The front porch is nearly complete! Now that the weather has been cooperating, even just a little, we have been SO busy!

We are just about ready for the painters. Do you feel like I've been claiming that for 3-months already? It's probably because I have been... 

But seriously this time, all of the major renovation projects have been completed, and the painters are lined up.

Now, we just have to wait for the weather to cooperate, even more. Not only is painting in the blistering cold miserable its also not effective. Did you know paints have a temperature rating? Who knew.

It might be April, but until my weather app says it's over 50 degrees were out of luck. John's parents, in CT, just had snow last weekend...

But, like I said, we've been plenty busy regardless!

Here's the latest run down of completed front porch projects, best told through our Instagram account, to prove were nearly done.

Side note, are you following us? If not, jump on the Instagram bandwagon @contentandcompany:

Removal of the brick, side staircase

Check out this fun video of the process!

I've said it before, and I will say it again. Demo is fun for the first 3 minutes. Then, it sucks for another 5 hours. #demoday

A video posted by c o n t e n t + c o . (@contentandcompany) on Mar 6, 2016 at 5:39pm PST

Installation of the new, front staircase

Another fun video. Listen, this work is hard. We have to stay entertained or we'd go insane!

More front porch progress + our typical shenanigans from this past weekend. #contentfrontporch

A video posted by c o n t e n t + c o . (@contentandcompany) on Mar 23, 2016 at 2:45pm PDT

Brick veneer installed on the concrete footing

Two front porch projects left before the painters take over! Installing brick façade over the cement block foundation + constructing the lattice skirting. Both projects are already underway, so much progress this week without those pesky 9-5s.

A photo posted by c o n t e n t + c o . (@contentandcompany) on Mar 29, 2016 at 4:55am PDT

Lattice apron built + installed

"We're not using that plastic shit." -@johnachilli. #contentcourtyard

A photo posted by c o n t e n t + c o . (@contentandcompany) on Mar 29, 2016 at 5:42pm PDT

Exterior ceiling fans researched + purchased

We needed two-matching fans for the porch, so we needed to make sure not to break the bank. We found these simple, exterior fans by Hampton Bay at Home Depot. We'll actually be using them without the light set, so you can disregard the center light accessory.

We'll wait until the painters are done to install it though.

Gutter run off/drainage system installed + buried

This will alleviate gutter and drainage pipes from laying on the front yard.

John checking his pitch!

Powerwashing the Front Exterior 

And to top it all off this past weekend, it was warm enough (in the sun, wearing 3 thick layers) for my Dad and I to power wash the front of the house.

We actually need to do a second pass, probably this upcoming weekend, but this was an awesome start.

Mom, cheering everyone on!

Dave, getting it done. 

Old paint flying everywhere!

Wet rats!

Considering all the hard work, the porch continues to look (ecstatically) pretty beat up. The power washing really took off a tremendous amount of old paint but this will further pave the way to the painters sanding and prepping.

John has decided it's best to sand and stain the porch floor decking last. It's a smart move! That way the painters won't run the risk of spilling on any new finish.

And speaking of finish, I've decided on a multi tone paint scheme with a darker stain, accented by the white ballasters.

More updates on the paint design coming soon...!