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Ivan Pineda / Work history

See the difference.

A closer look at projects I have worked on, photographed before, during and after. Part of my work history rather than services on offer.

A record of projects I’ve worked on — my work history rather than the services I offer today; here’s what I take on now.

Work I can take on today

Project / 01

Clearing a leaf-covered walkway

Before and after: the leaf- and brush-covered strip beside the sidewalk, cleared back to bare soil.

Fallen leaves and brush blanket the strip between a wooded slope and the sidewalk.
Outdoor projectsBefore

Leaf-covered sidewalk edge

Fallen leaves and brush blanket the strip between a wooded slope and the sidewalk.

The ground beside a wooded sidewalk has been cleared back, exposing soil around the tree trunks.
Outdoor projectsAfter

Cleared sidewalk border

The ground beside a wooded sidewalk has been cleared back, exposing soil around the tree trunks.

Project / 02

Opening up a side yard

Before and after: the deck, satellite dish, neighboring wall and fence align in both views.

Tall grass and dense weeds fill the narrow passage between the house and the chain-link fence.
Outdoor projectsBefore

Side yard before clearing

Tall grass and dense weeds fill the narrow passage between the house and the chain-link fence.

The side passage is open again, revealing three raised planting beds along the chain-link fence.
Outdoor projectsAfter

Side yard after clearing

The side passage is open again, revealing three raised planting beds along the chain-link fence.

Project / 03

Shrub removal and cleanup

Three views show the flowering shrub, the cut stump and root crown, and the cleared ground after raking.

A flowering shrub stands among tall, dry grass before the area is cleared.
Outdoor projectsBefore

Flowering shrub before removal

A flowering shrub stands among tall, dry grass before the area is cleared.

The cut shrub stump and root crown are exposed in disturbed soil.
Outdoor projectsIn progress

Exposed shrub root crown

The cut shrub stump and root crown are exposed in disturbed soil.

The cleared patch is raked smooth, with loose soil surrounded by dry grass.
Outdoor projectsAfter

Ground raked after removal

The cleared patch is raked smooth, with loose soil surrounded by dry grass.

Bigger projects, once my license lands

Project / 04

Replacing rotted fence posts

Before and after: a steel replacement post going in where the wood post had rotted, and the fence standing again.

A steel replacement post beside the old weathered rail, where the rotted wood post came out.
FencingBefore

Replacing a rotted post

A steel replacement post beside the old weathered rail, where the rotted wood post came out.

The wood privacy fence stands straight along the side passage on its new posts.
FencingAfter

The fence standing again

The wood privacy fence stands straight along the side passage on its new posts.

Project / 05

Building a new flight of garden steps

During and after: the old path lifted and the ground cut out, then a new flight of steps set into the slope. Dug out by hand, graded and set slab by slab.

The old, uneven stone path with the first section dug out ready for the new steps.
Outdoor projectsIn progress

Digging out for the new steps

The old, uneven stone path with the first section dug out ready for the new steps.

A full flight of set treads climbing to the gate, with the bank graded either side.
Outdoor projectsAfter

The steps I built

A full flight of set treads climbing to the gate, with the bank graded either side.

Project / 06

Siding repair

Before and after: a replaced section of siding, then the finished wall.

A replaced section of siding is still unfinished on this wall.
PaintingBefore

Siding before finishing

A replaced section of siding is still unfinished on this wall.

The same wall after painting: siding and trim in one even light color, with the paint can still at ground level.
PaintingAfter

The painted wall

The same wall after painting: siding and trim in one even light color, with the paint can still at ground level.

Project / 07

Restriping a parking lot

Before and after: worn asphalt with no visible bays, then fresh white parking lines.

Worn, cracked asphalt with no visible parking bays. Cones are set out and the lot is being cleared.
Outdoor projectsBefore

Parking lot before restriping

Worn, cracked asphalt with no visible parking bays. Cones are set out and the lot is being cleared.

Bright white parking-space lines cross the asphalt, with cones still standing in the lot.
Outdoor projectsAfter

Fresh parking bay markings

Bright white parking-space lines cross the asphalt, with cones still standing in the lot.

Project / 08

From the original shower to new tile

The first two photos show the original shower before this project. The rest are progress photos of the rebuild, not a completed shower.

Before the remodel: a mosaic-backed niche set into the original white tile wall.
Showers & tileBefore

The original shower niche

Before the remodel: a mosaic-backed niche set into the original white tile wall.

Before the remodel: the original white tile enclosure with a curtain rail, corner baskets and a recessed niche.
Showers & tileBefore

The shower before the remodel

Before the remodel: the original white tile enclosure with a curtain rail, corner baskets and a recessed niche.

Red-coated wall boards and two recessed niches are visible before the tile goes on; the tub below is protected.
Showers & tileIn progress

Shower wall preparation

Red-coated wall boards and two recessed niches are visible before the tile goes on; the tub below is protected.

Marble-look tiles and a mosaic niche are being fitted, with tile spacers and red-coated wall areas still visible.
Showers & tileIn progress

Tile installation underway

Marble-look tiles and a mosaic niche are being fitted, with tile spacers and red-coated wall areas still visible.

Marble-look wall tiles surround two stacked mosaic niches. The tub edge and tools show this is still a work site.
Showers & tileIn progress

Mosaic niches taking shape

Marble-look wall tiles surround two stacked mosaic niches. The tub edge and tools show this is still a work site.

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