Sew and Live Chaotically! ~ Alter it August - Porch refurbish!

I should have taken a "before" pic!  This portion of the front porch originally had spindles that we learned several years ago were NOT intended for outdoor use.  Leo and his side kick smeared them with a bit of wood putty and paint when we last had the porch repainted.  Unsurprisingly, this was not a real fix!  So, when some months ago B found water seal stain for half price which we need for the back porch we decided to embark on a porch re-furb!!!

We started on the front.  B removed the icky rotting spindles.

Replacing them with this!  For some reason he said, 'Never engage in carpentry with a sewist!"  No idea what brought that on! I was helping!!!

New boards in place.  Putty in needed areas.  Sanded and ready for paint!

Ta dah!

Now for the back!  B sanded all the white railings and pillars and I painted them!  Shew!

After he sanded the floor, I started painting - 1/2 at a time.  The stain was a bit redder than anticipated - but we like it!!  At half price, why not?????

The long view!  I think it works!

Still love my dragonflies from Ruthie.  I added a pillow, stuffed with sewing scraps, to the bench.

View from the opposite end with matching table cloth I stitched up!

We are lucky to be able to spend our time doing projects like this while living through this crazy time.  Stay safe.  Be confident that you can do whatever you set your mind to! - love, les