You did a great job Jaqui. We have automatic garage door openers here. So I know all about how great it is to push a button.
My Home Improvements - added more pics pg 2
We've been here for just over 2 months now, so I thought I would share some updates ...
Front of the house, before we moved in ... that shadecloth had to go!!!
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Shadecloth GONE!! :chili: I actually took it down before we even moved in, thats how much I hated it!! lol
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The bathroom, although spotlessly clean, needed a bit of a face lift .....
Before:
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After a quick lick of paint .....
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So far, this little project has taken the longest (5 week order on the fence) and cost the most!! But I am THRILLED with the result ...
Front fence Before ... (can anyone say U.G.L.Y!)
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After:
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The driveway gate is motorised, so I LOVE that at the press of a button, I can just drive on in! No more getting out of the car in the dark, or cold, or rain!! :chili:
A few more pics to come .......
Front of the house, before we moved in ... that shadecloth had to go!!!
Shadecloth GONE!! :chili: I actually took it down before we even moved in, thats how much I hated it!! lol
The bathroom, although spotlessly clean, needed a bit of a face lift .....
Before:
After a quick lick of paint .....
So far, this little project has taken the longest (5 week order on the fence) and cost the most!! But I am THRILLED with the result ...
Front fence Before ... (can anyone say U.G.L.Y!)
After:
The driveway gate is motorised, so I LOVE that at the press of a button, I can just drive on in! No more getting out of the car in the dark, or cold, or rain!! :chili:
A few more pics to come .......
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The house didn't have a driveway when we moved in ....
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So I had a driveway done at the same time as the fences .....
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The front yard is now 100% puppy proof, and H & D LOVE to romp out there!!!
A little side project was the teeny tiny spare room - it will one day become my laundry room (currently the laundry is in the bathroom), but for now, its a nice, cosy little guest room.
Spare room Before:
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Spare Room After:
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H & D approve! :wub:
Thanks for looking!
So I had a driveway done at the same time as the fences .....
The front yard is now 100% puppy proof, and H & D LOVE to romp out there!!!
A little side project was the teeny tiny spare room - it will one day become my laundry room (currently the laundry is in the bathroom), but for now, its a nice, cosy little guest room.
Spare room Before:
Spare Room After:
H & D approve! :wub:
Thanks for looking!
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Keep up the good work!!
It all looks great!!
It all looks great!!
Please do!! I would love to see them!! As you can see, my house is not brand spanking new, and I love to see the older styles!!
Thanks, all the hard work is starting to pay off!
Thanks Nicole, I also love to look back to see what I have achieved, its a good feeling!
LOL @ "Prison Fencing" - so true, it was horrible!!!
Yes, my post box is built into the fence - I spent 2 weekends driving around searching high & low for just the right one to give to the fence people so they could install it! lol Worth it in the end
Harley & Dakota love it in the spare room - because I keep the door shut & only let them in if I need to go in there for some reason ... they get excited because its the only room they don't get to go in all the time! lol
Thank you!! Its hard work, but so worth it!!Keep up the good work!!
It all looks great!!
This is what I call the 'useless room' - its the room that you walk into from the front door - its a skinny, long room, and I really don't know what I'm going to do with it ... I think I need to move me some walls!! LOL
.... here it is before we moved in ...
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I havent actually done anything to this room - other than remove the carpet, and have the floors sanded & polished .....
After:
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I just realised you can see a little patch on the wall that I used a sample colour on! lol ... oh well, busted!!:blush: lol And yes, the table only has 5 chairs ... the 6th is in the garage, at my sewing table! lol
.... here it is before we moved in ...
I havent actually done anything to this room - other than remove the carpet, and have the floors sanded & polished .....
After:
I just realised you can see a little patch on the wall that I used a sample colour on! lol ... oh well, busted!!:blush: lol And yes, the table only has 5 chairs ... the 6th is in the garage, at my sewing table! lol
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Thank you! Yes, the hardwood was hidden away for years & years - I LOVE how they have come up .. there are quiet a few 'imperfections' with them, but I love that, it's what I like to call 'character'
ETA - plus, the floors are SO forgiving - I haven't vacuumed for a whole week and I just took this pic today! lol I was advised to get 'low sheen' instead of a high gloss - and I'm glad I did!! Apparently the high gloss finish shows more dirt, dust & scratches.
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