Paint: Before and After
We all like the before and after shots… so hope you’re not disappointed!Front:Back:The rains have hit, so we put the old white downspouts back up. New gutters and downspouts will be installed next month.Prepping for Paint
Steve spent one whole day removing nails and hooks from the exterior siding, then filling all the holes with wood putty. Uhgggg! There were hundreds (possibly a thousand!) nails all over the siding, trim and beams. Can’t even imagine what was hanging from...Why can’t it just be simple?
We cleared the back flower beds and removed the downspouts to have better access for painting. We took one downspout out and noticed standing water. Thought it was plugged up so Steve snaked it. Water did not drain… but we heard the snake hitting the downspout...Exterior Paint Colors
Choosing the body color and trim was easy… taupe and brown. The accent color took a little more thought. Our other Rummer neighbors have chosen china red (reddish-orange) and I love it, but didn’t want to have the same color… that’s a bit...More Lights!
With the body paint on the house we were able to install the rest of our outdoor lights. Steve installed 3 more lights on the west/northwest sides of the house. These are the single shade version of the double-shade light we installed on the front of the house....THE PROJECT
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THE FLOORPLAN
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(the only thing we’ve changed is the basic layout of the kitchen)
WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE?!
Steve – Writes commercials, plays drums and tennis (often with vintage rackets), and digs MCM style.
Haley – Is an amazing graphic designer and lady-boss, is developing an obsession with travel, puts up with noisy band practices, and also digs MCM style.
Steve was born in SoCal, raised in NorCal and has lived in the Great Pacific Northwest for many many years. Haley was born and raised nearby in NE Portland.
Together they’re attempting the seemingly impossible; to bring this great house back to its MCM Grandeur and raise two nutty kids (who are now adults!) …and not drive each other crazy in the process!
Life is kooky, but always a fun adventure!
PLAN B… THE TRAILER
Just in case the whole home restoration thing doesn’t work out! We have a ’56 Airstream Safari that we’re restoring in our spare time. 🙂
Check out our trailer adventures HERE.