Fall Garden

Our Fall garden is anxiously awaiting a bit more cool weather so it can really take off. This time around I've tried a few new things to see what will grow best in the front yard. So far we have: red cabbage, butternut squash, spinach mustard greens, leeks, broccoli, arugula, tomatoes and one bell pepper. And of course a whole lawn full of basil. (Please come take some before we mow it!) There are a bunch of tomato plants, though we only bought two. The rest pop right out of the compost, like the one happily growing beside the leek. Hopefully it will be a successful season!

What's growing in your fall garden?

Cabinet Caulking

Caulking our kitchen cabinets is one of those easy, DIY projects we should have done ages ago. There were some fairly large gaps that lead to the attic or in between the walls, and you know what will get through those cracks when the weather isn't pleasant. We unloaded everything inside, gave the shelves a good cleaning, and found a perfectly matching caulk at Home Depot. Travis sealed it all up, making our cabinets feel like new. Another benefit of the project: cleaning out the pantry and reorganizing it. There's certainly satisfaction in knowing everything that's in there, and hopefully it will spark a few new meals.

Rainy Day

Our rain barrel was nearing empty and the grass was heading for dead, so we were excited for a long day of rain. This lady didn't feel the same. She spent the day watching out the front door, ball in paw, hoping for a break so she could do a little squirrel chasing. We'll certainly make up for it with this new, crisp fall weather!

Front Window Makeover

After painting the front iron door we realized how bad the window next to it looked. Old white paint and rust everywhere didn't compliment our shiny new door too well. So this weekend we spent sanding and painting (among many other small projects). The final product looks much cleaner and makes the porch look a little more cohesive. Now if only we could paint the whole house in a weekend...

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More inspiration from the For 765 Pinterest board!
We've been tossing around the idea of a deck from the back door for a long time, but it's certainly not on the priority list. I like the way the stair is built into the deck design and even saves a bit of space.
The washer and dryer is a little higher on the list. If we can't move it into the bathroom closet this might be another solution.
While the weather now certainly doesn't warrant dreaming of needing a fireplace it hasn't stopped me. This one would fit nicely into our existing one.

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