Reno Update #1

So we have had a bit of slow progress with our basement reno. It is hard to keep things moving quickly when you have no money, work full time and have to try to figure out pursuing legal action against the ex-contractor. This does cause me some frustration but I do like the fact that the slow pace means we can make sure things are happening correctly. More importantly that we are comfortable with the decisions being made considering our ex-contractor didn't involve us in a lot of decisions.
 So here is the progress,
1) Our retaining wall now has a layer of drainage rock behind it
2) Our driveway is free of bricks and they are now stacked on pallets ready for sale ( anyone want to buy some bricks?)

We had some wonderful helpers with the driveway bricks, amazing how much quicker things go with a few extra hands

The next steps are removing a patch of asphalt at the bottom of the driveway, then to add the layer of  screenings to complete the driveway.

We also need to add a bit more gravel behind the retaining wall and potting soil in the area where we will make a garden bed.