Tree removal

We had an estimate done on the removal of our 24" diameter leaning maple and the 16" dead oak trees. Sav-a-tree of Fairfax quotes $3000 to chop them to stump, leave them for firewood and fertilize the remaining trees.

Leaves Changing

The leaves on the poplar trees have started turning early this year. It's neighborhood wide and up the coast into Maryland, so probably an artifact of the dry weather.

Little things around the house

Today, we actually accomplished something we thought was impossible: We managed to clear almost all of the junk off our kitchen counter! Now it's neatly organized (if dumping stuff in a heap is organized) into two easy-to-carry baskets. One is for Drew's stuff, while the other is the catch-all for everything else.

We also put together two more floor lamps (one for the study and one for the family room), and Drew assembled and stocked some shelves for the laundry room closet. My next goal is to reinforce one of the bookshelves and finish unpacking the books. We're still on the lookout for some wine we purchased prior to moving...

New dining room color

I took some time last Monday to paint the dining room. The dining set that I inherited from my grandparents will be arriving soon from storage (in Atlanta!), and so the painting needed to be finished before then. You can see some pictures here; the color is "Cranberry Bog", and Drew picked it out. I tried to get some pictures with the sun shining, but the weather of late hasn't exactly cooperated with that request.

In addition to the new paint, there are new chrome/grey electrical outlets and chrome floor vents (thanks to Drew's handy work). All that's left to do is to throw out the boxes on trash day and put down a rug, and the room will be all ready for the furniture!

Fertilizer

Applied fertilizer to lawn. Scotts Summer Guard

Gutter Cleaning

Had the gutters cleaned by Skyline Cleaning. Did a great job! $89.

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