The Rekounas Blog

Here is a quick run down of shit that I have to do around the house this spring/summer.

My first project is to complete a garbage shed. The one that I have right now looks like shit and is quickly falling apart. It has become the squirrels hang out spot. I purchased a live trap last year to catch the squirrels. That way, when I catch them, I can perform some water boarding and other torturous techniques on those little bastards. Fire and water have so many uses.

Second project is to start sanding one or maybe two sides of my house. I did one side last year and it turned out quite nice. Just slowly going to finish doing the same to the rest of the house. The new stain I am using is lighter then the previous colour.

I also have to get an excavator here to dig a french drain from my house over to the other side of my property. Every spring, there is a spring that forms in the middle of my driveway the washes away the gravel leaving potholes and trenches. I am not ready to pony up $10,000 to have the driveway paved, so I think redirecting the water is a good first step.

I didn’t put away my sons trampoline over the winter and some of the beams bent from the weight of the snow and ice. I don’t know if I will contact the company and just get them to send me replacement parts, or if I should build something else.

Forgot to mention I have to clean up a yard full of dog shit. Most of it is white and looks kind of fossilized. What makes dog shit turn white?

I also need to replace the side door on my garage. The doors frame is rotting out and needs to be replace. I have old cedar door that I am going to use that would be a huge improvement over the shitty door that I have now.

Michelle wants me to start a kitchen garden for her. I will pick up some landscape ties to start it off soon.

The Habs are going to probably lose their next play-off so that means hockey is over and I can get working on this shit sooner.