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| Flat-sawn balusters installed |
A lot of exterior work has gotten done over the last few weeks, and spring has helped really transform the look of LJH on our lot. The reproduction flat-sawn balusters, modeled after pictures we have from the house in the 1970s, have been installed on the back porch, as well as along the side porch in replacement of the pressure-treated wood deck that was built more recently.
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| Looking better |
More significant to the exterior view is the work done by
our landscapers, who have now transformed both side yards into something that not only no longer contains a poison ivy forest, but actually looks great too. The enclosed side yard's transformation began in late October, but all of the plants and grass remained dormant until the last few weeks, and have greened up nicely. The side yard abutting the street has just been freshly redone, minus two haggard old trees that stifled any real plant or grass growth.
Both gas fireplaces have been installed, although work remains to be done to finish the mantels around each. Not much use for the extra heat in late May, but by the fall we will have a nice new feature to enjoy. Permits for the carriage house have been obtained, and hopefully we will get moving on that project, and the driveway, sometime soon.
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| Almost ready for fall |
