More Progress from December 23, 2011.

Porch and deck railings are in and debris mostly gone.

Grass is really taking off with the good weather.

Screened porch off bedroom.

Kitchen area waiting for cabinets.

New railings on deck.

First coat of paint is on.

December 22, 2011. Getting ready for the inside finishes!!

Our kitchen cabinets are getting stained this week.

Picking flooring with my sister, Betsy.

New grass growing down the hill and over leach field.

We have a walk in shower in the main floor master bath.  

The trim and windows will be stained to match the doors going in.

Painting of drywall started this week!!

Secret access to attic area... shhh.

Upstairs master bath will have a tub / shower combo, but we splurged on the jetted tub.

More landscaping.

New upper retaining wall.

Upper and lower retaining walls.  New drainage box collects in the middle and sends water
out the side into the woods. Driveway widened about 5 feet to allow for better garage access.

Front bank cleaned up, mulched, and looking a bit bare.  We'll plant new trees and ground cover in the spring.

November 26-28. More drywall and landscaping.

Sean and Clifford.

Side yard.

Backyard with seed and straw.

New lower retaining wall.

Rocks collected during initial excavation.

One of our favorite shots.

Bob and Sean working through some issues....I don't think either one of us will miss these meetings.

November 17, 2011. Excavating and tree removal.

We are using Mike Williams Tree Service.  He cleared our land initially.  He is recommended by Service Magic and they vet all businesses for proper insurance and expertise.  Additionally, Mike has received certification from the town of Lake Lure in tree removal and land management.

Tree in front of house.

Mess left by electric company, when pole placed.

Hill before clearing work began.

Many trees cut down were dead or hollow and dying.

Most trees chipped for use as mulch.

Oops!  Caught a limb on the way down.

Steve Lunsford making short work of the brush out front.

Saving rocks for the retaining walls and landscape.

Firewood!

Most of hill cleared.

Another load of rock arrives.  Mike Williams.

Can't wait for spring...