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The birds and squirrels have been quite active here since the temperatures have turned cooler.
Joey,
The Greyhound Who Likes To Dig After He Runs
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Trying To Give Our House Curb Appeal
Our house is a 40 year old house without curb appeal. The first time Mama drove by it, she was not impressed. However, the photos of the inside that she saw on the Internet impressed her, so she decided to look at it. The inside is nicely updated and we really like it. It's the outside that needs help. Our house is a white house in the shape of rectangle with green shutters. It does not have a covered porch and that really makes it look, well, basically like a mobile home. Lowe's has their shrubs on sale for 50% off, so Mama bought some yesterday. She bought 11 Blue Rug Juniper and six Heavenly Bamboo. The Heavenly Bamboo changes color throughout the seasons. In the winter, it will be red and that is what Mama wanted. It does not loose its' leaves. There are currently a few rose bushes in the landscaping, but they are looking sad since winter is coming. Mama planned on planting all around the porch. She was quite surprised to find one section is concrete with mulch on top. That spoiled her plans. She moved a concrete bench and a statue of a little boy in that area. The was not an easy task because they are quite heavy. She was determined though. Mama was sad to see that our house still doesn't have curb appeal even with landscaping. She put mulch down today in hopes that it would help. Well, it looks better, but still it is a sad looking house. She then cut the grass to mulch the leaves. It looks about as good as it is going to look. Mama had dreams of painting the outside of the house a light brown. That is obviously not going to happen now. We know that someone will buy our house and hopefully they can give it curb appeal.
Grandpa is home and doing great! Tomorrow, Mama's BFF is having surgery. What is it with everyone having surgeries?
The birds and squirrels have been quite active here since the temperatures have turned cooler.
If I am not looking out the front door, I am laying on the deck. Scout prefers to lay on the couch or in the folks' bed during the day. She is definitely not as adventurous as me.
Joey,
The Greyhound Who Likes To Dig After He Runs
The birds and squirrels have been quite active here since the temperatures have turned cooler.
Joey,
The Greyhound Who Likes To Dig After He Runs
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Home Again - Part 3
Well, we just realized that we didn't finish telling you about the rest of our trip home. I don't know if we even remember the res...
I think your mom did a fine job. She sure is working hard. I would be going crazy looking at those squirrels. Pryaers for your mom's BFF.
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I think it looks good. Our new house doesn't have too much curb appeal, but we bought it for the open concept inside, and big back yard for the kids.
ReplyDeleteMama! All you need is a sign in the front yard that says "Home of Joey & Scout." You'll have folks in a bidding war! Seriously, I think neat and tidy has a lot of curb appeal and looks like you have everything really nice.
ReplyDeleteI've missed a few of your posts, you've been busy. The trip to the museum looks fun. It sounds like you got some nice things for the yard. I agree, if Scout and Joey are in the front yard it will sell fast.
ReplyDeleteMum says she knows what you mean... we have just had new guttering, soffits and facias and a new porch in a bid to improve things! Deccy x
ReplyDeleteThe flowers look really pretty, there is nothing like a few plants to brighten the outside up.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear Grandpa is doing well and hope all goes well for your mum's BFF.
Keep an eye on those squirrels Joey!
Dip Bridge and Elliot x