Looks like those construction materials left beside Lap House were for the porch. The NEW porch! You may recall that the porch was not an asset for Lap House. Just a block of concrete. Not even a tiny eave to shield the rain from your head as you unlocked the front door. Not to mention the color.
Hick decided Lap House needs a roof on that porch. To make it a nice sitting area, and improve the curb appeal. The color will be resolved later, when we're almost ready to list Lap House for sale. Though I WILL caution Hick to get it done before freezing weather sets in.
Hick sent a picture of the progress Thursday afternoon:
It's true to Hick's photography style, you see. He might as well have taken it while standing on the moon. In fact, this is a zoomed-in view! There was a lot of front yard, sidewalk, and street, with Old Buddy on the sidewalk.
Here's a zoom of the zoom:
NOW I see what The Pony was trying to explain to me, when I didn't understand the long-distance view. The rafters for the porch are in place! This picture was around 2:30. At 4:00, Hick sent another:
I think this porch improves the looks of the house a lot. Even though it's not finished yet. I can imagine sitting on the front porch. Perhaps in a rocking chair, heh, heh, shaking my fist at random kids who chase a ball into the yard.
Finishing the porch and putting shingles on it, and the front roof, shouldn't take too long. Then maybe Hick will get to work inside...
Hick is beautyfying the neighborhood! Love the porch.
ReplyDeleteThe porch is a nice touch. Makes it more homey.
DeleteI understood the long distance view just fine and it already looks so much better. I think this one will sell quickly once it is done.
ReplyDeleteI think so, too. Off-street parking in back, and virtually no neighbors to deal with. We'll see how Hick works his magic inside.
DeleteHick is getting better and better! In the building department, not communicating with his wife.
ReplyDeleteThat's for sure!
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