What’s been happening at 1912 Bungalow? We are still on hiatus but have managed to accomplish a few things here and there.
Front Porch Swing
We finally painted and assembled the front porch swing I purchased
almost 2 years ago!
All it took was drilling a couple of holes…
screwing in the hardware…
attaching the chains and adding the seat cushion…
and we were swinging!
Getting All Martha Stewart on Your Ass
I must have been channeling Martha when I decided to take some garden stakes, bamboo and twine to create a “living” doghouse. We felt that Simon in particuliar would enjoy a doghouse but didn’t have any extra money to invest in one right now.
I planted vines at the four corners of the doghouse. The plan is for these vines to fill in and cover the doghouse.
Simon doesn’t seem to mind his lack of privacy.
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What kind of vines did you plant?
That’s the coolest idea for a doghouse I’ve EVER SEEN.
Quick tip: when installing screw-end hooks, insert a screwdriver through the hook to make a convenient handle for leverage.
I’m glad you’re enjoying the break, but I’ve missed you guys; so thanks for dropping us all a quick line.
That is the coolest idea ever. Now if only I had a dog …
We have Lhaso Apsos and that is the coolest doghouse ever! Would you divulge your secret and let us know how you made it…or at least post a photo that shows it a little closer up. VERY COOL!
I think installing the swing was a must do in order to enjoy your hiatus! I’ll look forward to seeing how the dog house “grows”! We don’t have dogs, but maybe I could build something with catnip for the cats…
wow…it was porch swing weekend! we put together ours this weekend as well!
ps. doghouse coolass
Hi Heather,
Love the pictures of your happy porch pups.
Thanks again for telling us about Juan. He is doing a great job.
Our house exterior paint is almost done and the interior stripping is about half done. It is really great to see such progress on our house after our pitiful attempts to strip interior paint.
Kim
Corgis!!! Love the pictures
We had a corgi for over 15 years, and he was a terrific dog. Your guys look very happy on their swing and in their doghouse – hope the vines ended up looking just fabulous.
Jane N-B
http://www.TwinCitiesRealEstateBlog.com
Simon looks very happy in this swanky dog house. Can you do a jumbo version for Elvis – he’s almost 100 pounds now. I think the building material of choice for him would need to be a bit stronger than vines.
Well, I just found your site, and having just purchased a 1925 bungalow in Denver, Co., myself, which confronts me with many of the same issues you have faced, let me tell you that you guys, and your site, are an inspiration, and a relief — if someone else has done all this, then I can too!! Thanks for your documenting and posting all your trials, and triumphs, for the rest of us out here . . . .
Sincerely, Jim
Hi Everybody,
It’s great to stumble across you guys(and girls). I’m looking at a 1926 Bungalow in Portland, OR, and if all goes well, I’m sure there will be many more of these interesting tales to share.
What a great blog!
Talk to you soon,
Stew
Ps- Grape vines might be a good choice. Hardy enough to grow just about anywhere.