Archive > September 2009

Uprooting the camellias

This Saturday, the weather forecast was 104°. Sanding the remaining fascia boards would just have to wait for a cooler day. Instead, Nate and I decided to focus on removing the bushes along the front of the house in preparation for the big paint job. I tied ribbons on all the plants that will be [...]

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Mask needed

So this has been my view for the last few weekends. Lots of dry rot and very weathered wood. My uncle, a house painter, offered to help us paint the exterior of our house which we are thrilled about. Having someone with the knowledge to tackle this beast has been so helpful. Our plan is [...]

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