The beauty of summer

Each season of the year has its own splendor and Summer is no exception. I love the beauty that emerges when the trees and flowers wake from their wintry slumber.

Progress on the greenhouse

Not done but moving along. We did have to take a break for college graduation and a wedding, but we are back at work now. We already have potted strawberry plants for the greenhouse.

The beginning of a greenhouse

We have this deck on the west side of the house. The railing was not in very good shape so we knew that some work would need to be done. The winds most of the time blow from the north and northwest, thus coming through the kitchen window and laundry room door making it cold in the house during the winter. So we decided to convert the existing deck into a covered greenhouse. The advantages: 1) stops wind infiltration into the kitchen and 2) provides a way for us to grow produce to reduce our food expenses. It is conveniently located off the kitchen which is an added feature. Imagine stepping out of the greenhouse and directly into your kitchen, how much fresher can the produce be? (Here is the beginning of the greenhouse. More pictures to follow.)

 

I just realized...

that I haven't posted anything for quite some time. Since I don't have any pictures as of yet I will do a written post only. Let me see...we have been working on trimwork in the library as well as some other minor but necessary projects. The major project is the curved deck on the west side of the house. It was in need of major revamping. Our goal is to enclose it and use it as a greenhouse for produce that can be grown throughout the year. It is right off the kitchen which makes it a great location even though it is on the west side of the house. Oh, and I have been working on taxes---oh joy what fun. I will have more to post soon.

The finished bathroom

It's been a long and cold winter so work has slowed. This included the bathroom since some of the work had to be done in areas of the house that are not heated, but we have finished it and we are grateful to have a nice shower and beautiful room.
The before pictures:
(left-sink misplaced and not connected; right-tub shower area)

 

(left-ceiling; right-floor with missing boards and damaged plumbing)

 



And the after pictures:

 

 

We added a seat at the end of the tub so the person waiting for the next shower turn will have a place to sit.