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By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:57:37 +0000

I am pretty much saying the same thing, but couldn’t you get some version of the patio put in (which would probably necessitate some expensive ground leveling and window installing) and then work on the landscaping yourself more gradually. You need to put a new patio in so you don’t have wasted space next to the house.

Maybe you could trade some house or workshop organizing services with somebody on craigslist or something.

By: houseobsession

houseobsession — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:00:04 +0000

Yeah, N and I would definitely like to do the planting ourselves. Digging & ripping down is pretty kosher too. However, I’ve never built anything personally so I feel like I need someone to “get me started.” And trust me, if I knew subcontractors, I’d DEFINITELY contact them directly.

By: Johnna

Johnna — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:47:21 +0000

I wouldn’t think twice about calling HGTV! But I do have another idea. Ask the first man how much it would cost to get the “bones” done. The things you can’t do like grading and building a retaining wall. (or just contact the subcontractors yourself to save money on the middle man) I bet you and N could do the pavers and planting yourselves. You know, during your breaks from refinishing floors and working full time.