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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Overdue Update: The front porch makeover

Rocket just had to help...
     It has been too long since we have updated anything about the happenings here at Newport Oaks. We have been very busy trying to stay caught up on all of our projects. Since the weather has been nicer, we were able to knock out a project we have been planning since last fall.
Dad prepping the surface

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 Back this summer, we had discussed extending and tiling our front porch. Melissa found a great deal on some discount tile in the exact amount that we needed AND style we wanted! Since purchasing the tile and making the plans for the remodel, we have been bombarded by either rain, wind (blowing leaves and thin-set don't mix), cold, or just too busy with something else. Alex finally got a perfect couple of days and was able to get it knocked out. Melissa loves it, so needless to say, it was a huge success.
Waiting for it to set up
     We are currently discussing whether or not to put up a nice picket railing around it, but we will cross that bridge when we get there (I'll probably have to build the bridge too).
Finished product