New project: The front yard (Driveway and Pergola)

It’s been a couple of months since I posted anything on the blog. I’ve been very busy trying to finish the remodel before the end of June. The tiling is complete on the second floor.

I’m working on the final section of laminate flooring in the hallway leading to the guest bedrooms. After completion of the flooring, wall trim will be added.

The last big items, I will be making several built-in cabinets in the guest bedroom, under the stairs, and in the utility room. The kitchen will require some finishing touches including stained glass doors on two cabinets.

Cabinets above the washing machine will be made to hide the water faucet and to provide storage for laundry supplies. Shelving will be used to provide storage for guest towels. A  built-in seat will also be available.

Both kitchen cabinets will have stained glass. New doors above the refrigerator will also have stained glass. Lots of new trim will be added around the counters to finish the kitchen.

Several built-in cabinets will provide a useful storage area in this triangular shaped space.

The built-in cabinets on both sides of the desk will blend in the (soon-to-be) newly painted desk. All of the clutter will be neatly stored away. I'm looking forward to starting this project.

Did I mention that I was very busy? Well, the front yard is also being worked on.

The pergola will go here. It should provide a nice area for our guests to have a bar-b-que when the weather is not so nice. The pergola is completely screened from insects. Please stay tuned for the installation.

A new driveway and concrete floor for a large pergola (10 x 14) are being poured next week.

During Golden Week, Erika and I will be assembling the pergola. I’m guessing that it will take most of the vacation to finish that project. Thankfully the pergola comes with an instructional video on how to assemble it. There are a lot of parts! It should be fun...I hope.