Another weekend house project thread

[Sully]

This is what the front of my house looked like when I moved in.

 

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii316/OsuSully/House/Before/house5.jpg

 

 

I have since removed the wagon wheels, but don't have a pic of those gone. Just imagine them not being there. I removed the bushes and the white shutter things on the sides of each window. I had the "flower bed" area dug out so that rain will drain away from the house. I installed a removeable/extendable flag pole. Then I put weed barrier down. Finally, I hauled in 4 and 1/4 tons of gravel to fill all of it in. I hauled the gravel in my truck in 2 loads and shoveled it out of the bed of my truck by myself last weekend. It was over 90 degrees both days. That sucked!!

 

I want to plant a few flowers in the bigger area, but will wait until next spring. Anyway, on to the pics....

 

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii316/OsuSully/House/After/House001.jpg

 

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii316/OsuSully/House/After/House002.jpg

 

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii316/OsuSully/House/After/House003.jpg

 

Yes, I'm going to get something to hide the well thing seen in this pic.

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii316/OsuSully/House/After/House004.jpg

 

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii316/OsuSully/House/After/House005.jpg

[Fubar231]

Your house reminds me of a school / church...

 

Good work though

[Sully]

LoL! Why is that?

[LJ]

way too bare IMO, looks like you did what you did well though, good work

[Sully]

I agree, but once I add some plants next spring, it'll look much better. I just wanted to get this much done now so that I don't have to keep fighting the damn weeds.

[Xyster101]

Looks good. Off to a great start. Now you can toss in some small greenery there instead of those monster bushes.

[Skinner]

put some black shudders on it it will look much better

[Nitrousbird]

How much was the stone?

[Sparky]

I kinda liked the shutters. Otherwise it looks good.

[Sully]

How much was the stone?

 

The first load in my truck was 2 and 1/4 tons. It was about $25.

The second load was 2 tons and it was about $22.

 

I got it at Mason's. It's off Alum Creek on the south end.

[Fubar231]

LoL! Why is that?

 

Its just how the house is long and flat on the front. With all the windows like that and how your front door has a stoop thing and something over it, just reminds me of a really old (1800/1900s) schoolhouse...

[Sully]

Its just how the house is long and flat on the front. With all the windows like that and how your front door has a stoop thing and something over it, just reminds me of a really old (1800/1900s) schoolhouse...

 

It must be the angle of the pic because it's not that dramatic in person.

[Fubar231]

It must be the angle of the pic because it's not that dramatic in person.

 

LoL i guess

[Not Brian]

I was thinking the same.. looks like some military building where you go get a new ID card or something

[2highpsi]

I was thinking the same.. looks like some military building where you go get a new ID card or something

 

I agree.

 

Looks nice though.

 

Knowing it's residential, I would have pegged it as 70 year old retiree's home. No offense, just meets the stereotype. Well manicured lawn, single floor brick, bird bath, and a flag.

[Sully]

It was built in 73 by a couple who were retired. It's 2,000 sq. ft. plus a full basement.

 

I lived in a Dominion Homes house for about 6 years and hated it. I grew up in an old country house, so this fits me perfectly.

 

I've been trying to get rid of the "old timer's" look/feel to it somewhat. I think once I put some plants down next spring, that'll help some.

[Bam]

Looks ok....I would've done mulch instead personally, but if you like it that's what matters.

 

I'm sure it'll come around with the planting of new flowers/bushes, etc...maybe think about a couple small trees too?

 

Are the rocks smooth/ok to walk barefoot on?

[Nitrousbird]

The first load in my truck was 2 and 1/4 tons. It was about $25.

The second load was 2 tons and it was about $22.

 

I got it at Mason's. It's off Alum Creek on the south end.

 

Wow, that seems really cheap. I need to do some stone similar to that...hope I can find it that cheap near me, since where you got it is a decent drive for me.

[Sully]

Looks ok....I would've done mulch instead personally, but if you like it that's what matters.

 

I'm sure it'll come around with the planting of new flowers/bushes, etc...maybe think about a couple small trees too?

 

Are the rocks smooth/ok to walk barefoot on?

 

It would've take a shitload of mulch and been much more expensive. Plus, I would have to re-mulch every year or two. This is damn near maintenance-free, which is the main reason for doing the gravel.

 

Most of the gravel is smooth. Someone with tough feet could probably walk on it barefoot, but not me. Walking on any gravel hurts my feet.

[Sully]

Wow, that seems really cheap. I need to do some stone similar to that...hope I can find it that cheap near me, since where you got it is a decent drive for me.

 

Just look for a quarry in your area. Most places will fill your truck up for you. Something to keep in mind if you do go pick up gravel... Get a large heavy duty tarp. Before they dump the gravel in your truck, drape the tarp so that it is covering the tailgate and bumper and also lines about 1/2 of your bed. The gravel will destroy the paint and plastic trim as it's being dumped because their buckets are much wider than the length of your truck bed. Also, when you get home, you can lower the tailgate without gravel falling between the bed and tailgate, which doesn't allow the tailgate to go all the way down. I found this out the hard way on my first trip. Needless to say, I took a tarp with me on my 2nd trip.