well today I bit the bullet and started shingling the house. I was disapointed in my shingles as they are in 2 different shades and the darker shade turned green when I added the pecan stain to it. but actually with this house having such a story book theme to it and the walls are green it only enhances it....well I hope sothats my story and Im stickin to it. still havent done anything with the porch. I will admit after the first time of trying to figure out how the porch post supose to look Ive almost decided to dig out the old square dowels and make my own post. I have them cut and you really cant tell its not suppose to look like that. but no descions have been made as of yet. TTFNnutti B)