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Friday, April 20th, 2007

Software isn’t the only thing I build

Christina and I just finished remodeling the stoop in front of our house. What used to be crumbling concrete steps covered in peeling outdoor carpet is now a wider and more inviting stairway complete with flower boxes and new handrails. Except for the handrail parts, we designed and built it ourselves from scratch (scratch being [...]

Christina and I just finished remodeling the stoop in front of our house. What used to be crumbling concrete steps covered in peeling outdoor carpet is now a wider and more inviting stairway complete with flower boxes and new handrails.

Front steps (side view)

Front steps (front view)

Except for the handrail parts, we designed and built it ourselves from scratch (scratch being a pile of treated 2×12 lumber and some plywood). Now it’s onto cleaning up the yard as it’s late April and winter has finally ended in Minnesota.


3 Responses to “Software isn’t the only thing I build”

  1. Eliot Says:

    Very nice work you two.

  2. Gina Says:

    nice, really looks good!

  3. KrazyKorean Says:

    Can you build my steps :)


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