New roof on. Porch day 1.

My house inspection (yes, renovators hire inspectors too) was during one of those torrential downpours in fall 2010. We actually watched rain come in through the ceiling.

Compled porch. New front door. Now to deal with the blue shutters, trim and planter box.

To say we like going to work is an understatement. I was working on everyone else’s homes while neglecting my own. After nearly a year owning this place, the roof had to get fixed.

Cedar-lined porch. Am going to install small exterior lights to highlight the detail at night.

Don: “You’re wearing Adidas shoes.”

Me: “Yeah…?”

Don: “Your soles are melting and leaving Adidas logos on the roof!”

An awesome neighbour generously shares access to their pool. Their kindness was even more appreciated that week!

As luck would have it, the home builder left a stack of the original bricks in the basement. Never throw such a thing away. 60 years after the house was built, those extra bricks came in handy to put around the base of the pillars.

After! (Gardening next year… )

As these projects go, and as clients experience themselves, one thing led to another… a new roof led to a porch, to a front door, to painting the exterior. All with Don and John pitching in (thanks guys!!).

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