Attack of the Killer Ants

It might not seem like it but definite progress was made tonight. The back step is all the way out though a few big chunks still remain that need to be broken into more manageable pieces (there's only so much 1920's chain gang simulation one can take on a given evening). We did unearth a fairly large colony of ants that had been living quite comfortably under the concrete steps. My apologies to the queen for the hosing they received. The dirt has been regraded to allow for our 2" x 10" ledger to be anchored to the foundation and still be above grade. There is still a fairly large pile of dirt that needs to be spread out under where the new structure is going. Either that or I make my way to the nearest empty lot with a wheelbarrow and shovel in hand. The sprinkler heads that need to be moved were located and dug around, so we can hopefully make quick work of that project on Saturday. Up next, framing...