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US/Mexico Border Wall Progress

4 miles added since the previous update.  

 
US/Mexico Border Wall Progress

3 miles added since the previous update 5 days ago.

CBP Chief says border wall should be complete by the end of next year (2027).  

 
US/Mexico Border Wall Progress

5.3 miles added since the previous update nearly 2 weeks ago.  No update was dropped by CBP last week.  

 
US/Mexico Border Wall Progress

5.6 miles added this week.  This is a significant rate increase over the last week and the week prior to that and is likely to remain high or increase.  This update marks the halfway point to completing the US/Mexico border wall.  

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6/22/26 12:03am Monday
Updated US/Mexico Border Wall Progress: removed the "steel used in tons" and "Concrete used in Cubic Yards" so as to simplify the table

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6/21/26 7:00pm Sunday
I recently moved my bed into the room across the hall.  It is much quieter there.  I also reinforced the blackout curtains.  This is reminiscent to when I lived at my previous place and moved my room out of my room so that only my bed remained.  

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6/19/26 2:05pm Friday
I recently borrowed my neighbor's mini-chainsaw to trim some low hanging branches.  Nice neighbors

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Ongoing Home Improvement List


9/28/25 2:36pm Friday
  1. Remove two piles of branches
  2. Seal porch (R)
  3. Tune up deck
  4. Get/Build Shed (R)
  5. Unlisted item (R)
  6. Add humidifier to HVAC
  7. Consult with flood zone inspector
  8. Gas Stove
  9. Remove tree #2
  10. Roommate (?)
  11. Basement (big project)
    • wall
    • floor
    • Install door to basement (R)
    • Seal AC/Heating in basement
    • Fix foundation sections outdoors
    • Insulate basement

Completed () or abandoned ()

  1. ✔ (06/18/26) Tune up AC unit
  2. ✔ (04/17/26) Get Lawnmower (R)
  3. ✔ (03/13/26) Install Dryer (R)
  4. ✔ (03/13/26) Install Washer (R)
  5. ✔ (01/09/26) Gas Hearth installed
  6. ✔ (12/19/25) Extend Gas lines (2)
  7. ✔ (11/18/25) New water heater
  8. ✔ (10/14/25) Remove tree 1
  9. (10/13/25) Fix Bathroom fan #2
  10. ✔ (10/11/25) Fix bathroom fan #1
  11. ✔ (10/10/25) Finish moving items from previous residence (✔ mats, ✔ clothes, and ✔ books from garage)
  12. ✔ (10/03/25) Sewer
  13. ✔ (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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