Ok, so I kind of have been a picture snob when it comes to our house project. I just wanted there to be a wow factor, you know....the BEFORE and AFTER pics so you can see how awesome it is. Well, not to pat ourselves on the back too much....but I am so proud of us and all the work we have put into this house so far....long ways to go still. (Please remember that I have been the photographer for the majority of this project, so most of the pics have Carl working his little tail off....but I don't have a little tail anymore either (i wish) because we have been side by side through this whole project) We really have had some great times working on this house, more good than bad. There will be more pics of me working later. Carl, thanks for all your hard work and helping me make one of my dreams come true. You rock!
Let me give a brief history. For those of you who know me, know that I have a "Things to do before I die" list...a bucket list, if you will. Running a marathon was one of those...did that in 2005. Remodeling a house is another of those agendas on my list. So this project is a big accomplishment for us. My husband doesn't have this same thing on his list, but he is so awesome to do this with me.
So, we have finished the outside, and as of this morning we are seeing the grass begin to grow. Wahoo! Quick rundown of the project...
1. bought the house
2. saw the house (yes, I know this should have been first)
3. got to work
4. started to scrape the paint...
5. decided we didn't want to do that, would take too long
6. ripped out the ugly trees in front
7. tore down siding...
8. found out there was another layer of siding underneath, BLUE
9. put up vinyl siding over the blue siding, and the garage
10. replaced all the windows with new vinyl windows
11. painted all the trim
12. tore out any old bushes or plants that were dead
13. rotter-tilled (is that right?) the whole yard
14. leveled it
15. had is sprayed with grass
16. watering like crazy now
17. put up shutters
18. put down a WELCOME rug
19. got some cute planters for the front porch
20. Finished with the outside and tearing out the insides now.
Enjoy the slide show.
Let me give a brief history. For those of you who know me, know that I have a "Things to do before I die" list...a bucket list, if you will. Running a marathon was one of those...did that in 2005. Remodeling a house is another of those agendas on my list. So this project is a big accomplishment for us. My husband doesn't have this same thing on his list, but he is so awesome to do this with me.
So, we have finished the outside, and as of this morning we are seeing the grass begin to grow. Wahoo! Quick rundown of the project...
1. bought the house
2. saw the house (yes, I know this should have been first)
3. got to work
4. started to scrape the paint...
5. decided we didn't want to do that, would take too long
6. ripped out the ugly trees in front
7. tore down siding...
8. found out there was another layer of siding underneath, BLUE
9. put up vinyl siding over the blue siding, and the garage
10. replaced all the windows with new vinyl windows
11. painted all the trim
12. tore out any old bushes or plants that were dead
13. rotter-tilled (is that right?) the whole yard
14. leveled it
15. had is sprayed with grass
16. watering like crazy now
17. put up shutters
18. put down a WELCOME rug
19. got some cute planters for the front porch
20. Finished with the outside and tearing out the insides now.
Enjoy the slide show.
26 comments:
I drove by there yesterday and it looks so great! You guys have done an amazing job. Good luck with the interior, though I'm sure it will turn out great as well.
Wow! That is a lot of work. It looks so nice!
You guys have done such an amazing job with it!! I'm so impressed. I can't wait to see what you do with the inside, too!
Looks awesome! The satisfaction of such a project is just priceless, isn't it?
I can't wait to see more!
You have done a great job and I have enjoyed watching it all step by step.
oh my!! what a LOT of work. I am really impressed. It looks great. Be sure to post picture of the interior!!
Can I just say...AMAZING? Cuz that's what I just saw. I'm afraid to ask if the outside is as scary as the inside??? Doesn't even look like the same house after you were done. Great job!
How in the world do you have the time to do this? Do you work after Carl's done at the office? It's making me tired just thinking about it. It looks great though. I can't wait to see the inside.
WOW! That's all I can say. You guys have done an AWESOME job! Wahoo!
I was a little scared for you when I saw the before pictures and was plesantly amazed at the afters... I am super impressed!
I'm so impressed! When you talked before about you're house needing to be fixed up, I hadn't realized you meant completely overhauled!!! You've put TONS of work into it and it looks great!!!
This is amazing! I am completely blown away! Looking at these pictures is incredibly motivating for me to get on the ball and finish all of the projects I start :) WELL DONE! It looks fabulous!
So much work, I bet you're so glad to have it done with. It looks awesome what a great accomplishment!
Wow. Great job! I also think that'd be sweet- to redo a house... though I've yet to have a bucket list (again, not a bad idea). :) Good call on removing those trees. The poor house was probably claustrophobic! The place looks fantastic! I can't wait to see the insides. Great job, and welcome home!
before: GAG! What the heck were you thinking? Obviously you didn't see the house before purchasing.
during: Looks like a crap load of work for a pile of crap
After: OK, so you obviously can see past the "crap" and see the finished project. It looks very much acceptable, I'm so relieved my beautiful, angelic neice will be living in the after house!
It's amazing, I am very impressed with all the work you have done and are still doing. It has been a huge project and you both deserve a pat on the back.
Congrats on your dream come true! You have done an amazing job so far!! Can't wait for the inside pics!
your house looks so great!! i can't believe you did all that work. i mean i can believe it, but it's just a lot of work! :)
how are you guys doing? i really miss talking with you. i hope all is well and the inside construction of your house is going well.
love you.
I am so excited to see pictures of the house. It looks awesome! Really great job!
You amaze me more and more. Nice job!!!
hey paula,
just browsed onto your blog through the gardner's. so happy to see so much is well with you. your little girl is adorable and oh so precious. seriously just so good to find you. i hope you don't mind if we link your blog so we can keep up on your happy life.
lots of love
jeremy and andrea
That is amazing that you guys did that great job.
Someday when I get my Adobe Reader to work I will be able to see the video. I am so impressed how you keep pluggin on! I can't wait to see the "After Look" Maybe post a pic or two so I can see how its going :) Love You Guys!!
Holy Crap! Is that the same house? Great job you guys. Sorry Athena and I have dropped off the face of the planet. We talk of you often and hope you're doing great! Keep the faith on the house. It is looking good!
Holy Crap! Is that the same house? Great job you guys. Sorry Athena and I have dropped off the face of the planet. We talk of you often and hope you're doing great! Keep the faith on the house. It is looking good!
Evidently, I was so excited about your house I posted the same comment twice. Sorry about that.
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