More Work around the House

Last year, I built the fences for my backyard. I never did get around to putting the fence caps on though. The plan since spring sprung was to get out and do it. We had almost 4 weeks of un-interupted rain. (You can look it up. We actually set a record for least amount of sunshine in the period) Finally got a couple of nice days, but my neighbour wasn't around to help. Finally, he left the tool with his Mrs for me to borrow and just do the job alone. It's basically a "saws-all" type thing. I must not have all my tool rules up to date though, because the damned blade kept coming undone. After the 6th time, when it flew off into another neighbour's yard, I surrendered. I returned the tool before I ended up breaking it. (Or hurting someone with flying blades) Hopefully, he's around some time this week so we can get it done. I'm also trying to get some benches made from the barn-wood I have lying around. I did get a new hose-reel put up in the back yard, though. I also installed a rain-barrel under one of the downspouts. (That's me, going green)
I picked up a tool bench from someone online. They had posted it for $50 and I responded. He later got back to me and said I was first to ask for it, but he hadn't heard from me and someone else was interested. Did I still want it? I was in the process of sending him a PM that was going to say, "If you've got a cash offer now, take it. I haven't made room and I need to clean..." blah-blah-blah...As I was typing though, I realized that one reason I hadn't cleaned was that I didn't have a proper place to put tools. If I had the bench, I'd have a place. If I have a place, I might actually get the tools away. So I sucked it up and bought the bench. Wouldn't you know it? I cleared a spot in the basement, painted another corner of floor, re-assembled the bench and Voila! I put some tools away. Making the basement slightly more organized. Amazing. (The basement would be even more organized if not for the aforementioned rain. I had to cancel a yard sale...Grr)
So, I still have work to do in the basement. I haven't started the garage loft yet. (Unless looking up plans online counts) My Dad has offered me some shelves from his office. Those will go a long way to helping organize. We're talking those old steel shelves that last forever. Not the cheap ones you buy now. He's also offered some tools that he doesn't really use anymore. I can get the new garden roto-tilled before planting now.
Oh, and to add to my To-Do list? A patio. I'll need to start digging out the area ASAP. (After I get the post caps put on. Before I do the benches, maybe.)
Gonna be a hot, sweaty summer I think.