Outside Things To Do

Want a little insight to some of the work that a homeowner does outside their house? Of course it depends on the type of house that you have, how much land you have and so on but in my specific case here is a list of the things that I have to do.

• The first place that I have to start with is where I left off last fall when I was clearing away some of the overgrowth and weeds. I found out that the trash bags full of garden debri and branches and stuff won't be taken by the regular trash pickup. I have to call and get a special pickup (and of course there is a fee for that). I got about half-way done last year and now I have to work on the other half - clearing it away and then I get to start all over again.
  

• There is the cutting of the hedges that I should do at least once every three weeks
  

• I also have enough room for a garden in the back - got to get a new hoe because I used the last one to death!
  

• Would you believe that I still have leaves to rake!
  

• There are also branches that have to be broken and trashed - this is the result of storms and high winds
  

• I'm on the hunt for some good porch furniture! (Of course getting rid of the old furniture will be a problem but I'm hoping that I can just get some new cushions and not have to chuck the frames). I also have to take into consideration getting something that doesn't look good enough to steal. And I'm also having a hard time finding just the right kind of porch furniture. I want something that will be big and sturdy and not those "lite" looking porch chairs and benches that I see advertised.

Sounds like a lot of fun doesn't it? But I won't mind as long as I do it a little bit at a time. I see people enjoying the fact that they are taking care of their homes and shopping for things like plants and flowers can be fun. Besides, between work I can always sit on the porch and rest - That reminds me - I want a rocking chair for my porch!