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From Unused Space to THIS!
by
Shirley Drake Gilbert
(IC: homeowner)
For 17 years we looked at this and finally decided to make the space something we could enjoy.
It took a weekend to take it down. My Son, Troy, got a new sledgehammer and we put him to work!
The bricks came down and were recycled. The next job was trying to figure out what to do with the concrete pad.
Down to the rental store for a one day jackhammer rental. Thank heavens I have a wonderful husband that had a total vision for the project and a Son that loves to help!
Hard work, every "brick" had to be lifted and set to the side.
We had a hosta garden that needed to be moved and divided. A few yards of dirt and rock got delivered and we were planting. The concrete pad was totally jack hammered up and replaced with concrete aggregate.
It is now a space that we love to look at and be in!
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Published May 4th, 2015 10:54 AM
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Pamela Terry Draper on May 27, 2020
Shirley, your husband & son did a beautiful job ! We have a wooded area in our backyard, you guys have inspired us !! Thanks for sharing ! 😊 Pam
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Nle80583286 on Apr 09, 2023
Absolutely outstanding! Turned out beautiful!
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