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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Rural Voice, 1994-08, Page 4844 THE RURAL VOICE Home Decorating Working on a project in the works BY KENDRA KRAUTER There always seems to be a dream "in the works" around here. Most of the projects that I have in mind usually take more work than money, so I can usually tackle them myself. There are a few that take money and a willing husband, and seeing as I seem to be lacking on both counts the "new deck or patio" at my back door has been only wishful thinking on my part. Our entrance a the back of the house is right at ground level. We did have cement patio slabs with plastic underneath them so the weeds didn't grow up. I wish my flowers would grow as hardy as the weeds that make their way to the surface between the slabs. Roundup didn't even stop them this year. A lot of these slabs have been broken and I have, I admit, been whining about how potentially dangerous they are, and that someone could really hurt themselves. We have discussed .. . rather one-sided discussions at the best of times, but we have discussed just what would work the best. Guess what? We didn't agree, so that "round of talks" would fall through. He did go so far as to price what he wanted, and thought it was a lot of money. Again the talks ended. We toyed with the idea of a cement patio, but his friend talked him out of that one. He liked bricks but I have seen too many improperly installed to even consider that ... we are talking a do-it-yourself project. Well, last Saturday I headed off to buy staples for the week and when I returned the truck was sitting in the yard with a load of pressure treated lumber. I was so excited, and just couldn't believe that this was really happening. It has been five years in the begging! There were a few holes dug into the ground already and of course I was eager to help. What was the plan? Would it be one of my numerous plans that I had drawn? He was rather non -committal, so I imme- diately got nervous, and questioned further. When I again inquired what I could do to help and he didn't have anything for me to do, I knew that the plan hadn't been completely formula- ted and that being the creative person he is, this project could cost hundreds and hundreds of dollars and would likely not be completed this summer.. . if ever. Not to be daunted and not wanting him to work too hard (I didn't want him to quit) 1 startcd to work the shovel ... digging a few post holes, and moving topsoil and rocks out of the way of the artist at work. I didn't say too much about the design because at this point I was just so happy that the first section of decking would be completed that weekend. Well, it didn't quite get finished because he didn't get quite enough lumber. We were only a few pieces short, not too far off considering the plan had not been completely finalized at the time of purchase. The project is about one-third complete, but my dreams of vine covered lattice walls and roof are still foremost in my mind. I really hope before the summer is over that this dream will be a reality. Stay tuned for the next chapter.0 'til next month, Kendra Kendra Krauter is a qualified interior decorator who lives near Ethel, ON. "Custom Wrought Iron Fences A Speciality" SHARP'S CREEK FORGE R.R. 2, Goderich (4 miles east of Goderich, Hwy. 08) ATTENTION BEAN GROWERS! Bean Knives Re -forged at Competitive Rates 519-524-8096 Exeter Depot - Brander Steel "THE MODERN SMTHY" 41I41. AIM\ Colorlburi brld" MEV AVM. 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There are a few that take money and a willing husband, and seeing as I seem to be lacking on both counts the "new deck or patio" at my back door has been only wishful thinking on my part. Our entrance a the back of the house is right at ground level. We did have cement patio slabs with plastic underneath them so the weeds didn't grow up. I wish my flowers would grow as hardy as the weeds that make their way to the surface between the slabs. Roundup didn't even stop them this year. A lot of these slabs have been broken and I have, I admit, been whining about how potentially dangerous they are, and that someone could really hurt themselves. We have discussed .. . rather one-sided discussions at the best of times, but we have discussed just what would work the best. Guess what? We didn't agree, so that "round of talks" would fall through. He did go so far as to price what he wanted, and thought it was a lot of money. Again the talks ended. We toyed with the idea of a cement patio, but his friend talked him out of that one. He liked bricks but I have seen too many improperly installed to even consider that ... we are talking a do-it-yourself project. Well, last Saturday I headed off to buy staples for the week and when I returned the truck was sitting in the yard with a load of pressure treated lumber. I was so excited, and just couldn't believe that this was really happening. It has been five years in the begging! There were a few holes dug into the ground already and of course I was eager to help. What was the plan? Would it be one of my numerous plans that I had drawn? He was rather non -committal, so I imme- diately got nervous, and questioned further. When I again inquired what I could do to help and he didn't have anything for me to do, I knew that the plan hadn't been completely formula- ted and that being the creative person he is, this project could cost hundreds and hundreds of dollars and would likely not be completed this summer.. . if ever. Not to be daunted and not wanting him to work too hard (I didn't want him to quit) 1 startcd to work the shovel ... digging a few post holes, and moving topsoil and rocks out of the way of the artist at work. I didn't say too much about the design because at this point I was just so happy that the first section of decking would be completed that weekend. Well, it didn't quite get finished because he didn't get quite enough lumber. We were only a few pieces short, not too far off considering the plan had not been completely finalized at the time of purchase. The project is about one-third complete, but my dreams of vine covered lattice walls and roof are still foremost in my mind. I really hope before the summer is over that this dream will be a reality. Stay tuned for the next chapter.0 'til next month, Kendra Kendra Krauter is a qualified interior decorator who lives near Ethel, ON. "Custom Wrought Iron Fences A Speciality" SHARP'S CREEK FORGE R.R. 2, Goderich (4 miles east of Goderich, Hwy. 08) ATTENTION BEAN GROWERS! Bean Knives Re -forged at Competitive Rates 519-524-8096 Exeter Depot - Brander Steel "THE MODERN SMTHY"