Projects

When it comes to "do it yourself" projects you wouldn't believe how many there can be when you are retired and looking around for one-day projects that can spruce up your yard, space or morale!!
The list is so long, but I started with the great outdoors.  Why not enhance the curb appeal of our long driveway?
Our driveway has been neglected the past few years and the bamboo had overtaken a cedar tree.  I tackled both sides of the driveway garden and was able to stand back and be proud of my accomplishment.  This is a shot of the stripped back bamboo and no weeds in the corner near the gate.

 Speaking of gates - our iron gate in the driveway was really looking shabby - with rust and moss and chipping paint.  I should have taken a before picture but did not think of it.  I used 30 seconds to clean off the green slime and moss, then scraped off the old paint and sanded it all.  Using Trimclad spray paint I finished it off and it looks good as new almost.  I also found some white paint and touched up the close the gate sign.  I'm on a roll.

 Next project was re-staining all our landscape ties.  We have landscape ties around all our garden beds including the driveway.  Well - trust me, these are all re-stained now and looking quite fresh.

 13 more outdoor projects on my list!  Who has time to go to work?