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dlbell

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12. Nicely finished

Tue Jun 10, 2025, 11:07 AM

Jun 10

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 10 OP

Looks comfy! rubbersole Jun 10 #1

Relaxing views.. surfered Jun 10 #2

A lovely sanctuary. Looks peaceful and calming. Polly Hennessey Jun 10 #3

Very nice area EYESORE 9001 Jun 10 #4

Very nice. Very comfortable. LoisB Jun 10 #5

You have made a wonderful sanctuary to live and sleep in, my dear LuckyCharms! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 10 #6

Love the fine woodworking. MLAA Jun 10 #7

You have done a lovely job. It looks so comfy and inviting. niyad Jun 10 #8

Nice! 2naSalit Jun 10 #9

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

Yes it was yours... LuckyCharms Jun 10 #11

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

Now I know what happened to my painters tape, Harker Niagara Jun 10 #37

It's shocking... Harker Jun 10 #38

I was the same way with lighters once Niagara Jun 10 #42

Nicely finished dlbell Jun 10 #12

That one chair everyone wants to sit in wolfie001 Jun 10 #13

What a lovely and serene-looking retreat! You did a wonderful job there, LuckyCharms! highplainsdem Jun 10 #14

Just give me that set-up, a stack of books and a cup of coffee... Moostache Jun 10 #15

Beautiful job! calimary Jun 10 #17

My little guy shown here. I made a meme out of him! LuckyCharms Jun 10 #18

I'd say "very handsome!" Would that work? calimary Jun 10 #23

He would probably accept that! LuckyCharms Jun 10 #24

So nice!! get the red out Jun 10 #19

Lovely gademocrat7 Jun 10 #20

Nice to see your space! pandr32 Jun 10 #21

that represents a lotta hard work - beautiful porch. bluboid Jun 10 #22

I'd call that a sunroom! And you would have a hard time getting me out of it. chowder66 Jun 10 #25

Nice! Tree Lady Jun 10 #26

Lovely. Joinfortmill Jun 10 #27

Wow! Impressive work there LuckyC. Love the trim work around the beam, posts/windows, shelf and baseboard -- fine KPN Jun 10 #28

If memory serves... LuckyCharms Jun 10 #30

The bottom of that original beam... LuckyCharms Jun 11 #48

Aha! So this is the little perch True Dough Jun 10 #29

I only spend time out there when I'm naked. LuckyCharms Jun 10 #32

Well, True Dough Jun 10 #33

That looks great! CaptainTruth Jun 10 #31

Nice job 👍👍 love the view. It feels so good when you do it yourself. TommieMommy Jun 10 #34

I feel myself relaxing just looking... 3catwoman3 Jun 10 #35

100th Rec, Lucky! Niagara Jun 10 #36

Thank you, Niagara! Those two chairs are part of that dining room set I refinished... LuckyCharms Jun 11 #47

You're welcome, Lucky Niagara Jun 11 #49

Love all the windows with the light BaronChocula Jun 10 #39

Nice job! Looks fantastic! You could have us all over? Evolve Dammit Jun 10 #40

"" AllaN01Bear Jun 10 #41

Lucky you, LuckyCharms. Libby2 Jun 10 #43

That's gorgeous and cozy. I love the green walls. Nice job! N/t CousinIT Jun 10 #44

Nice ! Reminds me of my grandmother's old sitting room and front porch, in a way. eppur_se_muova Jun 10 #45

Benjamin Moore, HC-135, Lafayette Green... LuckyCharms Jun 11 #46

I would SO LOVE... NCgayguy Jun 11 #50

What a lovely view malaise Jun 11 #51

What a beautiful porch! Americanme Jun 11 #52