Redbud trees go in the ground

The Bennett estate is being warmed with odd bits of 1/2 rotted wood found in the old pile under the cedar tree. I figure I'll burn it while we're having mild temperatures. Some mice moved in -they got used to me leaving the door open all night for Petra. I took care of 2 on my 2nd night of having traps set. The two Redbud trees were set in their new homes in the front yard today. I also got to the basement door jamb work- lifting one corner some and stripping old paint and weather stripping so door closes properly and easily. While at it I removed the cheap paneling plywood someone had put over bead board- one area of rot to fix but no big deal.

the old paneling debri

rot in corner- just the bead board really

secret window found under paneling- only a little vinyl siding over it

 The wood stove repair done with Harvey's Furnace Cement worked out well-no cracking. I'm not sure how well it would have done without adding the silica sand- maybe just fine. The black stuff I used last year (from lowe's?) did not last beyond the first fire. Harvey's is white and I found it at Home Depot.

The old gas natural gas grill left with the scrap guy- and a nice hole remains where I'll put one of the fruit trees.

Petra helps remove the grill