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Landscaping Bids Wanted

by Alison Moore Smith on July 23, 2010 · 9 comments

We are ready (finally!) to look for landscaping bids. We’ve been looking forward to this stage for…forever. In addition to a landscape design, we would like a maintenance schedule to explain needed watering, fertilizing, pruning, etc., of the plants in the yard. If you’re interested in bidding, please use the contact form or comment below, then [...]

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Remove Trees and Mow the Weeds

by Alison Moore Smith on June 10, 2009 · 7 comments

It’s that time of year again. Time to comply with city code and clear our lot of the wild grass before it engulfs our soon-to-be neighbor’s home. While we’re at it, we’ve decided to take out the two junk trees that are growing on our lot. Neither is in good shape and both pose a [...]

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Lot First — House Plans Second

by Alison Moore Smith on December 9, 2008 · 5 comments

The conventional wisdom about building a home seems to be to choose your house plans and then find a lot that fits. Even though I’m far from a building expert, I’m going to completely disagree. I say find your perfect piece of land for your custom home, then choose a plan that fits your lot. [...]

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Tree Removal and Cabinet Design

by Alison Moore Smith on July 10, 2008 · 1 comment

Looking for someone to remove the 20ish foot tree on our lot, stump and all. We also have a bit of old barbed wire fence and a sewer pipe that we need hauled away. Made some inquiries. Not much pressure to get it done yet, but at least it’s something I can actually do. While [...]

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