tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post6133532054072019555..comments2024-03-28T14:37:45.575-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Decision About the Front Porch FoundationLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-82930686143854809752014-10-27T18:48:12.954-04:002014-10-27T18:48:12.954-04:00Yep, going with what ya got is usually my first ch...Yep, going with what ya got is usually my first choice too. Saves $$ and you most always learn something new for your handy skills. Nice job on the mortar/bricks. I taught myself how to tuck point my front stoop years ago. It's still holding together. Glad things are looking up for the porch. You guys make a great team.Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17822528453563683772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-40409200701633957472014-10-27T18:33:08.498-04:002014-10-27T18:33:08.498-04:00You guys are so resourceful & talented (even w...You guys are so resourceful & talented (even w/learning off the internet). I just know it will look great once finished.DFWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345712839702427280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-82993195802280609172014-10-27T13:28:18.206-04:002014-10-27T13:28:18.206-04:00Other's sleep at a Holiday Inn Express the nig...Other's sleep at a Holiday Inn Express the night before. I just watch YouTube!<br /><br />I have never done a brick and mortar project but I would love too someday. In the back of my head, I have great plans to build a firepit/patio into our hill with some brick or stone seats that I mortar together. Not sure when I will get too it but before I do, I'm positive I'll be looking on YouTube for hints.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-82106099914008570062014-10-27T12:09:15.893-04:002014-10-27T12:09:15.893-04:00Leigh,
For being self taught......Dan has done an...Leigh,<br /><br />For being self taught......Dan has done an amazing job. I have to say he's a keeper :-)<br /><br />Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-73157878777034626822014-10-27T10:45:54.278-04:002014-10-27T10:45:54.278-04:00Dawn, brick and stone, right? I wish we had more s...Dawn, brick and stone, right? I wish we had more stone and rock to work with. Gotta love the look of a stone wall or building.<br /><br />Small Farm Girl, LOL. He's actually getting to where he likes doing it, now that he's getting past the beginners bumblings. :)<br /><br />Barb, now that's a great idea. Actually, the rest of the brick foundation has a lot of paint splots from my messy painting jobs. Maybe that's all I need, LOL<br /><br />Harry, I think being persistently short on funds helps. If we had the money, we'd go out and buy everything. Or, we'd hire someone else to do it. What's the fun in that?<br /><br />Bill, Dan would tell you there isn't anything anyone can't learn from Youtube!<br /><br />Dani, that would probably work. Actually the original mortar has a high lime content, which made it whiter, I'm sure, but also softer!<br /><br />Mama Pea, I agree Dan is amazing. :)<br /><br />Renee, that's one of my favorite sayings! Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-65841973664118946782014-10-27T09:14:36.978-04:002014-10-27T09:14:36.978-04:00I think it looks great and I doubt that anyone on ...I think it looks great and I doubt that anyone on the street is going to say "hey that porch foundation looks new." ;)<br />sorry in stage mode, if you can't see it from a galloping horse it doesn't matter. ;)Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-53017981600702448452014-10-27T09:04:58.077-04:002014-10-27T09:04:58.077-04:00That man of yours is a wonder . . . and you're...That man of yours is a wonder . . . and you're no slouch either. ;o) The two of you are an unstoppable team. Gotta have a good foundation to anything in life . . . and your porch now has it!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-32935149073588328552014-10-27T08:42:12.053-04:002014-10-27T08:42:12.053-04:00Leigh - Perhaps a coating of lime powder would &qu...Leigh - Perhaps a coating of lime powder would "bleach" the cement the same colour?<br /><br />Well done, Dan - and Leigh too, 'cos I know you were also there helping where you could :)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-72289026423073269222014-10-27T07:42:22.098-04:002014-10-27T07:42:22.098-04:00I envy his skills. I really struggle with projects...I envy his skills. I really struggle with projects like that, but as you know for homesteaders it is crucial to be able to do such things yourself. Well done!Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01640663629610290592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-83318383493566052102014-10-27T07:16:29.073-04:002014-10-27T07:16:29.073-04:00I admire people who make do with what they have. Y...I admire people who make do with what they have. You two have done an excellent job with your project.Harry Flashmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071021900005041592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-81300411442608367972014-10-27T06:09:49.915-04:002014-10-27T06:09:49.915-04:00Farmer B's tips for making things look old: 1...Farmer B's tips for making things look old: 1. Make test mortar. 2. Mix up gray latex paint or acrylic or what ever you have). 3. Thin with water. 4. Apply and let dry. 5. Keep at it until you have achieved "old." Nothing matches. Ever. We have to give the impression of old. There is a little brown in there and a little yellow. After you are comfortable with your sample color, use a sponge tip applicator that is thing to keep the stain from running. Blot, blot blot. The mortar will suck up the liquid and the paint will be bound to it. <br /><br />Great job Dan!<br />Farmer Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596672416236302171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-25981325127156877672014-10-27T05:10:51.582-04:002014-10-27T05:10:51.582-04:00He done a really nice job!!!! Oh, um, I have a sm...He done a really nice job!!!! Oh, um, I have a small um, project that could use some brick work done on it. Cough, cough. :0)small farm girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01485314092236803411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-1283655518416929772014-10-27T02:02:10.374-04:002014-10-27T02:02:10.374-04:00Thats a neat bit of brick laying there, its great ...Thats a neat bit of brick laying there, its great that you can reuse some of the materials, bricks are main material used for building in the UK.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213759909336433460noreply@blogger.com