Showing posts with label House Projects. Show all posts
Showing posts with label House Projects. Show all posts

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Sprinkler System Repairs

Well, after the fencing company installed the new fence they informed us that they hit the underground water line for the sprinkler system. They had also burried the broken spots under 2 feet of concrete. How thoughtful of them. So with no rain, no sprinklers, and record high temperatures...the green grass turned a solid straw color in a matter of two weeks! The lawn practically matched our house color!
So, Stan knew a guy who is a handyman and came over to repair it before our hideous lawn brought down the whole neighborhood. HEHEHE!
This is a picture of one of the 4 broken spots in the line. As you can see, the water just poured out as soon as you turned it on.
Running a new section of PVC pipe.
After 8 hours of work, he repaired all of the leaks and the sprinkler system was up and running. It only took about 2 weeks for the grass to green up again! It looks so much better.

Monday, June 13, 2011

Around the Yard...

We had to get a new riding mower because the 20-yr-old Craftsman finally quit on us.
We also got a new fence! We have been wanting to put in a fence like this since we moved in and it finally happened! Here it is... (The Gates aren't on in this picture. I will post that at another time)
New Side Door On The Garage
This Is the Old Door
New Door!
Much Better!

Monday, September 20, 2010

Our Bathroom Makeover

This is our bathroom BEFORE! As you can see, it was pretty awful. We have lived with it for the past 2 1/2 years since we moved in. It had gold fixtures and a hunter green countertop and sink. The cabinets were a blonde wood color. I was so tired of seeing it, I decided it just had to go!
We were working in a pretty tight budget. We completed the whole bathroom for about $700.00. Here is the finished Bathroom!
Sink Before...
Sink After...
We replaced the sink, fixtures, mirror,lighting, and flooring (Vinyl tile). We painted the walls a pretty blue green. Then we sanded and painted the countertops using a product from Rust-Oleum. It was 19.95 and was mixed to the color of my choice at the paint counter. So far I LOVE it! It is very durable and smooth. Can you think of a cheaper or easier way to get rid of dated countertops? We also painted the cabinets and added a glass tile backsplash.
I finished off the room by adding fresh new towels, shower curtain, rug, trash can, lamp, and a few accessories.
I am so pleased with how it turned out. The ugliest room in our home is now beautiful!
Thanks for checking out our new bathroom!

Thursday, March 25, 2010

More House Projects

We have been having so much fun with a few house projects lately. First, we put gutters on the house. I think it makes the white trim stand out which I like. It will also get the water away from the house which is obviously the main purpose.
Here is the before shot of the garage door...
And here is the after...
Amazing transformation don't you think?
They had to frame out the garage so the door would fit since our garage (built in 1943) was a one piece and an odd size. We will paint the raw wood white sometime this spring. We also plan on adding a entrance door to match in place of the plywood one that is there now.
Projects to come:
Exterior Shutters/window boxes
Landscaping around the house
Pathway to the front porch
New Mailbox
and the list could go on....

Friday, March 5, 2010

New Faucet

Our kitchen faucet finally kicked the bucket. So Stan got right on the project.
Mada helped by holding the flashlight.
Ugly old faucet
Shiny new faucet!