tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post4612966508901731092..comments2024-03-27T03:37:34.831-04:00Comments on An Urban Cottage: Back PorchesAn Urban Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-70796348714005645302013-08-13T07:32:38.993-04:002013-08-13T07:32:38.993-04:00Despite the cost and inconvenience, just focus on ...Despite the cost and inconvenience, just focus on the fact of how wonderful porches are, and how lucky you are to have a multiplicity of them! They are such a marvelous 'middle ground' between public and private space, and a great spot to spend time, read, sip a drink, write a letter, greet passing neighbors, watch the world go by, etc. mirandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-49531268220509689932013-08-13T06:54:45.101-04:002013-08-13T06:54:45.101-04:00Susan,
Yes, a porch can be very transformative to ...Susan,<br />Yes, a porch can be very transformative to a house. But I'm hoping this isn't a never-ending journey!An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-45782234202851988672013-08-13T06:50:16.898-04:002013-08-13T06:50:16.898-04:00You're right. I have spent a lot more time lo...You're right. I have spent a lot more time looking for cost-effective solutions for cabinetry and lighting especially.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-72731251845113312252013-08-13T06:48:54.883-04:002013-08-13T06:48:54.883-04:00It certainly is bigger than I planned but it'l...It certainly is bigger than I planned but it'll be nice to get it done.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-36775728738999195972013-08-13T04:21:38.702-04:002013-08-13T04:21:38.702-04:00Ah, the never ending saga of owning an 1850's ...Ah, the never ending saga of owning an 1850's house. When we first purchased our home, the front porch was sagging and in need of repair. We couldn't decide whether to tear it off or not, until the paper boy's foot went through one of the floor boards! Since it was not original to the house, we tore it off-dramatically changed the look of our old house! Good luck- it's an expensive and messy project!countrydesignhomehttp://www.countrydesignhome.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-24390041450913110692013-08-13T01:18:27.575-04:002013-08-13T01:18:27.575-04:00You know, I think sometimes these kinds of obstacl...You know, I think sometimes these kinds of obstacles require creative thinking. Which somehow contributes to a home full of personality. So, I have no doubt that you'll come up with something even more fabulous that previously planned as a result of your new porches going up. Which will be amazing. Those double doors...<br />CamilleThe Vintique Objecthttp://thevintiqueobject.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-53483379279552237532013-08-12T23:57:18.309-04:002013-08-12T23:57:18.309-04:00shoot...this is a big project...it looks like fun ...shoot...this is a big project...it looks like fun to me and cant wait to follow along!Julie Taylor and Danni Greenwalthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07654179547882975006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-83567813392544534862013-08-12T21:59:06.126-04:002013-08-12T21:59:06.126-04:00Ha! I was actually going to say Hoffa but Detroit ...Ha! I was actually going to say Hoffa but Detroit isn't very close to you.<br />Anyway...Good Luck!Cindi Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475347748831862659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-26604008506011455782013-08-12T21:46:34.039-04:002013-08-12T21:46:34.039-04:00It's crossed my mind too. Jimmy Hoffa.It's crossed my mind too. Jimmy Hoffa.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-75984330850744273622013-08-12T21:42:19.453-04:002013-08-12T21:42:19.453-04:00I love the thought of french doors.
I love the sym...I love the thought of french doors.<br />I love the symmetry.<br />I can imagine an elegant daybed and other beautiful pieces that you will find and make amazing.<br />This, along with your kitchen remodel, will be so exciting to see. <br />(I've fantasized about knocking out the 2 windows in my own kitchen and putting in french doors that open out onto a patio area with an in-ground pool.) <br />Sigh.<br />Reading the other comments about what might be under the house makes me think I might be watching too much of crime TV. I'm much more morbid I guess, but I do hope it's bricks of gold that you discover (and not some "lost" family member of the previous owners!)<br />;)Cindi Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475347748831862659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-31056353631768698922013-08-12T20:48:40.055-04:002013-08-12T20:48:40.055-04:00Yeah, it turned into a much bigger one than I expe...Yeah, it turned into a much bigger one than I expected but by next spring, I'll be thrilled to be opening up my double doors from a new kitchen to a new porch.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-32946635528065094902013-08-12T20:39:12.779-04:002013-08-12T20:39:12.779-04:00OMG!!! What a project. Nothing is simple in home ...OMG!!! What a project. Nothing is simple in home renovations. I cannot wait to follow the progress. (Your present kitchen is quite charming.) xoDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11657813110377917661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-18605119690958881252013-08-12T20:32:31.458-04:002013-08-12T20:32:31.458-04:00Knock wood...so far, so good. It seems the house ...Knock wood...so far, so good. It seems the house when through a major renovation around 1940 nothing really terrible has cropped up. The house stayed in the same family for almost 70 years so there other than bad cosmetic issues like vinyl siding, bad wallpaper, shag carpeting, cheap vinyl windows and a rotting porch, the house was generally well maintained. I've been lucky.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-21999402753122702872013-08-12T20:09:20.072-04:002013-08-12T20:09:20.072-04:00Can't even imagine owning a home from 1842 and...Can't even imagine owning a home from 1842 and the pandora's box that comes with it. I've re-habbed 5 houses over the years but none older than 90 years. Love the new design for the porches. Your idea to keep the symmetry of the house by redesigning them really adds to the beauty of the home and what you've already done with it.Christinehttp://greyhousejournal.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-340494030751707742013-08-12T19:58:38.826-04:002013-08-12T19:58:38.826-04:00There's definitely some comfort that comes fro...There's definitely some comfort that comes from knowing all those unseen things are in good condition.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-1341953653972387102013-08-12T19:56:24.712-04:002013-08-12T19:56:24.712-04:00Thank you so much. It's all a careful editing...Thank you so much. It's all a careful editing process, knowing what to take off and what to add. I try to be thoughtful and I hope my contributions to the house are appreciated for generations to come.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-59695647179994262542013-08-12T19:54:23.321-04:002013-08-12T19:54:23.321-04:00Thanks for the positive thoughts, Franki. It'...Thanks for the positive thoughts, Franki. It'll feel good to have it all done.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-19277882620659196862013-08-12T19:12:41.999-04:002013-08-12T19:12:41.999-04:00Man I so feel your pain...our house is nearly 90 y...Man I so feel your pain...our house is nearly 90 years old and my practical hubs wanted to redo EVERYTHING not seen--that in my opinion had already lasted 90 years and how do we know that vex pipe will last 90 years???<br /><br />but...so we did...and now that all that work is so far behind us, it just doesn't matter..but at the time...whew...I just wanted to add a coat of paint and call it goodPura Vidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423379787232688763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-29145414447660755452013-08-12T17:38:33.073-04:002013-08-12T17:38:33.073-04:00What an inspiration you have been since the start....What an inspiration you have been since the start.Love everything you have done and I'm sending all the old house karma out there for this next adventure. Best wishes from another old house nut!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-16727215206567560362013-08-12T16:26:18.223-04:002013-08-12T16:26:18.223-04:00Argh....challenges....it's a way of life in th...Argh....challenges....it's a way of life in the "reno lane." Positive thoughts! frankiMerlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942151181292183080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-42272698188113708572013-08-12T16:12:16.406-04:002013-08-12T16:12:16.406-04:00Loi,
There are various levels of historic designat...Loi,<br />There are various levels of historic designation. I'm not in a historic district that protects every detail but everything built before 1940 is protected from demolition. Door and window changes are controlled by zoning laws that often place an entire house within setbacks so any change to a door or window require a special permit from the zoning board. Adding a window is really tough.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-10658915450282732252013-08-12T15:45:46.513-04:002013-08-12T15:45:46.513-04:00Steve,
The new French doors will be so handsome an...Steve,<br />The new French doors will be so handsome and stately. Is your house located in a historic district? Is it difficult to make exterior changes? Woodside Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981644571968878448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-81372535862667035732013-08-12T12:16:24.836-04:002013-08-12T12:16:24.836-04:00I guess I can't be disappointed they lasted 70...I guess I can't be disappointed they lasted 70 years. The new columns will be a cementitious material that be painted to look like wood and won't be susceptible to pests or rot.<br /><br />Yes, I add the copyright using picmonkey. I do the text once and copy it to paste into the other ones. I takes about 30 seconds to do each one once you get used to it so that's not too bad.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-91155004387202676222013-08-12T12:12:37.226-04:002013-08-12T12:12:37.226-04:00Thanks for the info. It's certainly worth tak...Thanks for the info. It's certainly worth taking a look to see what they have.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-73942685473648961432013-08-12T11:53:41.525-04:002013-08-12T11:53:41.525-04:00Hi, Steve,
I had exactly the same problem with my...Hi, Steve,<br /><br />I had exactly the same problem with my porch supports — rotting from the ground up — because I hadn't used pressure-treated wood. Your new plan looks great (and I note the enhanced copyrighting that you've included on your images!).Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.com