Morten's Summer Project

Here are some pictures from the start of Morten's summer project: working on his parents backyard. Their fence was completely rotten, so Morten tore the whole mess down, built a new one, and painted it. (Finished product in background of picture with Max).

In the process, he discovered that the shed was also rotten, so he tore that down, too, and built a little deck instead so that his folks could enjoy both sun and shade in two different locations in the backyard. The Danes are mega-sun-worshippers. You live here about 20 minutes and you'll understand why.... So, being able to suck every drop out of the long summer evenings is a huge benefit. They bought all new lawn furniture and really dolled up the joint.

Then Morten built a new, smaller shed in the other corner of the yard that won't take up as much room and looks much more integrated into the new wooden fence. He also painted his parents bedroom, which needed it badly.
He also painted all the wood on the house (it's a brick house, but there are wooden planks here and there), and organized it with his uncle Olav (who owns a metalworking firm) to make zink details for the doors and windows.

Morten is also painting his parents living room this weekend, and they will be getting new wood floors soon after, as well as new fancy-pants bookshelves. They have had to live with the basics for 30 years, and have finally decided to enjoy their own money. (Morten says he will be mad at them if they die with a full bank account. ) It looks great!