I didn't get the best shot of our sump pump pipe but I think you can see it close to the veranda skirting. It works really well ensuring that the rain that falls doesn't get in to our basement. But it is pretty forceful and the water tends to pool beside our little walk way (currently covered by the pond liner above), so it was time to figure out this issue. Today, we cut the pond liner to fit, then took some wood scraps and attached them to the bottom of the skirting to firm up this area. It was low and dirt was creeping under the veranda so this has now created a barrier. We then used the wheel barrow to bring over 2 loads of fill and starting at the veranda, we created a lovely swale that once the pipe is cut back and fit with an elbow, and the pond liner is set in it's place, the water will now flow towards the forest at a different angle, leaving our walk way free of water ~ no freezing in the Winter. Yeah! We'll fill in the open spaces with rocks all along the "creek bed" and then cedar chips on the outside edges up to the garden on one side and the walk way on the other side. We do plan to plant some bushes and plants to fill this space in as well. And the veranda decking needs work and color too. We're getting there. Little steps at a time. It's frustrating sometimes when the weather doesn't cooperate but we're committed to get every task done, even if it takes us years!
Can't wait until this project is done and I can share some lovely pictures. For now, it's a dream but finally, after lots of planning, a work in progress! Soon, soon it will be done.
What's on your task list?
Any "work in progress" news?
~ Chy
2 comments:
There's always something to do when you own your home isn't there? Sounds like you found a good solution to your problem. Have a great week.
I'm excited to see the end result Debi. A vision in my head and hopefully we can pull it off!
Hope you have a lovely week as well!
X Chy
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