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Wilmington, DE on Jul 24, 2012

Updated My New Old House in Wilmington, Delaware

I took out some big trees, glazed and painted the windows, put in a side walk with re-claimed bricks, New lamp post from Walpole Woodworkers, Re-set the rocks, added a little vintage charm, Put in some fresh shrubs, and now I have curb appeal!

7 Comments

Becky Blair, NE

Lovely transformation Lorraine. I normally hate to see a tree taken down, but I can see why you chose to do so. Certainly was an odd place to have one.

on Jul 24, 2012 · Like 0
Lorraine Wilmington, DE

Thank You, I hated to see the big old tree go too! If only it was closer to the road and not 15 feet from my house! I plan to plant a few new trees after I decide where I want them and what kind I should plant!

on Jul 24, 2012 · Like 1
Becky H Tampa, FL

The before looks like a pictorial test for landscaping: "What's wrong with this picture?" Some plant trees without ever considering just how big it will get, and the poor tree pays for it. You definitely didn't have enough space to pull this one off. The new landscape and hardscape compliment your home beautifully!

on Jul 25, 2012 · Like 0
Jeanette S Atlanta, GA

Fantastic job...do not feel badly about that tree. Sometimes trees planted years ago just get too big and sometimes old and in bad shape they endanger our homes...so no choice but to take them out. I am facing this myself. I don't know if I want another tree because of the roots in the sewer system!

on Jul 26, 2012 · Like 0
Days of Chalk and Chocola... Trenton, NJ

Your home is lovely! It was pretty before but a wow now! I think taking out the tree made a huge difference!

on Jul 26, 2012 · Like 0
Betty B Naples, FL

Wow, looks like a new house!, Great job.

on Jul 26, 2012 · Like 0
Lorraine Wilmington, DE

Thank you! I am really loving my little stone house!

on Apr 11, 2013 · Like 0