Backyard Project

In April we decided to do some upgrading to our backyard. When we first moved in it was just a large plot of grass. Watch the progress in action!

Before - under deck

Before - yard behind house



Phase 1 - the equipment arrives! We have a very happy boy.


He was a very good supervisor.



Phase 2 - base for the patio


A wall!








 Patio finished with stone mulch on the sides.



 Phase 3 - Creating a screened porch under the deck.


Phase 4 - Some new landscaping!

(Notice the back of the house with no door)


Phase 5 - Adding a French door in the basement (this is our second guest room and it had no windows or door before). 

We also put in a nice water fountain.

The finished project - time to enjoy! 




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