Remembering our Barndo build
Michelle Roberts
10 months ago
We are thrilled to be living on a farm! I love watching the horses and wildlife. My gardening skills are getting better too!
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Molly D. Zone4B
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Feeling like we've made a big, big mistake with our build...
Comments (46)First of all, you will get used to the noise. I'd visit Mom in FL whose house was a half mile away from the train tracks and the first day, I'd hear every train, but after that, hardly ever. Second, I think you need to get to know your neighbors...sounds like they are friendly types which is a good thing. I grew up in the country surrounded by lots and lots of land and few children because there were few houses. When I married and moved to an acre lot, it was terrible for awhile....all the traffic, the kids, the dogs, the mowers... Then I got to know my neighbors. And trust me, the chain saw isn't so loud when it's good neighbor Tim doing the sawing and you don't mind asking John if he could not mow on Saturday as you're planning on a memorial service for your Dad with lots of people coming.... And neighbors can be a great help, like when your snow blower breaks or when you need someone to feed the cat. I know our neighbor was glad for us when the house next to her's caught fire and the firemen wouldn't let her go home that night, so she spent the night with us. Every lifestyle has it's plusses and minuses. Change your perspective, seek the good, and then see where you're at. You may be surprised. BTW, we are now back home on 11 acres, but the area is so much more built up than when I was a kid. Even on our 11 acres though, I know when Bill is sawing or Jimmy is running his back hoe or when Norma is out mowing, or when Jessica's kids are playing with their dog. It's comforting....See MoreBuilding on a lot that will eventually be ours
Comments (17)Another thing that hasn't been mentioned as a possible con, there are numerous posts on here of people needing to move on because a property has too many memories attached to it. The death of your FIL is going to be a major turning point in your wife's life. She may be indifferent or pro now, but that could all change after his death. I think many of us would have a hard time knocking down our father's house of X+ yrs and building our dream home on the lot. I think most people would prefer to write their story on a clean slate. Your free lot comes with a lot of baggage. Financially, how much is his lot worth, especially figuring in the cost of demo? His lot is less than a half acre, you maybe able to add a septic system for the costs of demo and tree removal. If land is ~24k an acre, that makes his lot worth about 10k. I wouldn't tailor my plans around this lot....See MoreProgress on our new build
Comments (41)Oh, I am confusing you. If the pine boards of the kitchen ceiling are new and NOT painted, then yes I suggest a shellac based primer (not shellac alone) be put on BEFORE you put on your finish coat. The shellac based primer will help prevent the knot holes from bleeding through. If new boards - sand, prime, sand again, then paint with finish coat. If the pine boards are already painted, then I see no need for the shellac based primer. Re: caulking between T&G boards. I'm not so sure that is a good idea. The boards will shift and separate according to the season and temps. If you caulk, they may buckle? have no where to go or caulk will crack. I've read that painting the boards or just painting the edges before install will help the appearance. Not sure if this is relevant to the OP, esp. if the ceiling has already been put up....See MoreHELP! Trying to figure out an exterior color for our new build, blue?
Comments (16)what direction does the front face? have you tried Hale Navy? I think that's the color on the last photo you posted above. Hale Navy with Pale Oak trim. don't be afraid of it looking too dark. against the crisp white, it's going to look great. Heck, I think it would look great in black! speaking of, this is Addisons Wonderland home, in a mix of Soot and Witching Hour. But it does look like soot. the white is Dove Wing. I actually painted my wall is a custom mix of Hale Navy and a deep black. You could play around w/your samples and pick one of the blues you really like but thing are too 'bright', and mix in a deeper navy or thrown in a bit of black. here are some darker tones for that one color you like I just found this one. it's BM Indi Go-Go. If you think the other navys are too dark, this one may be light enough aginst all your shade. Paired here w/warmer whites. I like the crisp whites better. Hudson Bay is another one that is dark, but not too dark. Here's that one pic you asked about: Here's Hale Navy BM VanDeusen Blue: (I've used this color. it's very pretty. if you home is in mostly shade, this may be be dark enough for you) BM Stormy Sky and Classic Gray on the trim BM Ocean Floor beautiful w/the greens. White Trim is White dove Maybe these others will help. Some of these are gray/navys. Decorators white is a cool white. great for a crisp white against the dark blue...See MoreMichelle Roberts
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