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| Here's a possible paint scheme I did using a program from Lowe's |
This is what we found on the side of the house... It runs all around. |
a little closer detail |
Our front door during restoration |
They look like shingles, but are actually clapboards milled to look like shingles |
a new corner view of our home ... I can't wait to get it repaired and painted :-) |
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| One of two identical sconces going in. The other will be on the other side of the stairs from it. |
When completed, this one will be identical to the one on the other side of the stairs. |
A neat old panel bed we found. |
Here's a better picture of the soffit showing the bars and rosettes |
Here's a better picture of the beltline. The clapboard is supposed to look like shake shingles |
Below our side windows. Note the echo of the frame around the captain's wheel on the gable. |
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| Looking under the porch roof. K&T wiring |
Getting a new porch roof |
My Sweetie making sure they do a good job! |
Here's a possible paint scheme, although not complete, let us know what you think. |
This will be going in the foyer. We looked for WEEKS before we found one we both agreed on! |
Here's our new front door, almost fully stripped! |
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| Another picture of the door. Check back for a finished picture. |
These are the hinges we picked up for the front door. |
Finally got the newel post lamps installed |
Here they both are |
Another shot of both newel post lamps. Note the finish work on the right hand newel post! |
Our "new" foyer mantel. Lovely tiger oak. |
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| Another picture of our mantel. |
The front door, finally finshed! |
Another of the front door. |
Here I am applying plaster |
This is the finish coat being applied |
This is my technique for getting that "smooth-as-glass" finish like they used to. |
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