Another job done and builder for hire

All our current building projects have come to an end. Mr D finished up today after completing the final bit of weatherboarding on the Sow's Ear. We are over the moon with the final result. He's done a great job and was  a pleasure to have around for the past few weeks.

So here's an update of where we are at with the renovations:

Jason has almost finished painting the new front fence. He's painted the entire fence in gloss white; the top rail is not yet complete but it should be done by the weekend. He's using the Dulux Peppercorn Rent which we've previously used as the contrasting trim on the Sow's Ear.

Here's a photograph of the gates which Mr D built for us.

Below are our new walls which Mr D finished today. Jason (and I maybe?) will fill, gap and paint the new weatherboards over the coming weeks at a leisurely pace.

This little area will make another entertaining spot. We usually have all our backyard parties for the boys down here.

There's actually quite a lot of painting to do...again....but that's fine. Paint is relatively cheap and will give us time to save for the next major projects in due course. We are now in an enviable position of having the exterior looking quite smart. The stair situation at the front and side of the Sow's Ear will still need to be addressed though, as well as the weedy garden!

Mr D installed our old hopscotch window in this spot.

I've updated the resources page on the blog with the contact details of Mr D if anyone is looking for someone for their renovations. He comes highly recommended.