It looks like the sun has decided to hang out for a few days.  (I’m knocking on wood as I’m typing this!!)  And you know what that means….time for major exterior work to commence!  You know you’re the homeowner of a really old house in need of a lot of repairs when you start jumping up and down with excitement over this sight:

It’s a boom.  For reaching things really high up.  Like rotten eaves and gutters.  And a roof.  Yipeeeee!!!!  Okay, so there hasn’t been a ton of work just yet, but there has been some serious investigating going on in order to determine what materials will be needed.  Hey, I’ll take it!

Inside, things are starting to get cleaned up so that we can start with the primer.  There’s only one room remaining that needs plaster repair–the laundry room.  Luckily that job should be quick and dirty.

On the question of whether to paint the front door black or white…thanks for all the feedback, both on the blog and on Facebook!  I love interacting with all of you and reading your opinions.  But I have to say, with all the love in my heart, Y’ALL ARE NO HELP!!  You were hopelessly deadlocked straight down the middle.  Hahahaha!  Now you see my problem, right?  It’s such a tough decision!  I’ll keep thinking and let you know what we decide.