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dlbell

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12. Nicely finished

Tue Jun 10, 2025, 10:07 AM

Jun 2025

You obviously acquired some building skills when you were younger. So many younger people don't have even the basic knowledge or interest to attempt something like this.

My brother is helping his two daughters to renovate their houses but insisting that their husbands 'help and learn' so their dependence on expensive skilled trades is lessened in the future.

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I wanted to post some pictures of my haven, my front porch. [View all] LuckyCharms Jun 2025 OP

Looks comfy! rubbersole Jun 2025 #1

Relaxing views.. surfered Jun 2025 #2

A lovely sanctuary. Looks peaceful and calming. Polly Hennessey Jun 2025 #3

Very nice area EYESORE 9001 Jun 2025 #4

Very nice. Very comfortable. LoisB Jun 2025 #5

You have made a wonderful sanctuary to live and sleep in, my dear LuckyCharms! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2025 #6

Love the fine woodworking. MLAA Jun 2025 #7

You have done a lovely job. It looks so comfy and inviting. niyad Jun 2025 #8

Nice! 2naSalit Jun 2025 #9

Hey... is that my tape measure? Harker Jun 2025 #10

Yes it was yours... LuckyCharms Jun 2025 #11

Possession is supposedly 9/10 of the law. Harker Jun 2025 #16

Now I know what happened to my painters tape, Harker Niagara Jun 2025 #37

It's shocking... Harker Jun 2025 #38

I was the same way with lighters once Niagara Jun 2025 #42

Nicely finished dlbell Jun 2025 #12

That one chair everyone wants to sit in wolfie001 Jun 2025 #13

What a lovely and serene-looking retreat! You did a wonderful job there, LuckyCharms! highplainsdem Jun 2025 #14

Just give me that set-up, a stack of books and a cup of coffee... Moostache Jun 2025 #15

Beautiful job! calimary Jun 2025 #17

My little guy shown here. I made a meme out of him! LuckyCharms Jun 2025 #18

I'd say "very handsome!" Would that work? calimary Jun 2025 #23

He would probably accept that! LuckyCharms Jun 2025 #24

So nice!! get the red out Jun 2025 #19

Lovely gademocrat7 Jun 2025 #20

Nice to see your space! pandr32 Jun 2025 #21

that represents a lotta hard work - beautiful porch. bluboid Jun 2025 #22

I'd call that a sunroom! And you would have a hard time getting me out of it. chowder66 Jun 2025 #25

Nice! Tree Lady Jun 2025 #26

Lovely. Joinfortmill Jun 2025 #27

Wow! Impressive work there LuckyC. Love the trim work around the beam, posts/windows, shelf and baseboard -- fine KPN Jun 2025 #28

If memory serves... LuckyCharms Jun 2025 #30

The bottom of that original beam... LuckyCharms Jun 2025 #48

Aha! So this is the little perch True Dough Jun 2025 #29

I only spend time out there when I'm naked. LuckyCharms Jun 2025 #32

Well, True Dough Jun 2025 #33

That looks great! CaptainTruth Jun 2025 #31

Nice job 👍👍 love the view. It feels so good when you do it yourself. TommieMommy Jun 2025 #34

I feel myself relaxing just looking... 3catwoman3 Jun 2025 #35

100th Rec, Lucky! Niagara Jun 2025 #36

Thank you, Niagara! Those two chairs are part of that dining room set I refinished... LuckyCharms Jun 2025 #47

You're welcome, Lucky Niagara Jun 2025 #49

Love all the windows with the light BaronChocula Jun 2025 #39

Nice job! Looks fantastic! You could have us all over? Evolve Dammit Jun 2025 #40

"" AllaN01Bear Jun 2025 #41

Lucky you, LuckyCharms. Libby2 Jun 2025 #43

That's gorgeous and cozy. I love the green walls. Nice job! N/t CousinIT Jun 2025 #44

Nice ! Reminds me of my grandmother's old sitting room and front porch, in a way. eppur_se_muova Jun 2025 #45

Benjamin Moore, HC-135, Lafayette Green... LuckyCharms Jun 2025 #46

I would SO LOVE... NCgayguy Jun 2025 #50

What a lovely view malaise Jun 2025 #51

What a beautiful porch! Americanme Jun 2025 #52