The front porch is 90% (or so) complete. We're pausing on some of the finishing work because some bits of the repair will be handled when the gutters and shingles are torn off for the reroofing. (Basically, we discovered more extensive damage to the wood at the squirrels' and racoons' entry point, and replacing that makes more sense to handle as part of the reroofing.)
We haven't figured out where we'll put back up the house numbers, and we are waiting for new brackets to see if the iron handrails can be more stable (if not, we'll probably have the carpenter make new wood handrails for the steps up to the porch). Evelin also is thinking about adding a façade-beam across the front to give the look of an arch across the front from the street. It would mimic some of the Craftsman houses on the block as well as the arch inside between the living and dining rooms.
But the posts and some trim have been replaced, along with a few other touchups. Everything's been painted, and since an engineered wood product and pressure treated beams were used, hopefully things will stay looking nicer and stronger for a long, long time. We also got a much nicer, free-standing gate to keep Lucy dog contained.
As for the roofing work, the contract's been signed and we're just waiting to hear with the weather and their schedule align to get the work done. (And, yes, the siding needs to be replaced too or at least cleaned well. The later will probably happen first, but the former is in the cards too. The shutters too.)
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