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2 1/2 months later…

At the end of July we began the final stage of our backyard remodel. It is a project that we initiated back in 2008. At that time, our plans included a large covered patio area that was to extend off the covered patio attached to the house.

backyard before final patio

It would extend off of those two farthest right columns you see in the far right center of the photo above. We deemed it too expensive at that time and put it on the back burner.

Recently, Dave began talking about remodeling the front yard. A project that is long overdue, considering that we’ve been in the house for 14 years and never liked our front yard. That is all well and good, but I stood my ground and said that I wasn’t willing to begin the front until we finished that back. A girl needs what a girl needs, and this girl needs more shade for entertaining! I so desperately wanted an outdoor structure so that we could have some shaded areas in the garden and also have a place to dine outside.

Here is the progression of the back patio over these last 2 1/2 months:

footings

June 29, 2013 – Footings for columns are poured.

columns

July 1, 2013 – Columns and fireplace base are done.

beams

July 9, 2013 – Beams are set.

fireplace construct

July 15, 2013 – Trusses are attached as the mason works on the fireplace.

fireplace built

July 18, 2013 – Fireplace.

trusses

July 20, 2013 – Roof is being placed.

roof is on

July 23, 2013 – The roof is on.

foaming the roof

July 26, 2013 – Roof is foamed.

electrical

August 8, 2013 – Electrical is installed.

drywall ceiling

August 9, 2013 – Drywall is installed.

tape and mud

August 10, 2013 – Drywall tape and mud.

stucco and painted

August 19, 2013 – Stuccoed and painted.

lights

August 20, 2013 – Lights are installed.

lights and speakers

August 20, 1013 – Lights and speakers (in the far corners) are ready to use!

hearth and mantle

September 20, 2013 – Cantera stone hearth and mantel finally arrive from Mexico and are installed.

fireplace done

September 20, 2013 – It is done!

Final Reveal … tomorrow…

backhoe

By the way, the front yard remodel began at 6 AM this morning.

sledgehammer

Here is what it looks like outside my front door today! Backhoe, sledgehammers, and a jackhammer!

It is loud. Sorry neighbors.


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5 comments

1 Marissa { 09.23.13 at 8:57 AM }

Love the lamps! Can’t wait to see the final reveal tomorrow!!

2 Kelly { 09.23.13 at 9:08 AM }

I will bring the wine…when do we start?
xo

3 Sheila { 09.23.13 at 12:54 PM }

Spectacular, can’t wait to see reveal!

4 Tram Mai { 09.23.13 at 1:38 PM }

You have the BEST backyard!!!! We LOVE Linda Land!!! Can we just move into the backyard? We promise we won’t disturb you indoors! 😉

5 Kim Salmans { 09.23.13 at 2:59 PM }

It is amazing! I would love to come hang out in the “Hopkins Resort”!

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