We’re getting there… That’s what I told my husband yesterday on our way to the lumber store to get a few cedar boards to replace the old pine boards on the platform in front of the barn door.
We briefly thought about just sanding the old boards down and staining them, but the HH decided the boards were too damaged.
The pressure treated base, though, was still in good shape, so he decided to keep that in place.
In a lot of ways it’s been really nice to have a small house and a tiny yard. Home improvement projects cost less and most of them can be completed in just a day or two. {Which my husband LOVES!}
The instant gratification factor is really high, that’s for sure. 😉
One board off, one board on, that was his approach.
The whole project only took him about two hours from start to finish.
Luckily we had some leftover stain from when he rebuilt the back deck last summer so he used that for the platform.
I think it turned out great!
This is what the area looked like last fall when the roofers were here.
And here’s what it currently looks like.
Next up on the list, painting the bottom of the platform {white} and then scrubbing and painting the door {white} and freshening up the trim around the door frame.
Then it will be time to add a few pots and stuff them full of flowers! {My favorite part!}
We’re getting there! One small project at a time. 😉
~Mavis
laura says
it always amazes me how much small changes can make!! love seeing each one!
suzanne says
Lovely clean and simple. I would be so tempted to paint that door a color that plays with the hydrangea’s when in bloom. Or over the top lobster red.
Kimberly says
Honestly I think that door should be painted a color. Red or black maybe. Anything but white. The deck looks so much better though!
Mavis Butterfield says
I agree! I said it should be black. Actually my first choice was red to match the lobsters. Hh thinks it should be white. Which means every time it gets dirty it will be a pain. But what do I know.
Peg says
Are you sure you want to paint the base? See that as an ongoing chore but maybe you don’t intend to be there that long!