March 18: The yard is being transformed from a general mud pit / construction site to a, well, a yard. The utilities have been connected and several small earth moving machines have leveled the yard, in preparation for building the patio. We have many large boulders on the lot that needed to be moved, and put to use as retaining walls for the patio and beach stairs. It was a wonderful day for the outside work!
Connecting up water, sewer, electrical and gas utilities
Leveling off the East yard....
The West yard filled and leveled.
Moving boulders....
Dave, our landscaper, supervising placement so the boulders act as a retaining wall for the patio.
The outdoor living space in progress....
Patio area graded and leveled - complete for now.