wood and not having them match, but I
really didn't want new lumber standing out like a sore thumb, especially as
this is our main entrance to our home.
The compost bin saved the day and my pocket on this project. We finished up the "new fence" with
$0 out of pocket!
And a new entry into our yard
I'm thinking of adding a light to the post by the gate
The big tree is
now part of our front yard instead of stuck out in the driveway and we all
agree that is really how it should've been all along. I got busy turning over the soil which was horrible
to say the least. The compost bin saved
the day once again as I hauled eight buckets of compost over and amended this
dirt adding nutrients and gobs of happy fat earthworms. Next up will be to get it planted and looking
as beautiful as our other flowerbeds. It
is coming along folks!
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ReplyDeleteThank you dear! :)
DeleteLooking good!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteOh, my goodness! What an amazing transformation. Your daughters are such a blessing. I love reading and seeing the pictures of all the handy repairs you do to your home.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad :0)
DeleteGreat job!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tammy!
DeleteI am married to a woodworker who works alone. So when I see a project like this, I think -- I couldn't possibly do that. You two made it look effortless and what great results!
ReplyDeleteYou could do it ;)
DeleteLooks great, and sure adds to your relaxing yard.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It will be very nice once it's all done.
DeleteIt looks polished and perfect!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Lisa!
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