New projects from summer and fall

[nhguy]

I figured I'd share some pictures of projects over the last year outside the house. My wife and I designed a new front entry using the dormer as a model for a new portico. We are using the stain formula I posted on the siding and BM Aura on the trim. We had to let one contractor go and hire a new one and so far so good on this move. We have all lived through those dreaded contractor delays, right?

[Sara]

Looking great! Nice work.

I hate hiring out to new-to-me contractors. But I especially hate looking at a job I paid for that has obvious flaws. Good for you guys in making a change like that mid project.

[nhguy]

Looking great! Nice work.

I hate hiring out to new-to-me contractors. But I especially hate looking at a job I paid for that has obvious flaws. Good for you guys in making a change like that mid project.

When the house was transformed from a Victorian to a Bungalow it looked like my avatar. Then about 1915-20 new owners added the shed porch, which we removed, along with all the scrub and brush that had grown up. The contractor was very sensitive to the style and did a great job, which often hard to find. By the end of summer we'll have the whole outside done.

[heartwood]

isn't that a beautiful porch! I really like the colors too...
sorry about your contractor issues, I think we all have one or two....
....jade

[Gothichome]

NHguy, that porch looks great, Actually the whole home looks great. Hard to believe this was once a Victorian two story.

[nhguy]

NHguy, that porch looks great, Actually the whole home looks great. Hard to believe this was once a Victorian two story.

This postcard is pretty close to what this place was originally. The house pictured had all the Victorian parts removed as well, it must have been the thing to do. I'm using the Sarco putty on all the windows thanks to Heartwood. The new contractor will finish the lattice in the spring and do the shingling on the dormer.

[Gothichome]

Nhguy, to me that pics looks like a nice eclectic Queen Anne. But you are correct, taking the Victorian out of the Victorian homes was the thing to do in th early part of the 1900’s, at least if you wanted to keep modern and up to date.

[Lily left the valley]

Love the colors.

Also, seeing the drip cap reminded me we might need to make some when we finally get rid of the AC shingles.

Really nice looking as it develops, nh.