Sunday, June 7, 2009

Screened-in-Porch Renovation

The 're-do' of my screened in porch was the last room of the house to get refreshed- a year and 4 months later... Small home renovations has become a hobby of mine- a SLOW and steady hobby of mine. Nonetheless, this room that once housed a hot tub coated in black walls complete with gummed-up peel-n-stick tile flooring, was transformed to my favorite hangout (over a span of 5 slow months!)
View of the french doors leading to the guest bedroom- Charlie made himself at home with his blocks...
I reused the rattan roman shades to save on money- I simply restrung the pulley system and hosed them off.
Black walls...Not quite sure what look the previous homeowners were going for-:)
Finished!!! Complete with a paint job for the fish!
Andrew, Ben's brother, put his expertise to work by 'hot-roding' the King Salmon I caught up in Alaska a few years back
Proof that I DID catch the 55 lb fish! It took me 30 minutes to reel it in- our guide refused to help!

View of the kids playing in the back yard- complete with new screens and swanky patio lights!
View of the ceiling- Ugh!! My neck hurt for weeks!
Another angle- note the Chicago Bears ironwork- Ben's brother, (Andrew) also made this, in a welding/art class. Note the mini fridge completely stocked with refreshing beverages!
Opposite screen wall, facing the unkempt side yard

View of the french doors leading to the guest bedroom- can't escape a shot with baby accessories

So who wants to come visit while Ben's in Iraq???

4 comments:

The Line of David said...

Cat,
That looks great! I can't wait to see it...and the rest of your house.
Kristen

Melissa said...
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Melissa said...

your the best little mexican sister i ever had. terd brain. this is from Cary not Mel.

out numbered said...

That looks great. You are very talented. How are you guys doing? I can't believe how big Reese and Harrison are! Will Harrison be in Kiderngarten in the Fall? Tre will be and Clayton will start preschool. Brayden just turned one. Life goes by way too fast. -Deanna