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My husband wrapped all the posts with Hardy Board. If you are not familiar with Hardy board it is a great product. It is actually a cement board you paint. It holds the paint for 30 years. So if you get sick of the color of your house...just repaint it! It is also very durable and doesn't rot!
Once all the posts were wrapped and painted Devin put up the railings! They are vinyl so they don't require any maintenance.
I am in love with the flag stone planter my husband made for me! It is so beautiful I can't wait for the potato vines and wave petunias to hang over the wall!
The shakes are actually vinyl. We wanted them to have a texture and look as though they were real wood. Vinyl is the closest to that as we found!
I really couldn't be more happy with the end result! It is a great feeling to have it done and now be able to enjoy it!
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Kimberly says
Beautiful Crafstman look. I miss a front porch.
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
Oh it is stunning. Such a fabulous transformation. I love it. Hugs, Marty
ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says
WOW!! What a beautiful transformation!!
Kim Rosema says
W.O.W!!! That is an amazing transformation!! Please come tell me what to do with my house. Seriously a fabulous change!
If you have time, I would love for you to share this on my link party:
http://www.maidendshade.com/2012/05/youve-got-it-maiden-dshade-link-party-2.html
Thanks and have a great day!
Kim
ThompsonFamily says
I bet your neighbors fell like its a completely different house on their block! It looks amazing...Everything turned out great!!
Carri says
What a difference .... WOW!!!!! The house and yard looks great!!!
Thanks so much for sharing at the ALL STARS BLOCK PARTY!!!
Carri
simplydonewright.blogspot.com
Elyse says
Wow, doesn't even look like the same house! What a big project! Good choice with the Vinyl railings....you won't be painting them white every spring like me.....
Cathy @ My 1929 Charmer says
Beautiful transformation. It's great that now you can see the house! It honestly doesn't look like the same house. Thanks for sharing you lovely home over at Sunday's Best!
My name is Rita says
Oh my goodness!! What a beautiful transformation.
jennibell says
This is incredible!!! How you saw the potential in the mess you bought is a true gift. Bet your neighbors are happy 🙂 Did you have a landscape architect too or did you do that on your own?
Ann @ I blog, therefore I am. says
Beautiful!
Diane Zane says
Beautiful!
Diane Zane says
Beautiful!
Donna says
Wow.I wonder if the former owners have seen this. What an incredible change. I'll be poking around your blog tonight to see what other amazing things you've done.
startadmin says
Thank you Donna I hope you enjoy your stay!!
jennifer says
Visiting from Better After--Absolutely stunning what you've done with the yard! I got sucked into the transformations you've done inside your house as well. Love your style!
jennifer says
Visiting from Better After--Absolutely stunning what you've done with your house! I got sucked into the transformations you've done inside as well. Love your style!
Alison says
It's beautiful now!!! Wow!