Time for Fall Projects

Posted by Kelly Smith Sep 7, 2007

Time for Fall Projects

As fall approaches and I eagerly anticipate that first heat-busting cold front, I'm starting to think about those outdoor fall projects that I have been putting off. I fixed all my fascia board issues right before summer started so that I could get the roof re-shingled. There still remains some fascia painting to be done and I might get into that. It's not so bad that I risk being shunned by the neighbors.

There's that bit of fence mending to do. I already replaced the thirty foot section that a storm last year took out, but I need to shore it up because the jasmine has decided it's a good place to latch its tentacles. I certainly don't want to take the jasmine out.

A couple of years ago I made an interesting find. Wait until the jasmine is in full bloom. Then when it gets dark, set the camera on the tripod and take a family photo with the flash. Those thousands of tiny white flowers glow in the background like stars!

I would love to start on the deck, but before I get to that I think I'll build a wood walkway to put on the concrete walkway leading to the front door. They originally poured it a little low on the end by the driveway and when a hard rain comes it accumulates about an inch and a half or water – just enough to be a shoe-soaker.

Once I really start brain-storming I'm sure it will be a lot like an all-you-can-eat joint; I'll put too much on my plate and end up with a bellyache. But it won't be boring!