After months of spending weekends replacing windows and installing new siding, we’re finished. Just before the cold weather hit, allowing us to now focus on indoor remodels. Update: Here’s the exterior when we purchased the house.
It was a mis matched mess of ugly blue stain, natural cedar, missing siding, and old windows. We’ve since replaced every window and door, as well as new siding.
Currently, the steel has a semi glossy sheen to it. Nothing that’ll blind the neighbors, but still.
Eventually the steel will rust, creating a contrast. Because right now the steel is very similar in tone to the lap siding.
As you can see, we decided to cover the bathroom bump out in steel. Something to add interest and break up the upper section.
It worked out well because we plan to cover the other peaked areas the same way.
Also, the lower section wraps into the bump out near the door. The back of the pool house is all steel, thanks to the funky angles. The rest of the pool house, now that’s a different project for spring/summer.
Finally, the section around the garage doors. It follows the same line, wrapping around from the front.
We’re thankful to have the loose ends tied up. You know what else we’re thankful for? Our lovely readers. To show our appreciation, we’ve partnered up with luxury linen retailer, Frette, to offer one reader a Terry Shawl Collar Robe.
Simply leave a comment on this post to enter! I’ll announce the winner on Friday. If you’re also in the U.S., Happy Thanksgiving!
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I love how all the siding came out. I can’t wait to see how it ages (rusts), I’m sure it will look great. Happy Thanksgiving to you and thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
Congrats on your progress!
It looks amazing!! We are just wrapping up an indoor remodel that has taken 4 months. We tackled as much of it ourselves as we could after seeing you tackle your master bath and it turn out beautifully. Our outside work will have to wait until next year now that the snow has settled in.
Hey Angel!
Thanks, lovely lady! The outside work is tough because you have so many elements to work with and around. Weather can be your best friend or worst enemy. Happy working!!
Thanks!
Amanda
Your house is what dreams are made of! We aren’t in the right home and are looking casually. I hope we find our dream home somewhat randomly like you did! *fingers crossed*
Hi Adrienne J!
Ha, I guess it’s bound to happen when you’re real estate freaks and go to open houses and browse online often. 🙂 It was a really relaxed way to go about it.
Thanks!
Amanda
Looks very nice…anxious to see how it transforms with time! Happy Thanksgiving to your family, too.
New robe!? Awesome!
Happy Thanksgiving to you, too!
The house looks great!
Looks really good. Can’t wait to see how it changes over time. Happy Thanksgiving.
Aaaah, it looks so good!! How exciting and probably a relief to have the exterior done! It looks even better than I imagined, and I can’t wait to see how it looks when it rusts to a beautiful orange. Do you know what you’re going to do with the front door? Thank you for sharing this with all of us on the internet who don’t have our own house to remodel. 🙂 Have a great Thanksgiving!
Hello MEL!
Oh yes, it’s a huge relief. We can finally work on things without waiting for weather to cooperate. We’re not sure on the front door yet. The concern is serious fading and chipping with the exposure to full sun year round. We’ll see where that ends up.
Thanks!
Amanda
The house looks beautiful! 😀
It looks great and I think you made the exact right choice for what to wrap vs what to side. Love the bump out detail!!
We totally agree, GG! It’s the perfect way to carry the detail around to other areas.
This looks really great – very unique!!
I am interested in seeing how it looks this Time next year. Do you have any other big projects on the horizon?
Hey Jen!
I’m guessing it’ll look pretty different a year from now. We’re finalizing kitchen plans and hope to start demo before the new year. You know, go out with a bang. 🙂 Of course we’ll keep you posted on that.
Thanks!
Amanda
Siding looks great!
The house looks awesome! I know you must be so happy to have it done. 🙂
Thanks, Lorie! We’re 100% thrilled to have it wrapped up.
Yeah! You did it around the bump out too! Love it 🙂
The house looks great! I can’t wait to see how it weathers, too.
And that robe looks so fluffy. Thanks for the giveaway!
I really like how the house is looking. I think you should add a before picture to this post, just to show what an improvement your new siding is. I love me some before and afters!
Hey Esther!
I just did! Thanks for the suggestion. 🙂
I recently found your blog and am truly enjoying the stories your share. Your home is an inspiration for me while I casually search for my “retirement” abode. I love the look of the siding – good job.
Great job! Bet you’ll feel great having things wrapped up outside for the winter. 🙂
Looks great!
Love the way the siding turned out! I’m so interested to see how it will look after it weathers a while.
The outside is stunning! Excited to see your indoor projects over the winter!
I am looking forward to watching your house age.
Love your blog! LOVE the new siding! And would definitely love the robe. 🙂
What a beautiful exterior! I am very happy for you to have that big job complete.
How long will it take to rust? And will you be updating with progress posts as it does? I’m very interested in seeing the progression.
Hi Melanie!
We’re not completely sure. It really depends on the weather. If we get a lot of rain, that’ll speed it up. If it takes too long, we’ll spray with steel to speed it up. Regardless, I’ll keep you posted.
Thanks!
Amanda
Way to go! Thanks for sharing the great results of hard work well spent!
Looks great! All the hard work is paying off!
Happy Thanksgiving to you all in the US. I have watched you progress with your home since your purchase and I feel a sense of accomplishment for you. Congrats on your journey so far and I look forward to more inside remodels over your winter.
Wow! Looks amazing! I like that you covered the bump out in the steel- looks great! And what a great giveaway! Hope you guys have a lovely (warm) Thanksgiving!
It turned out so well; must feel great to have that part done with.
Thanks for the nice giveaway, too!
I couldn’t imagine what your home was going to look like when you finished, but I think it is absolutely beautiful !
Being born and raised in the south, I have never seen anything like it . Just goes to show you that there is so much more than what is in your own neighborhood. I’m so proud of what you and your husband have accomplished. Keep up the great work!
Looks so wonderful, LOVE the “industrial” feel!! I have been told we have that with our house too. Happy Gobble Gobble Day to your whole family! Best Wishes!
Phew, what a saga! Glad you’ve got it all wrapped up, and happy Thanksgiving!
I know how happy you are to have it finished! Congratulations!!!
Love it! Great job!
I’d like to enter the contest for the robe! Looks very comfortable. And great job finishing up the outside siding. What a huge job! I will look forward to seeing what it looks like over time.
Looks great!
It looks so beautiful! What great curb appeal!
Wow! It looks amazing! Can’t wait to see what the rusted effect looks like. Wil the siding rust evenly and at the same time and how long does It take to see the full effect? 🙂 And naturally i’d like to enter to win a pretty robe! Thanks and have a great day!
Hello Elvira!
It probably won’t rust evenly. The areas under the bump outs and eves don’t see as much moisture as the other parts. I’m not exactly sure how long either. I’m a wealth of info today. 😉 We might help speed it up/even it out when our weather is nicer and we’re able to spray it with water. We were told to spray it with salt water to help remove the grease. I plan to follow up as things change.
Thanks!
Amanda
Looks amazing! Can’t wait to see it when it starts to rust =)
Like the industrial feel of the siding – can’t wait to see it as it ages!
I really like the siding. I can’t wait to see it rust! Happy Thanksgiving.
woo hoo! Love how it catches the light of the sun!
It is always good to finally complete a big project. Congrats.
Your house looks amazing! And so does that robe!!
Looks awesome!
I’m very envious of your talents!!!! Your house is wonderful!
How long will it take for the siding to start to rust? I can’t wait to see that.
Hey diyharper!
It all depends on the weather, really. Or how often we spray it with water. I’ll keep everyone updated as things change.
Thanks!
Amanda
I can’t believe the incredible view you have! Beautiful house. Congratulations on another “check” on the to-do list!
Hi Alison!
The view was the hard selling poing on this house. Seriously, we couldn’t (and still can’t) get over it.
Thanks!
Amanda
I’m anxious to see how the bench blends once the steel starts to rust. You guys have way more patience than I to let it rust naturally! 🙂 Is there a “con” to speeding the rust?
Hi Jenw!
There’s nothing wrong with speeding it up. The cold weather is limiting our help right now. 🙂
Thanks!
Amanda
Looks fab!
Looks awesome. Really enjoying your blog lately!!
Aww, thanks so much lkl! Glad you’re liking it all. 🙂
So excited to see the rust. If I win the robe I’ll come pick it up in person!!
Hey herbertleslie!
Ha, we should meet somewhere! 🙂 Not often I ‘meet’ local folks.
Wishing I could make as much progress on our house , I’m so impressed!
I just joined your blog and I am in AWE of your skills!
I love it all!
I have been following your blog even before you moved. Love your vision and watching things take shape.
Thanks so much, Tom! It’s a slow road, but we’re happy to see the changes. Glad you are, too. 🙂
The siding looks awesome!