The Last Project

 We have lived in our little Hacienda for almost 1 1/2 years. 

In that time we took on a number of projects: 

• the bathrooms and the kitchen were renovated,
• an RV 'port' was built,
• the RV 'port' was enclosed (didn't think of doing that originally),
• a workshop was framed in inside the building,
• solar panels were installed, 
• a well was drilled for irrigation,
• the existing attached garage was converted into my sewing studio,
• a free standing two-car garage with extra space for lawn equipment, etc was completed

....and our 'final' project is nearing completion! Phew! Hooray! It's about time! 

This week landscapers worked around the garage building. They prepared the ground for the garage apron, a walk between the garage and the house, and a small patio between the garage, running along the back of the house to the pool area. They brought in fill and compacted it, and then covered the area in pavers. It was amazing to watch the speed with which the workers placed the pavers. 

Tearing out existing plantings where the patio will be going

The existing fill was dug out and leveled

Sandy, limestone fill was brought in and leveled.

The sand was compacted, over and over again.

The men placed the pavers. I was in awe of their speed,

and worried about how much their backs must hurt.

Blocks were cut to fit into small spaces along the building and the edges of the area.

Next week rock will be placed in some areas around the building, and between the fence and the newly paved areas. And finally, some shrubs will be planted in various areas within the newly improved grounds. 

Then we will be finished....

Do you believe it?!