Friday, April 29, 2011

Before and After

Last week we finally did something we’ve wanted to do since moving into our house. Replace the tired PVC white picket fencing that didn’t “go” with the house with an upscale aluminum fence. Here is a look at the old fence.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey


Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

Okay, granted it wasn’t that bad, but it needed power washing frequently because it turned green from the lovely mold that grows in a wetter climate such as ours. It was also kind of falling apart. What really made us decide was the the back gate that you can see in the top photo just simply fell off its hinges (breaking said hinges) about a month ago. Some of the rails had pulled completely out of the sockets due to ground swell. It was not a pretty sight.

And here is the new fence. It just disappears! And each gate can be locked with a key for added security!

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey


Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

We like the new openess of it a lot and think it really dresses up the house and gives it the fence it deserved to begin with. We will sacrifice a little privacy for the pool area but not much.

When we get back from our Central America trip we will continue the Before and After by replacing our tired guest bath with its Pepto-Bismol (which I like to call Pepto-Abysmal) colored tub and surround, sinks and toilet and if you saw it you would understand. Trust me. Soon you will see for yourselves. I am so excited but my sister says she will miss its pinkness. Not me. No way.


And just for grins I am including a photo taken today (all others were taken last week) so you can see the progress our trees are making! That too is very exciting!

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

To be continued in a few weeks ...

Comments:

Your new fence looks great and so does your outside area.  Do you have formal flower beds?

It looks great!
Fits much better with the style of the house..hope you’re enjoying the beautiful weather.

Hi Joyce, sorry about the delay in turning on your comment. I read it and then forgot to turn it on! I have flower beds but I would really hesitate to call them formal. They are a mish-mash of things invaded by weeds! wink It’s very much a countrified yard!

Luke, glad you approve! Today is supposed to be just wonderful! Hurray!

I like it! Huge difference!  WOW
We are still having blah weather.  Frost on the car window this morning.  Chance of snow tonight…. I’m sure it won’t happen down here…after all we didn’t get much over the winter…why start now.
Enjoy your trip…safe travels!

Debra, yes it does make a huge difference, doesn’t it?
You know the weather in CO! You could get dumped on with snow in May still. It has happened before ...

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