Author Topic: Curb Appeal (Read 2771 times)

MikeW · « **on:** April 11, 2008, 09:44:04 AM »

I have spent years fixing up the inside, and back garden of my old house, but the front had always been a field of weeds in winter, and a dust bowl in summer.
Almost done now with tweaking this area - with raised planting beds, and walkways.
First area was street level -

MikeW · « **Reply #1 on:** April 11, 2008, 09:45:30 AM »

Second are, down the side of the house.

MikeW · « **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2008, 09:47:04 AM »

Third area - one side of front yard

MikeW · « **Reply #3 on:** April 11, 2008, 09:48:45 AM »

Fourth area - other side of front yard.

maryvonne · « **Reply #4 on:** April 11, 2008, 09:58:35 AM »

Wow Mike! You have done a lot of work to your front and side yards. It's really looking good!

purplepshn2004 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 11, 2008, 10:09:34 AM »

MikeW,

Nice before and after pic's. Look like that took a lot of work, but the end results sure are nice!

tinkster · « **Reply #6 on:** April 11, 2008, 10:44:39 AM »

just awesome! I need to do the same.. I have focused everything on the back yard which few see and front looks horrid... I cant seemd to get a plan in mind like you did though. I am on a pretty steep dust bowl incline but not as bad as yours.

tinkster

Sean · « **Reply #7 on:** April 11, 2008, 11:39:40 AM »

Massive changes, I can not wait to see it in person.

Cheers,
Sean

tammie · « **Reply #8 on:** April 11, 2008, 12:40:04 PM »

Wow! Can you come do my "yard"?
Tammie

Double S · « **Reply #9 on:** April 11, 2008, 12:49:51 PM »

WOW!! That is really nice work you've done!!!!

Sunbeam56 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 11, 2008, 01:32:38 PM »

Love the tile (and cute poodle)!

Did you DYI, or contract?
Saltillo or Dhaniss?

Jerry · « **Reply #11 on:** April 11, 2008, 03:02:59 PM »

You have great taste.

Sean, maybe in May we can both see it?

MikeW · « **Reply #12 on:** April 11, 2008, 03:10:31 PM »

Hey Sunbeam - Saltillos all the way. My house is a Spanish / Mexican style, so I just continued the look. Now the boxes of Sautillo at Home Depot - avoid them like the plague. At least 40% of the tiles are broken when the package is opened, and no return is allowed. I found it WAY cheaper to speng $1.45 per tile from a reputable dealer, compared to HD $1.00 per tile, but you are buying trash with no come back.

Also, the old HD tiles I laid are shedding skin and looking tacky - I sincerely wish I was not a cheap +ss, and had spent the extra $1000 to surround my home in quality materials.

The more I do things myself, the more I avoid Home Depot.

Cheers,

Mike

MikeW · « **Reply #13 on:** April 11, 2008, 03:24:33 PM »

Jerry -Yes. We do have to plan a West Coast Ponders Get Together, so I am thinking your place for Northern L.A., Mikeys' for Southern L.A., or my place for central, close ot Arboretum / Huntington Library L.A. place.

I am thinking a Huntington Library type experience - have not been there in 20 years, but what a magnificent set of gardens they have, even if one does not have the $20,000,000 pocket change to buy Gainesborough's "Blue Boy" hanging in the gift shop.

Let's do a Huntington get together - with Sundowners at my place later.

Cheers,

Mike

miguynmkoi · « **Reply #14 on:** April 11, 2008, 03:33:18 PM »

Great before and after. That was a lot of work and you did it yourself? Your Spanish/ Mexican Villa looks regal.

I would love to do a Huntington Library tour especially with the new Chinese Garden they just opened. Haven't been there for probably 10+ years. Definitely would enjoy a few sundowners at Casa Mike's.

Joyce · « **Reply #15 on:** April 11, 2008, 09:58:17 PM »

OMG! I can't imagine luggng groceries up that!

But it looks GREAT!

Mikey · « **Reply #16 on:** April 11, 2008, 11:50:47 PM »

My goodness, you've been very busy. Looks great!

Joyce. When I was there last Mike & guests entered through a shaded side gate further up the hill...and with fewer steps

I think Mike directs sales people to use the front stairs....

Kat · « **Reply #17 on:** April 12, 2008, 04:01:33 AM »

Love what you've done!

Kittyzee · « **Reply #18 on:** April 12, 2008, 06:27:17 AM »

Beautiful! No steep hills around here like that, I'm a flatlander...I really love the look of it. Very secluded and stylish.

emm · « **Reply #19 on:** April 12, 2008, 08:54:53 PM »

Wow! That looks really, really good! You've created a stunning entrance way to your home. emm

EagleEye · « **Reply #20 on:** April 13, 2008, 06:42:07 PM »

Hey Mike,

Great job.

Wow, lots of work, but it really paid off big time. I have always liked seeing your hillside villa. Has a really cool look to it.
So--------is it sort of finished for a while?

Steve

MikeW · « **Reply #21 on:** April 14, 2008, 07:05:50 AM »

LOL Steve -
My wallet says I done for a while. Some landsacpe lighting, and a lick of paint here and there, then it's Miller Time!

Cheers,

Mike

LeeAnne151 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 15, 2008, 09:17:11 AM »

I'd think you'd have better taste in beer than that?

a nice microbrew maybe?

Love what you've done. It is fabulous.

I sure hope I can make a CA get together some day.

Derrick · « **Reply #23 on:** April 17, 2008, 11:25:17 AM »

Absolute BEAUTY!!

SueSTx · « **Reply #24 on:** April 17, 2008, 04:23:48 PM »

I had to wait until I had a chance after work to take a peek...it was worth the wait...I love it.