Work has been slow on the house this year, but steady.  The kitchen is still gutted and in progress, but I hope to have the walls back up soon.  Most of the major work has been done, including tearing down the old shelving, and extending the water and gas lines by about 5 feet to make room for a new and improved laundry area.  I have a few little ( Read more... )

Earlier in the year I had the front retaining wall rebuilt. This gave me some extra space in the front yard.  With my mother's help, I managed to "gopher-proof" and landscape the front slope.  I went with all California native plants, which will really help with the water conditions here.  It will take another year or two to grow in, but I am ( Read more... )