Just got the front steps installed yesterday. I'm happy with them. They are yellow pine with the stringers and risers stained with solid white stain and the treads with a solid charcoal stain. The brick landing is of bricks that I got about a year and a half ago from the bulldozed foundation of a civil war era home. They are hand made and have a really cool look to them. I believe I have enough to do a sidewalk all the way out to the driveway. The landing is done in a basket weave pattern but I think I'll do the sidewalk in a running bond.
I'm at a bit of a standstill now as I'm waiting for my next load of tongue and groove pine from the mill for my interior wall sheathing and the above stairs floor. Hopefully I'll soon be getting a call that it is ready for pick up. I DID get all the wall insulation put up a few weeks ago.
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It looks really nice Jamie. I am sure it will give you a lot of pleasure for years to come.
Awesome! When do you add the front porch with the rocking chair for whittling?
It looks really nice Jamie.
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Hank Hendricks
Great job Jamie, I'm surprised the girls don't have their eyes on it for a future efficiency apartment LOL:)
Mom
Thanks Andy. I can't wait to get this next load of lumber and get these walls done. Really looking forward to moving in.
Funny you should mention that Shannon. My original plan was to have a covered porch off the back, but I didn't want to push my luck not knowing exactly what the rules were for keeping the building under 300 square feet and permit free.
May be an add on some day. Be a nice place to rive some wood for some windsors.
Thanks Ali!
Thanks Mom. I'm surprised too! Guess they realize how long I've been wanting this and that I'd not give it up without a fight. ;)
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