Mission accomplished...sort of. [View all]

[Tobin S.]

I posted the other day about some brush I have growing along side our house that I have dubbed "The Jungle." I was going to get estimates on clearing it out. It included tearing down a big vine mass growing up the side of the house and cleaning out the gutters. I got a local guy to do it for $200. That includes hauling the stuff away. It's getting hot here and I've been putting in overtime at my job. That's going to be worth every penny to me.

I also got a deal on seal coating the driveway today. A guy is coming by to do it tomorrow. He said $100. That includes tearing out the weeds and filling in the cracks. I thought it was a hell of a deal. Our driveway is 600 square feet.

So $300 and my outside projects will be done. All that I'll have to do is mow the lawn the rest of the summer.

Now for the inside of the house. That is my domain mainly because I have a/c.

I have to repair some water damage to the wall above our fireplace. I have some experience with that kind of work so I feel confident doing it myself. And we are going to shampoo the carpet. I'm doing that myself as well.