Do I really want to start another major project?

Actually, yes, I would like just one more for sure: the front porch. This old farmhouse has gone through numerous "updates" and exterior architectural changes over its lifetime, but the present porch was just a slapped up silly job after they removed the porch that wrapped around the corner. They reused some of the former porch supports, etc, but put them together in the most nonsensical way.

The above picture is nothing like the actual style of my house, but the porch is representative of what I want: a pedimented simple, but sturdy porch. The pillars would necessarily be more of a farmhouse type and not as numerous, but I like the fact that they have presence. I hate skimpy porch pillars- it just ruins the visual proportions.

Although one of the first jobs here was to shore up that old porch- it has always looked rather ramshackle. It is the only thing I am truly dissatisfied with enough to want to have just one more remodeling job.

I've looked at a lot of homes and styles of porches that would be in harmony with the house- I think it would make the house look more than commensurately better- I think it would make a world of difference. But Handyman has been overworked and I am not eager for any new projects, so we will see. Still, that is one desire really percolating in my thinking.

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