The Masonry Piers are being built at the front of the house to replace the ones that had been "bowing out." The original bricks are being reused. The front room need to be jacked up for the work to be done. Estimated cost: $3000 as opposed to a $14,000 estimate I received from another local contractor...who was rather arrogant, I thought ("I'm the best mason in Cincinnati, maybe the world")....think of that with his very German accent.
Joyce, for whatever reason, thought this would be a good time to plant Hostas...right where the boys were working!
In other news, we purchased this odd little bench at a yard sale and had a blacksmith make new footings for it. I believe it is made from an old railroad baggage cart.
I spent most of the day using a rented jackhammer to break up concrete from the old garage foundation. Four hours...one third of the job done...maybe. It was the most strenuous workout I've had in a long time and I'm a little sun burnt as well!
Meanwhile, a lady came and bought the old stove which I listed on Craig's list. She had lost her job and was living in an apartment so I reduced the price by one half.
Well, it's almost tax day and we didn't realize it at first, but we saved several thousand dollars via the "first time homebuyer's credit." It's not really for first time homebuyers...but for anyone who buys a primary residence after living at one address for several years...go figure.
Well, the weather is great; we need to get the bathroom floor done and the electrical work started in the next week. Bring your hammer and electrical tester and stop by!
Deano
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