Help me make a good FRONT PORCH impression
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Comments (7)I used a product called SoyGel to remove carpet glue from my bathroom tiles. I am going to remove some nasty outdoor carpet from my front porch this summer. There is carpet glue all over the concrete under it. I'm going to order some soygel (no smell, you don't even have to use gloves) and give it a try before I paint it. Its the consistency of a hair gel. You pour some out, and paint it out with a brush. I did about a one foot square at a time. Leave on at least a 1/2 hour, the longer the better. Scrape up the goop. I used a brillo to clean the tile inside but I'll power wash the porch. I'll you know how it turns out! Here is a link that might be useful: SoyGel...See MoreFront porch step - pls. help me decide shape and size!
Comments (8)brutuses, I'm just realizing that les917 also said "the full width of the porch." It didn't sink until you wrote the same thing! Wow, I never even thought of extending the step out along the entire porch because of the boxwoods (which are trying to hide the exposed foundation). I figured the step would just lead to the door, but I can see how a full length step would leave lots of room for sitting! Would you run the walkway just straight up to the step, but have the step run the entire length of the foundation? There are a lot of homes like ours in our subdivision and everyone has the same walkup, so it's hard to visualize. Plus I've only had one cup of coffee! I really appreciate the new ideas!...See MoreHelp me design/decorate our front porch entry
Comments (10)Maybe a outdoor rug and some metal art on the back wall. Paint a turquoise blue or some brighter color. Or a wreath even if you like them. Like this:https://www.wayfair.com/decor-pillows/pdp/three-posts-4-piece-wall-decor-set-thps3885.html Even if you find something thats more for indoor use a coat of Rust-Oleum spray paint would give it enough protect in that covered area. I would definitely paint the entryway white or some other much lighter color to brighten it up. A colorful pot with dried flowers or pine cutting for fall/winter. You can paint a red clay pot with any acylic indoor or outdoor paint. It weather's off a bit over time and looks "rustic"....See Morehelp me decorate my front porch!!
Comments (8)Such a pretty home! Perfect for Fall decor. :) As mentioned, searching for ideas will bring up countless wonderful pictures and inspiration. I use a lot of pumpkins for my display and have found chain grocery stores in my area have the best prices. I like to mix sizes and colors. Another idea is to buy the faux ones (Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, etc) to re-use every year. The two stores I mentioned are already having sales, plus you can use their coupons. Keep an eye out for garage sales, FB Marketplace, etc, too ... I’m already seeing them with people selling holiday decor. I stopped buying real pots of mums and started using faux floral displays mixed in with real ornamental grasses and such. I think a straw bale display would look nice in the half circle area (where the little round table is). One bale, a few pumpkins, a scarecrow, a rusty bucket or wagon ... something along those lines. I hope you’ll update us with “after” pictures! ETA: Just noticed your little cutie in the window! If you do any Halloween decorating, I think friendly “ghosts” (using sheets, gauze, whatever) would be cute hanging from your plant hooks in that bed. Or bats, etc....See Moreamyamy123123
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