Category: Home Improvement

Fence Remodel

  1. Remove existing fence leaving the 4×4 posts
  2. Restraighten or replace 4×4 posts
  3. Run string from one end of fence to the other to serve as a guide for the top of the fence
  4. Screw in two or three 2×4 fence brackets per 4×4 post to hold the stringers in place. Or, use this kind of fence bracket.
  5. Screw fence boards to stringers
  6. Install solar light caps on top of 4×4 posts

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House Exterior

Colors

  • Two color scheme (light and dark brown)
  • Use same light color as rental property or same two colors as curtain or same two colors as Taco Bell above on Decoto road in Fremont
  • Paint light fixtures dark brown
  • Replace garage with wood design metal

Painting

  • Rent scissor lift
  • http://www.big-joelifts.calls.net/index.php/rental/rental_detail/Scissor-Lifts
  • https://www.hertzequip.com/herc/rental-equipment/aerial-equipment+platform-lifts+scissor-lift/branch/9729
  • http://www.neffrental.com/equipment/rental/aerial-equipment/electric-scissors/
  • http://www.pattersonlifttrucks.com/rentals.html
  • Rent spray gun
  • http://www6.homedepot.com/tool-truck-rental/20V_Cordless_Paint_Sprayer/16N657/index.html

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Yard Remodel

  • Preparation
  • Divider
    • Use 4×4 posts as divider with neighbor
    • Use 3 stakes per 4′ of divider (2 on ends on neighbor side, one in middle on my side)
  • Perimeter
    • Dig up using drill dirt along the perimeter
    • Lay 2″x3″ wood leaving 3″ above wood to driveway surface
  • Edging
    • Use edging to create areas for sand, rubber mulch, and river rocks

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