Project

J. has spent the day demolishing an old lattice fence that 'hides' the pool equipment. It was built by our gardener and the lattice never really 'hid' the equipment. We bought a bamboo screen roll from Home Depot years ago and 'added' that behind the lattice. But time and weather and the (same) gardener hitting the lattice with the lawn mower week after week has destroyed the fence. It was very sad looking. So yesterday, we went to Home Depot for the first set of 'fence slats' to try to 'test' and plan what we were going to do.

J. started this morning, made another trip to Home Depot for dozens of slats, more screws, and some cut-up 2x4's to help strengthen the cross beams. He's been out there drilling screws in and bracing up the cross bars for most of the day. The fence looks terrific - before and after shots below. (Technically, the 'before' is the small lattice side that we haven't demolished yet, so you'll see what it was like before). I'm not sure I'm a HUGE fan of the 'reddish' tone of the boards but they'll weather nicely, I think.

I'm so proud of him. Banker by day and handy man on the weekends. He's getting pretty darn handy for a guy approaching (in about six months) the big SIX-O.

Great job honey!! Thanks so much for getting this big 'to do' off our list AND saving us oodles of money by doing it yourself! Next: raised planter boxes for our veggie garden!! I see more power tools in your future!!