The unseasonably warm weather has been wreaking havoc on my spring decor plans. Normally, I don't obsess over refreshing our home's exterior until at least April, but this unseasonably warm spring has my overwhelming desire to overhaul the front of chez Meredith, going off the chart! Back Story: We...
Last month, tired of perpetually peeling paint and constant clutter, my husband and I decided to DIY a front porch makeover. The first step was literally the first step: The stairs needed a complete rebuild. Next, two complementary shades of fresh exterior paint, and cheerful, inviting outdoor...
Stairs before Last month, tired of perpetually peeling paint and constant clutter, my husband and I decided to DIY a front porch makeover. First up, the stairs needed a complete rebuild. They had been seriously weathered by rain, snow and sun for many years, and the wood from which they were...
Tooling around the nabe on my bicycle, on a gorgeous fall day, I decided to take stock of how people are decorating their porches this season. My neighbourhood is mostly Edwardian - square, detached homes with simple pitched or neoclassically inspired porches. Although not...