Hi. I'm relatively new to this list. We have a 1926 bungalow. We were very lucky to have bought it from a guy who did a lot of restoration on it. We don't know how to restore and we have a new baby so not much time! The wood is gorgeous. He was a carpenter and built all the cabintry in the kitchen himself. We don't have the glass and want to add some back so I'm reading those threads!
I also want to replace the stone planters out front that are missing. Where can I get these and about how much should I expect to spend?
Thanks!
Not sure which planters you are referring to. I don't have window boxes, but purchased a nice pot styled planter out in Downers(?) along the north side of Ogden Ave. Prices were fairly reasonable, and the planter is made of concrete.
You can also spend hundreds of dollars up in Oak Park too. We didn't see the point :)
CHeers
Brian
This is the place we got ours, they have been at all the bungalow expos. They have lots of options, you can spend a little or a lot. If you go out to buy, you'll need a truck. They are poured concrete and really heavy.
New Lenox Statuary
281 E. Haven Ave
New Lenox, IL 60451
Email: tpawlak9414@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 815-485-1808
Fax: 815-485-1787
Quote from: dukesdad on May 24, 2005, 12:47:09 PM
This is the place we got ours, they have been at all the bungalow expos. They have lots of options, you can spend a little or a lot. If you go out to buy, you'll need a truck. They are poured concrete and really heavy.
New Lenox Statuary
281 E. Haven Ave
New Lenox, IL 60451
Email: tpawlak9414@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 815-485-1808
Fax: 815-485-1787
Web Page URL: http://www.thebirdgirl.com
Just an FYI, this was on the Chicago Bungalow board:
http://www.chicagobungalow.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=787
We got ours a couple of years ago, and had no problems. Sounds like they have gone 'round the bend.
such is life. I'm going to try and make my own this summer, how hard can it be?
Wow! Thanks for all the input! I think I like the idea of $50 instead of $190! Nice to find such a knowledgeable group
Ouch, Hidden Gardens is a bit slow to update their website. Good to know the dates of the 2002 garden show though!
Aimee, can you post a picture of the boxes you bought? or a really detailed description =)
thanks
I want cement ones, i've found enough plans online to muddle my through it. We'll just see how long that project sits on the shelf before i get to it.
thanks.
The Brickyard Lowe's is nice, as far as big box home stores go.
Maybe I am just burnt out on Home Depot, but I find Lowe's brighter, cleaner and just a more enjoyable shopping experience.
Cheers,
Brian
Feel free to drive by the 1500 block of Wesley. I think you will know which house is mind.
Just look for the guy in the grass trying to find any weeds. Thats Neal my Husband who is always looking to get rid of anything he did not plant.
Aimee,
That is a beautiful block. I pass through the block every morning on my way to work after dropping of the kiddies. Several trees with the lawns nicely kept and most have simple landscaping with wonderful flowers. :)
I was planning on emailing Jim Ramos to get any information on current 2nd ward events, where I live. Haven't heard too much going on there ???
Here is Aimees beautiful Bungalow. Man what a yard! :o
Classic what a beauty I love Berwyn and it's bungalows!
The planters on the steps are from Wannemakers out in Downers Grove. The ones under the windows are from New Lenox.
Here's the backyard, my wife's work, not mine.
Wannemakers is cool.
I was up at the inlaws a couple weeks ago in Saginaw, MI, stopped at at a nursery. Ended up bringing back a dozen plants. 7 in 1 Gal pots...for a grand total of about $55. I think sometimes our sense of value gets distorted down here in Chicagoland, where we think outrageous prices are normal.
I also hit The Growing Place, out in Aurora last weekend. It wasn't as kind on the pocketbook, but they have a huge selection, and are very helpful. Worth the drive IMHO.
Cheers,
Brian
In My Humble Opinion
dukesdad - I know your house - it's one of my favorite bungalows - love your front yard landscaping. The neighbor to the south of you doesn't do a bad job either!
He does a great job, a little more anal than we are. He cuts our lawn because he likes the lawns to be at the same length. Suits the hell out of me!
My wife and I plan on redoing our front garden in the next few weeks and we've been walking the neighborhoods looking for ideas. We've spent a few hours walking around looking for ideas, but we must have made some wrong turns because we have not seen much that we like.
The photos posted heere look great! Now I know there are some nice gardens out there. Thanks for the ideas.
Check out this inventive planter!
In Oak Park, we used to enjoy the planters in front of a house on Oak Park Ave. near Jackson -- they had a white ceramic toilet with plants in both bowl and tank. ;D
The problem around here is that things keep disappearing. We would like to put nice things out but even planters or other stone items that have weighed hundreds to a thousand pounds have disappeared. Why can't people just enjoy the beautification that other people try to do in the neighborhood instead of trying to steal it?
I dont' believe for a second that some random thug stole a thousand pound piece of landscaping from your home.
The typical thievery here is when someone grabs one of your Christmas snowmen.
Good parents are ones who catch them and make them throw it back on your lawn the next day.
Thanks, Bear, I'm usually the one railing about that one...
Bonster please....There is no x in Christmas
Actually yes. Our neighbor saw someone come by in broad daylight with a forklift and put it on their truck. He tried to stop them but they took it anyways.
Nice neighbor. I'd've called the cops.
Quote from: Suzy Q on November 12, 2006, 03:42:14 PM
Actually yes. Our neighbor saw someone come by in broad daylight with a forklift and put it on their truck. He tried to stop them but they took it anyways.
Record the license plate number.