This was the before photo that I posted while we were away this weekend. The sellers took care of quite a bit of cleanup before the closing, but we found plenty to keep us busy.
It is amazing how relaxing hard work and fresh air can be. We got half of one of the chicken coops taken down. There was lots of wire and posts and mesh all intergrown with vines and roots and all sorts of fun. I used the empty space in front to set up compost bins, so hopefully there will be some compost in progress the next time we are back.
Kurt and I both took turns pressure washing. I love to pressure wash, but there was also lots of random scrap lumber to be hauled to the fire pit and so many bags of mulch to be spread.
The pressure washing made a huge difference. The rubbish removal is an ongoing process. There isn't trash pickup there, so we learned how to drop off at the local dump.
it will be fun to watch your progress on your second home! especially as we aren't doing the work :) really do wish you lots of fun in your vacation home
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference! Your hard work was really worth it. Nice little place. Enjoy! ;^)
ReplyDeleteA good day's work outside is so fulfilling and exhausting! Have a good week, Angela.
ReplyDeleteWow! You guys were rockin' and rollin' on that clean-up effort. Looks great!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference some power washing and yard clean-up can make! I’m glad you had a good weekend!!
ReplyDeleteYou did get a lot done! The pressure washing looks amazing! Hugs,
ReplyDeleteWow - sounds like quite a project! The mountain living will be worth it all in the end. :-) We lived in Charlottesville for four years; I loved the mountains but didn't like the snow and ice in winter!
ReplyDeleteoh how fun to watch it all come together - its a beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteYou'll have to keep us posted on the compost - I think thats just cool!
LOOKS GREAT!
ReplyDeleteThere is something so gratifying about owning a little 2nd place for escaping. The reward over the decades will not fade. Congrats!!!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck. It is looking good. Remember SNAKES love mulch.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a lovely place!
ReplyDeleteYou seem to be e joying all this hard country style work! I'm sure each session will make a big difference. Is this going to be your holiday/future retirement home?
ReplyDeleteAnd the big question...... are you planning to make new quilts for your new home?