my county road
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My County Road: Hit the Reset
Growing up in the country outside a small town in Indiana with a population around 1,700 — we moved to a neighborhood in a city with a population of around 20,000. Now we’re back where we were before… and live in a barn.
From here, I can see the house where I grew up. I can also see the one where I raised my son. We were ready for a more relaxed and imperfect way of life, and have found it here.
Barndo Creek is a great place if you’re a dog — not a privacy fence in sight.
@ my county road…
privacy fence heaven
I don't hate the city house... I've said before... it's a GREAT house. It's all brick, energy efficient, and it's a good size. It's not huge, but...
be careful what you ask for… or demand
One of the items that was required to be modified on this house to follow-through with the sale was a roof cricket. You know... that dog house piece...
check, check and check
Washer full. Check. Dryer full. Check. Dishwasher full. Check. Daylight... ummm... nope! This night owl is breaking all the sleep late rules. Up...
what’s even back there?
Having my morning coffee before packing more boxes I was thinking about the place we're moving all this stuff. My thoughts were all about what I'm...
water is worth more than electric
Punch list from the city home's inspection in hand and near the end of the repairs noted, I welcomed the plumber inside to do his thing. Once he did...
in search of landscaper
I will soon be accepting applications for a professional landscaper. We will be in desperate need of one by next spring. I figure I can spray weeds...