Day 1 - House Transformation Begins

So I am planning on updating this each day that I do some work on the house that visible changes are present. I may not always have pictures so forgive the lack of visual aids sometimes.

After 4 straight of rain and a few tornadoes, it is finally sunny and warm enough to start some 'yard work'. Dawn and I do not completely agree on all the work that should or need to take place but we will work that out as time moves on.

Today I decided the overgrown forest in the front yard must go. If you have ever listened to Dave Ramsey talk about curb appeal. This is exactly the message I got from him. Our house lacks it badly! I want to be able to see the actually nice brick work that is to the right and left of our front door.

For day 1 with the day light left and the few borrowed tools I had to use (thanks Mr. Boehmer!), I began learning what the thrills and love of being a homeowner are all about. (Please note this is mostly sarcasm)

Here is the before picture, please don't misunderstand me, I like the house and it has its own good looks. I just don't believe this is one of them. Sweetheart, I know this may look bad until it is completed, but just trust that I have an ounce of skill to do this right.

So 2 1/2 hours later, I only took 1 break to talk with my neighbors about the vole problem in the area that is also effecting my lawn. If you think you read incorrectly, that was Voles! Here is what they are.
Voles - The deadliest creature known to lawns!

Now that the sun has started setting and my arms feel like spaghetti, and yes mom, I do miss your spaghetti. Here is Day 1 final image.

If it does not rain tomorrow, who knows really?, I will be out here to bag up the debris and to start more trimming (pulling). Next project garage.......to be continued.