The landscaping project that began in May came to an end today. The neighbors must be overjoyed that the house near them doesn't look shabby anymore. But the delays, as frustrating as they were, helped us accumulate the money to pay for it without taking out a loan.
It's not just the cost of a house, it's the upkeep. Last year, a new HVAC system. This year, landscaping. Next year, hoping to have engineered wood floors installed downstairs. The front lawn needs to be improved, up to the same quality level of the landscaping. (The back yard is different. I want a small meadow of wildflowers surrounded by natural area plants.) The driveway has one large crack completely across it and smaller ones starting along the edges. And don't get me started on the windows and the roof. But we're not planning on moving out, so we need to make sure it stays livable.
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