Wish I knew someone who knew something about fixing up what I call the rough edges of the house. I have this clapboard siding? I'm not sure what to call it. Its panels that are made to look like 1x6s attached to the side, running up and down. Well at the bottom, there's no finish, it just rests there against the foundation. And since the house is like 25 yrs old, the bottom of these pieces are starting to show wear in places. I was trying to figure out .... could I run a bead of caulk in the angle between the foundation and the bottom edge of these panels? Is that the solution? (although I'm terrible at running a caulk like that doesnt get all over everything else) I would like to seal it somehow because I believe crickets slip indoors from those places. Or maybe I'm wrong. That spray foam filler wouldn't be the answer, that would just be another mess. Or maybe just a silicon putty that I slather onto a putty knife, and sort of apply like I might put peanut butter on my toast? I am liking that idea the best so far. If you know of a solution, PLEEEEASE leave me a comment!
Dashed off to Lowe's and got a pipe to slide in under the walkway to begin what I hope to be a better drainage system down the side of the house. It will be a bit of work, but worth it in the end. Ah the joys of figuring this all out for myself. I love to do projects, but it sure would be more fun with a life partner. :/ We also grabbed 15 more pieces of brick edging to put along the side of the house to keep the river rock in place. It's already starting to take shape, love the look!
Yeah, I'm rambling. Because these are the kinds of things I would talk about with......
It was so nice to have someone to bounce ideas off of.
My lettuce perked up a little better today. Being transplanted wasn't its favorite thing. My tomato plant looks like it is enjoying the spot I put him in. Am hoping I planted it in time to get a few tomatoes from it before Christmas.
Happy Monday :)
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