Posts tagged house
Backyard – Complete!
Feb 10th
Yesterday they finished the backyard! Finally! Now the dogs have some place to run and play off leash and do their business without us having to be right next to them 100% of the time. I’m so happy! Here are pictures of the back yard before and after. :)
BEFORE
AFTER
Backyard Update – Day 4?
Feb 8th
I think this is day 4 of the updates but, to be honest, it has felt like a week! Anyway, here are some photos from today’s work. The grass has been installed and the patio given some finishing touches. The granite has started to be installed and now we just wait for the remainder to be spread and the tress to be planted. Yay!
Back Yard Update – Day 3
Feb 8th
So many posts in just one day! That’s what you get when I procrastinate.
Here’s what the back yard looked like after day 3 of the landscaping job. Hopefully Monday will be the final day.
Back Yard Landscaping Update
Feb 4th
Okay, so below are some photos of how the back yard landscaping job is going. The first photo below is what the back yard looked like after our almost 23 hours of straight rain… 3 days later!
The images below are what the back yard looks like before Day 1, which was Wednesday, February 2nd.
This is what the back yard looks like after Day 1.
The existing patio is being covered with pavers.
You can see it how it will be extended beyond the current area.
A better shot of the extended patio.
This is where the grass will go – the orange circle area.
Another view of the grass area.
This is where a mound of dirt will go with some rocks and flowers. I guess that’s what people do. I’ve been told it will look nice.
So, keep checking back for more updates. Every day I will post new photos of the progress. Today they are finishing the patio and putting in plants and laying irrigation. The grass will go in on Monday!
Our Cleaning Lady
Jan 29th
So we have a cleaning lady and her name is Rosie… and she’s a robot… a Roomba to be exact. :) I love her so much. Every day at 11 she sets out to accomplish the task of picking up every last bit of dog hair lying on the floor and she does a pretty damn good job of it. She sweeps the kitchen and dining area, the living room, master bedroom, the bathrooms and even the office. After she’s completed her task, she goes back home to recharge for the next day. She’s amazing. Only once this week did she get lost and need help finding her way back home (locked herself in the master bathroom water closet). I’ve attached a photo of the carpet showing the pattern she followed while in the office for you to view in amazement. :)
HVAC System Update – Blog Quickie
Jan 22nd
So I read the FAQs online and was able to troubleshoot the heating problem. The system works like a charm now. Just in time, since the weather took a turn for the worse this week. We have had pretty not stop rain since yesterday at 4pm. Nuts.
January – 12 of 12 – Finally!
Jan 20th
I know it’s a bit late (a huge understatement) but here are my photos for January’s 12 of 12.
What is 12 of 12? Find out here.
Coffee and Texting first thing in the morning. What could be better?
The new house – the front yard still needs a bit of work.
Some douche decided to hit my car in the Lowe’s parking lot. The damage isn’t too bad.
The new fridge! Isn’t it pretty?
The new washer and dryer. They are wonderful!
The living room. Since the backyard hasn’t been installed yet, a sheet needs to protect the couch from dusty doggie prints.
The infamous “before” shot of the backyard. Hopefully you’ll see a dramatic change by 2/12/10.
We went to IKEA and bought the shorter dresser to compliment the taller one. They fit perfectly in the master.
This is the office, before we did massive work on it this past weekend. It’s 10x better now.
This is going to be the library/media/game room. Why have all your dvds in th living room when they can be neatly stored here?
I was at home waiting for something (I can’t recall at the moment) so I decided to check on the funds left in my Starbucks card. Empty.
I decided to have lunch at Johnny Rockets before getting back to the office. It was good! I still have yet to go to the Yogurtland next door though.
There’s my 12 of 12 for January 2010. Very house centric but I think it was a pretty good set. Hopefully you’ll see some amazing changes by the 12 of 12 for February.
HVAC System – Blog Quickie
Jan 18th
So I’ve been wrestling with programmable thermostats for the last two days. I can’t seem to get them to work. Either their already broken or they won’t turn on the heater when the “heat” function is engaged. I will be calling Honeywell tomorrow for technical assistance and let’s hope it’s an easy fix.
I think there’s something wrong with me. All of these thermostat packages say that they install in 15 minutes and are easy as 1, 2, 3…
Real Quick
Jan 11th
I really shouldn’t be blogging from work so this will be quick.
The move went well. The house is coming together. You’ll see pictures for 12 of 12 tomorrow!
Finally, I’m updating my links in the Blogroll to the right. If you want a different title for your blog (or want your blog listed), let me know!