We have removed some of the thick brush on the north side of the pool, added 10 feet of additional pool deck and 4 chaise lounge chairs. This will be good news to our sun worshipers in the early Spring and late Fall when the house blocks the sun to part of the pool area. Landscaping is not in yet, but I guarantee it will look great. My wife Beverly has been in charge and she never does anything halfway . I will update the photos when the renovation is complete.
Each year at Shutters we spend a minimum of $5000 - 10,0000 in upgrades and maintenance. For 2010 that expense will be well over $25,000. Below are some of the highlights
New expanded pool deck & landscaping.
Renovation of the Tower Deck
In 2004 and 2005 hurricanes Ivan, Dennis, and Cindy roared through the 30-A area and forced water underneath the tile into the decking of the tower. Eventually that wood rotted and the entire deck had to be rebuilt. I know it doesn't look like much, just some new tile, but this was very expensive to do. The entire deck roof was taken off down to the beams, two new layers of plywood, 3 new layers of deck water proofing, and finished with new 18" tile.
New Living Room Furniture
Shown above is the OLD living room furniture. A new sofa and yellow chair has been purchase but is not here from NC yet. The chair to the left will be recovered. We have also:
Repainted Exterior
Restained Decks
Replaced Eve metal
Past Years
2009 - New Refrigerator, new dishwasher, power wash, repair tower deck.
2008 - New Air conditioner Guest House, New Air Conditioner main house
2007 - New sewage lift station, connected to main city water
2006 - Refinished floors, graveled driveways
2005 - 2nd Floor deck furniture, refinished decks
2004 - Repainted exterior, purchased new deck furniure
2003 - Sand, sealed and stained all wod deck.
2002 - Purchased Shutters, started our beach rental business.