Day 74 - We are bricked in...

After many weeks of waiting, searching and begging, we finally have a brick porch and a bricked in new window.  All brick has been completed.  Look at the before and after comparisons...

Big Change #1: The house - original porch to the new larger, extended porch with window...

Brick job looks good right?  We are anxiously waiting for the custom mortar to dry so we can see if it matches....I am really nervous!!! From this perspective it looks perfect but we aren't quite there yet. The stone didn't get done today. All stone work will start Monday and be done by Thursday. House will be on it's permanent posts by Tuesday mid day.




Big Change #2: The arched opening into our stairwell, to the 9ft opening with window!  What a change.

 

 

 Don't be afraid to veer away from the norm - that is Tilo's influence. He would rip open every opening if he could.  we have a few more "holes" to make in a few more walls on the first floor when we are finished with the 2nd..Keep your fingers crossed that it all works!!

My next Blog will be "Tips and tricks" part 2 about this latest phase of the project - what I have learned and tips on how to handle the hurdles.  Til then...