David, that definitely is powdery mildew. It has multiplied and produced more spores and if Ron showed us a really close-up picture, you will see just how large those spores are. The problem is, he applied corn meal when it began a couple weeks ago, but it does not seem to have any affect. I did suggest giving it three weeks to work, but I have grown concerned at this point. In that thread, I did not receive an answer to my question, so here it is again.... "From AJ's remark, I take it someone has proven corn meal not to be effective on powdery mildew? Do I understand that right? There was a guy here before who posted pictures of PM on his grass. David suggested the corn meal and I'm pretty sure he used it and said it worked. I can't remember his name, but if anyone knows who I'm talking about he later posted the pics on his member page, along with the pics of his lawn, all the grains he used, and his little girl in her kiddie pool. Can anyone think of his name?" Is it safe to expect the corn meal to work or not? And/Or, is it safe to expect the milk (also suggested in that thread) or the baking soda to work? And how long before they are effective? It is best to treat any disease in its early stages. With that said and with the rate his problem worsens, I don't know how much longer he has before the efficacy of even a chemical fungicide will still be reliable. Ron, that is food for thought, so take it however you wish. Also taken from that thread........ "I cannot agree with opinions that powdery mildew is harmless. Yes, it often goes away on its own and normally does not cause damage. But if left untreated, it will do considerable damage, which I have seen and so has this board seen in the past. If there is potential for damage, why would any manager/homeowner want to risk constant recurrances? It just makes sense to try to avoid the disease (as with any other) with cultivars that are resistant and lower the risk." Based on that and Ron's evidence, I am hoping no one ever again finds it necessary to advise that powdery mildew is harmless. It is misleading and renders useless all the good advice offered by members of this board, including those who said it being that you are normally very knowledgeable and helpful. Yes, Ron, please do clean the mower after each use, and you already know not to mulch. Bag the clippings or you'll never stop spreading the pm spores.

Honest? I'd change the paint color. It's not right. Is it horrible OMG the neighbors are going to call and report you to the HOA? No. But it's not right. There is so much potential for the house to look stunning -- instead of just okay -- it almost makes me tear up. I'd be looking more closely @ the following: - There's too little contrast. I think it could handle more color and/or more drama on the B&B. Only question is could you. As for which paint colors specifically, I dunno. Have to think about it. - The arrangement of windows and front door has me drooling. OMG. Something fabulous and bold for the front door color. A dark purple or something like Red Miso from Martha Stewart at SW. - Maybe it makes more sense in person, but I wonder why the garage peak boards were run horizontally only with out the apex detail like on the house. The different widths of siding and boards doesn't flow together well -- a different paint color, however, could change that. The reason I question it is because the windows on the house are so well-done and so balanced and that side of the house is telling a lovely story of symmetry then your eye meanders over to the garage and it's a little like WTH. The garage peak dimensions look identical if not pretty darn close to the house peaks. Mirroring the vertical/horizontal boards on the garage seems like it could be a good idea --- from my seat in the virtual peanut gallery. - I'm concerned that you said that you didn't like the color of white that's up there with the siding. White windows doesn't mean you're obligated to match the trim to that window white -- unless you want to. If you wanted warmer, creamier trim you could still do that and leave the windows white. - Don't feel rushed. If someone has to wait a day or three for you to decide about the repaint, it's not going to kill them. If you need more time, tell them you need more time. (I definitely wouldn't ask, I'd tell, but I'm pushy)

Cost per square foot for remodeling versus building new is always going to be skewed. Reason? To remodel, the existing structure must be disassembled to a point to rebuild. Double labor. New construction is simply building to finish. Single labor. The tipping factor where remodeling is more expensive than rebuilding varies tremendously. If the building requires plumbing/electrical/HVAC reworking plus structural changes, chances are building new will be less expensive. And may be faster. Minor plumbing/electrical/HVAC/structural is always less expensive. In your case, the tipping factor is how much you intend to do. Straightening walls/floors can be a major overhaul, especially when a complete roof is in the plan. Adding bigger windows is a major remodel, and is more expensive than simply replacing windows. Reason? Sheet rock has to be removed, exterior siding has to be removed past the dimensions of the new windows to allow proper framing of the new openings. New window costs, labor to tear out, and labor/materials to replace sheet rock/siding. If the siding cannot be reused(after being removed) new siding has to be bought/installed/primed/painted. Replacing four windows can easily require residing that entire side of the house. Leveling floors will require tearing out the old, repairing/replacing the joists. Same with the walls. Roof may need complete rebuilt to be right. Rip off all the old roofing/sheathing/rafters and rebuild from the top plate of the walls. Could all that be done without all that tearout? Not if it is done right.`

I am going to be a bit more ruthless and specific and tell you what I feel your attorney is likely to advise... it is what I would advise were you in my office. In our current situation, I would file the case immediately and not even bother with an attempt to resolve. I would then file the notice (lis pendens) at the clerk's office to effectively remove their ability to obtain any financing on the property or sell the property, while putting them on notice that any work they are planning might have to be undone. Because of Covid the hearing will likely be almost a year out (it is in my area right now), so I would just start gathering information on moving the driveway. At that point they are actually being sued. So they will likely see an attorney where they will be advised to settle, because their case, as presented here, is an absolute dog. I would prefer they pay to remove the easement (pay for my new driveway) or maybe I get the easement in writing. I will certainly angle for the money I spent filing the case while I am negotiating. I would never take this to court and the odds of them wanting to take this pile of excrement to court are approaching nil. California has some of the easiest prescriptive easement laws in the country (5 years compared to Kentucky's 15... you alone have had hostile use for 7). You don't need a court to get an easement and you don't need to take part of your neighbor's land. You just need to make sure your neighbor sees your hand and is informed enough to understand what they are seeing. I do respect those people who are advising non-legal solutions, but disagree with those who have already adjudicated the case. Additionally, my filing fees are only $200 and I believe California's are closer to $450. So you would be out $750 here and a bit more in California. There is absolutely some risk, your neighbors could be irrational and decide to fight it at all costs... just let them win. In that case, you just wasted a small chunk of money. My very first piece of advice was see an attorney but don't spend a dollar trying to save a dime. Do the math on the driveway and if moving it is likely cheaper, then obviously, just move it. ----- At this point I will bow out of this discussion. I felt it necessary to provide a more detailed response about how you can protect your interest before the matter is resolved in court in response to assertions to the contrary. Good luck in whatever you decide.