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Summer 2005

053007 - Although it is functional, the attached carport on the right will ultimately be removed. It is not original and it obscures the glass-inset eaves of the house from being seen from the street.

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020307 - The front approach to the house. At one time the house had an attached carport. It was converted into a family room in 1960.

053007 - The shutters and screen door have been removed in an attempt to "de-clutter" the front approach. Eventually the door on the left will be removed and the window replaced. The flower bed was excavated and a bed of pea-gravel has been applied

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020307 - A corner of the house

053007 - Relandscaping under way.

051108 - The patio is larger and the yard on the right side of the house has been leveled.

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020307 - The old wood deck

061707 - A patio of 12" x 12" pavers has been added.

051108 - Additional pavers added to expand the patio

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070207 - basalt column water feature.

051108 - Expanded patio.

051108 - Another view of the patio. Additional pavers added.

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020307 - The back yard

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020307 - Another corner of the house.

053007 - The lawn and shrubs had been allowed to grow up against the house. This encouraged water to pool against the house as well as vermin to enter. As you can see here, we dug the lawn away from the house, added a cedar 2x4 border, and back-filled with pea gravel.

051108 - Gravel path added and posts set for eventual pedestrian gate

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051108 - gate posts set. A pedestrian gate goes on the right and a vehicle gate goes on the left. The carport will be torn down eventually.

052708 - gate frames hung.

060208 - cedar planks in place. carport has been demolished.

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051108 - gate posts set

052708 - gate frames hung.

090608 - cedar planks in place.

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051108 - New cedar fence on steel posts.

This new gate features cedar planks set in a steel frame. The gate features a magnetic lock and a keypad for secure entry.

090708 - The cedar edging and river rock are starting to go in.

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053108 - beginning to demolish the carport.

060208 - carport gone. the house profile is much improved.

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