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Completed rails before finishing395 viewsAnother view of the completed railing. If you look carefully to the left of this picture, you will see the almond wrought-iron railing leading downstairs. This railing was also replaced, but not at the time this picture was taken.
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Swing Beam380 viewsOn Thursday, we continued on by working on the swing beam. In the garage, we assembled the "A-frame" for the end support, as well as drilled all the holes through the timber and attached the swing hangers. Here, at the playground site, Cathy checks out the frame right as we get ready to attach it to the beam.
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Attachment difficulties378 viewsTim has a minor difficulty getting the bolts lined up with the T-nuts on top the swing beam. William checked things out, offered his advice, and we were back on track.
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Ballusters377 viewsTim adds the ballusters on the stairs
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Cargo Net372 viewsAt the end of the swing beam is a cantilevered section that we were originally going to leave out because we didn't think we had the space. We ended up having space and left it in. Due to the proximity of the tree, we couldn't put in a disc or tire swing like the plans called for. At first we were going to just leave it 'blank' and reserve it for a future 2-person glider swing once more kids come along. But instead, we decided to make our own "cargo net" climber and attach it there in the meantime.
Aug 2011 update: This "temporary" cargo net became somewhat permanent. I had intended this to last 2 or 3 years and then put in the double-glider as mentioned above. But the kids really like this cargo net. Today it officially wore out, and rather than putting in a glider, I actually rebuilt it with new rope. It's hard to say if we'll ever get the glider at this point :)
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Rot problem370 viewsAfter removing a lot of siding and sheathing, we found the rot extended all the way to the foundation, directly under the left side of the patio door.
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All doors open370 viewsThe garage door rolls up just like a real door. The Power Wheels jeep fits inside with plenty of play-room, and he can always back it out for more space, just like daddy does with the real garage!
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Back side369 viewsView from the back, showing the rock wall and swings (which we had clamped in the picture as they were a little compressed from the box. Under the tower we will be adding a sandbox and small "ball tent" area.
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Pond and Garden367 viewsA view of the pond from our freshly tilled garden. In 2004 we changed the nozzle on the fountain so it looks a little fuller now.
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Upper and Lower Rails365 viewsThis picture shows the upper and lower rails in place. Cathy is countersinking some nails which hold the lower rail in place (the nails were toenailed with a pneumatic finish nailer).
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Previous Owner's Living Room361 viewsHere is a picture taken by the previous owner of the room before the house was sold. This picture was taken by the previous owner.
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Previous Owner's Kitchen349 viewsHere is the way the kitchen looked before we redecorated it. It had pink as the main color and almond on the cabinets. This picture was taken by the previous owner.
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