In fact, our entire lifestyle revolves around one home
improvement do-it-yourself project after another.
Here is a collection of our recent DIY experiences.
DIY Directory
Be your own contractor. Start with raw land and
build your dream house. This was our California adventure.
Cover a deck. It may not seem like
much, but it helps extend the outdoor season by allowing you to play outside
when it rains.
Save a stream. If you have a drainage
ditch on your property, consider restoring it instead of throwing in a culvert
and burying it. The environment will thank you for it.
Buy a fixer-upper ("diamond in the rough").
Here's the story of our Oregon Adventure.
Curb Appeal
It took 2 years, but the exterior is finally finished.
Indoor/Outdoor Room
We finally finished something! YEE-HAH! This room took 9 months, working
part time.
Saltillo tile This was probably a mistake--very high maintenance--but we love it.
Garage workshop
Since we were living in the 5th wheel, parked out front, Bob had the luxury
of turning the garage into a workshop before tackling the house projects.
Lay a patio.
Flower Bed
Build a porch.
Can't have too many porches when you live near the Oregon coast.