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Texas Border Wall – Under Trump (2025 – )

  • 02/25/26: TFC gives final update stating the final panel of the 82.2 miles of border wall has been installed.  The remaining portions will be completed by the US.
 

 
US/Mexico Border Wall Progress

2.4 Miles of additional border wall added over the past week.  

 
US/Mexico Border Wall Progress

2 Miles of additional border wall added over the past week.  

 

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3/13/26 4:24pm Friday
I just had my new washer and dryer installed and am currently doing my first load of laundry.  I have not decided on which of the remaining home improvement tasks I want to take on next during the Spring besides the AC tune-up.

Gonna try and take a quick nap.

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3/6/26 4:33pm Friday
I just ordered a washer and dryer; they should arrive sometime March 13.  I plan to install them myself.

I also just talked with my water company about my bill.  Initially they said it was correct, but when I asked them to compare it to my previous bill, they said it was not correct and will be giving me a partial refund on my next bill.

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3/2/26 10:03pm Monday
Just a quick post tonight.  US/Mexico Border Wall Progress probably won't be updated for a while due to the current partial government shutdown, however border wall construction continues during this time.  It is just harder to document for the time being .

It has been 6 months since I have moved into my new place!  It is still a lot of fun and I am thankful to God who has allowed me to live here for the time being.  During these Winter months, I have had to put certain types of work on the house on standby or hiatus until it warms up and I can get more funds.  Gas and electric bills are a bit up there during the Winter and the cold makes it harder to do certain outdoors activities.

I still have some plans in the works and one is to start work on dehydrating again and in particular to make some jerky again.  I also want to start putting more effort into getting a roommate and I'm trying to decide what my next major purchase will be to help out in that regard.  I'm leaning towards getting a new washer and dryer, but I have not solidified my decision yet.

I've been playing WoW, listening to audiobooks, and just started getting into some online streaming of anime, older seasons of Dr. Who, or even a movie.

It really does look like Winter is the season of just taking it easy.  I am looking forward to getting back to work on the house late March to early April.

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Ongoing Home Improvement List


9/28/25 2:36pm Monday
  1. Basement (big project)
    • wall
    • floor
    • Install door to basement (R)
    • Seal AC/Heating in basement
    • Fix foundation sections outdoors
    • Insulate basement
    • ✔ (completed: 03/13/26) Install Dryer (R)
    • ✔ (completed: 03/13/26) Install Washer (R)
  2. Seal porch (R)
  3. Tune up deck
  4. Roommate(?)
  5. Get Lawnmower (R)
  6. Get/Build Shed (R)
  7. Unlisted item (R)
  8. Remove two piles of branches
  9. Tune up AC unit
  10. Remove tree #2
  11. Add humidifier to HVAC
  12. Consult with flood zone inspector
  13. ✔ (completed: 01/09/26) Gas Hearth installed
  14. ✔ (completed: 12/19/25) Extend Gas lines (2)
  15. ✔ (completed: 11/18/25) New water heater
  16. ✔ (completed: 10/14/25) Remove tree 1
  17. ✘ (abandoned: 10/13/25) Fix Bathroom fan #2
  18. ✔ (completed: 10/11/25) Fix bathroom Fans #1
  19. ✔ (completed: 10/10/25) Finish moving items from previous residence (✔ mats, ✔ clothes, and ✔ books from garage)
  20. ✔ (completed: 10/03/25) Sewer
  21. ✔ (completed: 10/01/25) Assemble two shelves

I'd say those are all of the really important things.

I'd like to be able to get all, or at least most of it done, within 5 years.

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