Just One More Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 ISix o'clock this morning I had a brainstorm and got out the saw. I should have done it before assembling the house but the side porches were bugging me. The house is already too heavy and the railings are a pain because they are just too fragile, especially on a house with so much of it. A little railing is nice but it's just something more to break if the house is moved. I used my plywood pull saw and there is very little damage to the house body. I'll have to re-side the right upper side where I had to fill in half the door to make a window but that won't be too hard to do. I'll use the sawed off piece to make a slanted roof over the front porch. I like the house much better now that the size is more manageable. I added a wall to the upstairs where the door used to be and made a bathroom with a little hall behind it between the bathroom and the front windows. I had to close the side access because the door was warped and wouldn't stay shut. I just glued it onto the house. This house comes with about $50.00 worth of wood trim if bought separately so there is plenty of extra wood for repairs and trim. I'll have to get one new window. I thought I might possibly totally ruin the house but it all worked out the way I wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Did you post pics of it yet? I find it easier to move my houses if they are attached to a base so I can carry it like a tray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just One More Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 Did you post pics of it yet? I find it easier to move my houses if they are attached to a base so I can carry it like a tray. No pics yet. I want the glue on the foundation to be really dry before I move it onto a table. I'm surprized how easy it was to do. The front porch is deep enough for a porch swing. I also put a slanted roof over the bay. It was flat before. Two of the rooms in this house are so big it will take extra wallpaper but I have some real size wallpaper I will probably use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Did you ever post pictures of the finished house? I'm making one and really curious about how it looks without the porch. I have to admit though, that the wrap around porch is what made me want this house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paige224 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I love the wrap around porch but I am not so concerned with weight etc. I'm excited to fill the porch with goodies! It looks as though your house is a green color. Mine is a green and black and I was concerned about the darkness of it but seeing yours makes me more confident. I noticed your shingles are also dark. I did mine in an ebony stain and hated them. But maybe it's not so bad now that I see yours. Mine aren't even on yet because I thought I may by new ones and start all over! I think I like the mods you have done. Can't wait to see close ups and more pictures! I also noticed you took out the side opening! It's amazing what you gals can do with these kits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butlerestates Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I like to have a base too otherwise the house just feels too fragile to move. On my house I just finished I took off all the railing on the front porch. With it on it looked too much like my other house. I think it looked better off for the style plus the railing that had been there would have needed some repairs and it was easier to just get rid of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just One More Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 I only have one pic in the gallery of Victoria's farmhouse so far. It shows where I put a slanted roof over the front bay instead of the flat one that came with it. The side porches were all that I removed and put a slanted roof over the front porch. I closed the side porch door upstairs and made it the bathroom window. I'll take some pics today of the interior. It's out in the garage right now and I need to get back to it. I love this house but it weighs over 30 pounds so it's really hard for me to move around. My Alison Jr is heavy too. That's why I like the Greenleaf houses better. I can lift the whole beacon Hill shell by myself. When finished I'll have to put the farmhouse on a table and never move it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I did mine in an ebony stain and hated them.Susan, I've already suggested you make a wash with a lighter/ brighter color paint and try it over a few of your ebony shingles to see how you like them. If your house is green go for a reddish color, since that's green's complement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paige224 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Holly, I had noticed you recommended a wash over the shingles. I haven't tried it yet but I will. I just give up on things and then get back to them eventually. Thanks for the post though because you have posted this a few times for me and I should have responded. It's great to have so many dedicated to helping others on this forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I just hate waste. I'm of the recycle, re-use & repair school of consumption, so it bothers me when someone says "I did so-and-so & didn't like it so I'll pitch it & go get $omething else." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Hi Paige! I'm very much like you! Sometimes I have great ideas but they don't turn out the way I had planned so I just redo them at my own pace. I say to do whatever you want and when you want!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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