December 6, 2018

House Project Phase 3: Trim, Gutters & Paint

Phase 1: Back Gable End
Phase 2: Pantry Roof
Phase 3 checklist:
  • trim
  • gutters
  • paint
  • attic vent fan cover

Tah-Dah!

Now, Dan's eyeing the carport as his next project.

18 comments:

Powell River Books said...

Looks good. I like the blue colour. We went from Wedgewood blue opaque stain on the outside of our cabin to a light yellow. Here up the lake I like the yellow because during the darker winter months it looks warmer and brighter even if it isn't. - Margy

Unknown said...

Wow! Looking great!

Theresa said...

Looks wonderful Leigh, and makes that carport look truly in need of a face lift! ;-)
It's ALWAYS something isn't it?

Ed said...

That's the danger of fixing something up. It makes other things look ugly.

Leigh said...

Margy, it's amazing how color has such a psychological effect. Yellow is always cheering, but I do like my cool colors. :)

Unknown, thanks!

Theresa thanks! When I took the photos I wished there was a way to hide that carport! It's definitely next on the list.

Ed, so true! Serves as a great motivator though. :)

Toirdhealbheach Beucail said...

It look great! A very nice cheery color.

Debbie - Mountain Mama said...

Looks like a sweet country cottage now - great job!!

Sam I Am...... said...

You guys have certainly worked hard and it shows....I imagine the carport didn't look nearly so bad until you made the house look so good! LOL!

Mike Yukon said...

Lookin good! Is the carport the last big project?

Leigh said...

TB, thanks! Yes, I really like the blue, especially with the red brick. :)

Debbie, thank you! It's on its way!

Sam, the carport has been slowly deteriorating since we got here. It's true though, things don't look so bad until something gets a fresh face. :)

Mike, it's one of several big projects (although none of them are as big as the barn or the kitchen.) We have two windows to replace in the front bedroom, and the sunroom to decide about. But we are getting close to the home stretch!

Goatldi said...

Excellent! Each small victory is worth its weight in gold. I know ! Thrilled for your progress 😊

The Wykeham Observer said...

I wonder if you couldn't put a wood cookstove in the carport and use it as a summer kitchen for canning etc on really hot days. It all looks nice. Phil

Leigh said...

Goatldi, very much so! Visible progress is the most rewarding. It looks like we did something!

Phil, we're thinking exactly along those same lines! I've been collecting photos of outdoor kitchens for ideas. Dan would like a built-in grill and a smoker too.

Rain said...

Hi Leigh!!! :) How exciting is that! To cross off all of those big projects! You guys have done such a great job, good luck on the carport!!!

Mark Shaw said...

In the UK there is a saying “like painting the forth bridge” it refers to a never ending job https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-14789036

Quinn said...

Wow! You folks are rocking right along! Well done :)

J.L. Murphey said...

See there was a reason Dan got hurt, Not that it was a good thing. God knew what needed to be done could not be accomplished while Dan was working as many hour as he was with winter coming on. The thankful silver lining. Mission accomplished. Cockeyed Jo

Leigh said...

Rain, it's a huge relief! :)

Mark, an interesting article! Amazing to think some things can't ben done in a timely manner. It's kind of like that with our roads. No sooner are they done with an improvement then they dig it up again and (appear) to do the exact same thing over again.

Quinn, yes, this one had to be done before the winter rains!

Jo, I so agree. He will always have limitations with that hand, but he's so much happier at home than on the road. :)