Two years ago our back porch was listing and we knew we had to have it repaired. The 1920s vintage footings for the porches were concrete poured in nail buckets. In the process we decided that we should screen the porch in and make it look similar to the upstairs screened in sleeping porch. Finally the screening was completed on Monday! The reason it took so long, is that my dh wanted to do all painting and repairing before the screens were up. I'm so pleased. Our house is not beautiful, but it is a nice practical comfortable home. The trim is white (and peeling) in this pic - not sure where the yellowy green came from! And we did have lattice on the bottom, its been torn off in the pic in prep for the digging.
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We also replaced the skinny corner boards with wide ones all over the house at the same time. The porch faces east and the siding is a bit washed out looking cuz of the morning sun. We used Screeneze system (downstairs, upstairs is traditional screening.)
We have these engineered wood steps that are nice to sit on and a stone patio so that we still have outdoor living space. I was skeptical about the faux wood, but the steps are not slippery in winter like real wood steps.
Thanks for looking. I'm sitting here drinking coffee with the kitties. They are slowly learning to use the kitty door in the screen to left of the people door.
Kathy
Oh that's wonderful, Kathy! I'm glad to hear about the faux steps--that's a great idea. This has really made a difference. You have created a wonderful place where you can sit and watch your cat play in your beautiful garden. I guess the cat chases away the rabbits, or do the rabbits chase the cat? You've put your 10 minutes to excellent use these last few weeks, huh? Great job and thank you for sharing on the Boardwalk Bragfest!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Ya'll did such a good job. What an enjoyable place to have at your home.
ReplyDeleteI was drooling over your first screened porch - but 2?!! Now that just ain't fair! : )
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous & looks very natural. Great Job!
We've built porches similar to those, but haven't gotten them screened in yet, and it has been a really buggy summer... LOVE yours, am showing them to my contractor, the husband. Lezlee
ReplyDeleteWe love our screened-in porch and I hope you get as much enjoyment out of yours as we do ours.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day.
What nicer house, I love it! And I really like your blog. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit Kathy.
Besos desde España.
What a great transformation! You did a great job! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice house! Really great. Enjoyed reading about the improvements. Enjoy your summer out on the porch!
ReplyDeleteThat is just awesome! Great job!
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