Fence Remodel

  1. Remove existing fence leaving the 4×4 posts
  2. Restraighten or replace 4×4 posts
  3. Run string from one end of fence to the other to serve as a guide for the top of the fence
  4. Screw in two or three 2×4 fence brackets per 4×4 post to hold the stringers in place. Or, use this kind of fence bracket.
  5. Screw fence boards to stringers
  6. Install solar light caps on top of 4×4 posts

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House Exterior

Colors

  • Two color scheme (light and dark brown)
  • Use same light color as rental property or same two colors as curtain or same two colors as Taco Bell above on Decoto road in Fremont
  • Paint light fixtures dark brown
  • Replace garage with wood design metal

Painting

  • Rent scissor lift
  • http://www.big-joelifts.calls.net/index.php/rental/rental_detail/Scissor-Lifts
  • https://www.hertzequip.com/herc/rental-equipment/aerial-equipment+platform-lifts+scissor-lift/branch/9729
  • http://www.neffrental.com/equipment/rental/aerial-equipment/electric-scissors/
  • http://www.pattersonlifttrucks.com/rentals.html
  • Rent spray gun
  • http://www6.homedepot.com/tool-truck-rental/20V_Cordless_Paint_Sprayer/16N657/index.html

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Yard Remodel

  • Preparation
  • Divider
    • Use 4×4 posts as divider with neighbor
    • Use 3 stakes per 4′ of divider (2 on ends on neighbor side, one in middle on my side)
  • Perimeter
    • Dig up using drill dirt along the perimeter
    • Lay 2″x3″ wood leaving 3″ above wood to driveway surface
  • Edging
    • Use edging to create areas for sand, rubber mulch, and river rocks

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Hayward, California: Bulk Disposal of Garbage, Dirt, Hazardous / Toxic Waste, Metal

In case you didn’t know this, if you need to dispose of large amounts of stuff in or near Hayward, California, you can do so at the following places:

Household Items (Furniture, etc)

Customers of Waste Management (WM) get 2 free bulk curbside pickups a year. Contact WM to schedule a pickup.

Dirt, Gravel, Bricks, Rocks

Landfill Management
4001 W. Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 784-0825

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