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Tuesday, 10 April 2012

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.

17 comments:

  1. My god is that a silk purse that I see? That sow's ear is looking fantabulous! Just that tiny issue of the heritage green carport creeping into an otherwise splendid image. Get that man on it pronto. melx

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  2. Woo Hoo looks great! A rather different house picture to the original in the header.
    Well done.
    xx

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  3. Having built a fence (well, Hubby has anyway) & paid for fences to be built, yours is a GREAT fence! Those gates are awesome! I think I might need to check out Mr D's details as we need an arbour made & I don't think Hubby has the time.

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  4. It is looking great, love the fence. xx

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  5. Your house looks fabulous in its new colour, I especially love your new gate too.

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  6. Anita, the place is looking Magnificent! You will be having people emailing you to ask how much money you can lend them for definite repayment by next Tuesday week.

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  7. What a spunky fence! Very impressive. And what's this mention of painting at a leisurely pace? Nothing happens slowly at your place, not with Jason the machine!

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  8. I am breaking my blog break yo congratulate you and Jason. The sows ear is looking splendid. The new fence looks so smart. Deb

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  9. The gates and fence with the brown trim look so smart. Well done team.

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  10. It looks so pretty!!! ANd that fence is a triumph, really sets the place off. xx

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  11. The house is looking really pretty and the fence really adds that finishing touch :) It's so nice to get to the point where you can look at it and see that it's coming together.

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  12. I love me a good fence and some pretty gates. The Silken Ear is looking proud. X.

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  13. Oh the fence and boarding look great ... the whole effect is totally stunning !!! You must be so happy with it. Much better than any of those crazy lights you've posted about in the past (just joking). Well done !!!

    Anonymous Natalie

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  14. I know well the joys a good fence can bring. You must love looking at your house as you come up the street. So polished and smart indeed!

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  15. Wow! You guys have been so busy! Everything looks fabulous!! Well done to you all. I am very very impressed!

    Hope your Easter break was wonderful...2 weeks isn't long enough is it? I can't believe we are back to school tomorrow!

    Hope the kids have a great term.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha

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  16. Wow, I haven't checked in for a while and the house is looking great..love the fence!

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