tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post2551924580556544298..comments2024-03-27T22:01:59.919-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: House: Front Gables MakeoverLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-60095380446398432312017-01-30T14:42:05.243-05:002017-01-30T14:42:05.243-05:00Looks great! I think if I had a deep covered porch...Looks great! I think if I had a deep covered porch like that I would have a pair of rocking chairs or at least a hammock somewhere to enjoy the shade all summer long!Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-53908696381931403222017-01-27T20:26:14.148-05:002017-01-27T20:26:14.148-05:00Looks better all the time! Just be careful and not...Looks better all the time! Just be careful and not wear Dan out before his time! :-)Mike Yukonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07615350717597229013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-59335758200970258392017-01-27T05:25:05.785-05:002017-01-27T05:25:05.785-05:00Thanks! As much as I complain about the time it ta...Thanks! As much as I complain about the time it takes to do it, I'm really happy with it and relieved it's finally getting done.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-13719099430725509762017-01-27T05:24:10.108-05:002017-01-27T05:24:10.108-05:00Oh Sandy, I hope so!Oh Sandy, I hope so!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-90231101814759903072017-01-27T05:23:57.873-05:002017-01-27T05:23:57.873-05:00It's amazing how even small changes can make a...It's amazing how even small changes can make a huge difference!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-50760786273475567242017-01-27T05:23:24.692-05:002017-01-27T05:23:24.692-05:00It's tough, because there is so much to do in ...It's tough, because there is <i>so</i> much to do in establishing a homestead and the house often seems less important than things like a garden, fencing, outbuildings, and critters. We have truly noticed a difference in energy efficiency and comfort, however, which translates into things like less wood in winter and not having to run A/C in summer. Still, it's now kind of hanging over our heads as a large unfinished job that keeps us from other things we'd like to be doing. I just wish Dan was home more. We feel that if he was, we'd get done faster. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-10741459705023678042017-01-27T05:19:46.702-05:002017-01-27T05:19:46.702-05:00Thanks!Thanks!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-36180235052013304462017-01-27T05:14:13.766-05:002017-01-27T05:14:13.766-05:00Dan and I were talking about that the other day. W...Dan and I were talking about that the other day. When are we done? At what point do we consider ourselves established? I don't have an answer for that!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-51011990557700571372017-01-27T05:13:27.167-05:002017-01-27T05:13:27.167-05:00LOL. For awhile I was actually questioning the blu...LOL. For awhile I was actually questioning the blue, even though I've loved it. But I decided that I still love it because there's <i>no</i> way I'm going to re-paint everything we've done so far just to change the color! (I really don't want to, it was just a strange thought to be struck with).Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-47274432365146394982017-01-27T05:11:33.030-05:002017-01-27T05:11:33.030-05:00:):)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-48927936914886328892017-01-27T00:24:31.763-05:002017-01-27T00:24:31.763-05:00That looks so pretty! I love watching transition ...That looks so pretty! I love watching transition from house to your home!Ashley Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09198207643938349974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-31324336240893366122017-01-27T00:11:04.491-05:002017-01-27T00:11:04.491-05:00Leigh,
Beautifully done!! Before you know it, you...Leigh,<br /><br />Beautifully done!! Before you know it, you and Dan will have this home exactly the way you want it. Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-48464568491937995662017-01-26T23:56:59.015-05:002017-01-26T23:56:59.015-05:00Awesome job. You're gradually polishing that o...Awesome job. You're gradually polishing that old gem of a house, until it sparkles. It really does make a difference, that new gable, and a new coat of paint. Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-2104450903975076122017-01-26T23:25:52.096-05:002017-01-26T23:25:52.096-05:00Wow, that made such a difference. I don't hav...Wow, that made such a difference. I don't have a lot of pictures of the outside of our farmhouse posted but it needs work. We got the inside livable and comfortable and we've been doing other things around the property (and still so much to do) but we have to get to work on the outside of the house at some point. We need siding, new doors, a roof, etc. You inspire me to make sure we focus on that sooner rather than later. We'll see. Probably a roof first. I love how you changed the look of those gables. Thanks for this!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-4902114159448740342017-01-26T23:09:26.705-05:002017-01-26T23:09:26.705-05:00Beautiful!Beautiful!Old Schoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06852548486625671272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-62618748838602776522017-01-26T22:02:43.943-05:002017-01-26T22:02:43.943-05:00What Jewlz said! Can't add much more other tha...What Jewlz said! Can't add much more other than, how crazy are we to always have projects? to never be done? Happy Homesteader Crazy I guess.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-36249830456871343162017-01-26T14:17:32.244-05:002017-01-26T14:17:32.244-05:00I looked up "charming" and found a pictu...I looked up "charming" and found a picture of your newly sided front facade! :)<br />Love it!!jewlzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13388035539612539051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-89298876278942160492017-01-26T13:32:28.949-05:002017-01-26T13:32:28.949-05:00Ahhhhh!Ahhhhh!Farmer Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596672416236302171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-46313713153075552552017-01-26T10:56:28.240-05:002017-01-26T10:56:28.240-05:00Thank you! For as long as we procrastinated becaus...Thank you! For as long as we procrastinated because this didn't seem like a priority, I'm definitely glad it's done. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-8813066254426857302017-01-26T10:55:13.218-05:002017-01-26T10:55:13.218-05:00Mama Pea, I love your definition of "investme...Mama Pea, I love your definition of "investment!" <br /><br />I think the whole "next potential buyers" concept is so overrated. That leaves us with cookie cutter homes with milk toast decor. I'm guessing that there are a whole lot of people who would love more unique features and less blah. ;)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-40299617543775797932017-01-26T10:08:49.918-05:002017-01-26T10:08:49.918-05:00Arrrgh! Remodeling a home (your own home!) for re...Arrrgh! Remodeling a home (your own home!) for resale? The thought makes my blood boil. How in the world would one ever even know what "the next buyer" would like?! Our remodeled place here has so many nooks, crannies, one step up into a room, funny little storage areas that I just LOVE because they are all just what we wanted and feel comfortable with. Yes, your place is your home, but it's an investment, too. An investment in YOUR happiness and security!!!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-90009689327939003422017-01-26T09:49:27.367-05:002017-01-26T09:49:27.367-05:00Lovely, absolutely lovely. You all are doing a ni...Lovely, absolutely lovely. You all are doing a nice job taking care of your home. *smile* Your new back drop of the snowy tree branches is also wonderful. Thank you for sharing with all of us. Sincerely, Mommy of two growing blessings & so much more!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-75302197389103226372017-01-26T09:06:49.027-05:002017-01-26T09:06:49.027-05:00It's been a huge moral booster, especially for...It's been a huge moral booster, especially for Dan. Finishing the house is on his list of things that must be done before we finally transition out of our establishment phase and into seasonal living. I confess I've been more take-it-or-leave-it in my attitude! :o But, it was looking pretty bad, and it would be better to deal with it now than wait until the old siding starts to rot away. Yes, I'm happy to get it done. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-25976808496308504952017-01-26T08:15:01.680-05:002017-01-26T08:15:01.680-05:00That certainly made a difference. Bet it boosted y...That certainly made a difference. Bet it boosted your mood, too. I always get a little pep in my step when something like that gets done. :) hoosier girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11042021292102476233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-78045539597450128802017-01-26T06:40:59.243-05:002017-01-26T06:40:59.243-05:00Kymber, thanks! We are in a constant discussion ab...Kymber, thanks! We are in a constant discussion about how far to take our repairs and upgrades. In our case, the old ship-lap siding has a lot of gaps between the boards - air and energy leaks! - that had to be dealt with. Dan originally wanted something prettier but more expensive! The siding panels are the cheapest option for us, but the energy payoff has been soooo worth it. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.com