• DIY

    Lake House Make Over – Front Exterior

    After renovating the inside of our old lake house, it was time to tackle the exterior.  The house was a boring rectangular box that needed new siding, windows, as well as, a new roof.  Storage was a problem, and we had no laundry room.  My husband and I decided to go all in and add a mudroom and a large covered patio.  Next year we hope to add two more bedrooms and another bathroom, but that will be considered Phase 2.  This house is about 2 1/2 hours from our main house, so we had to pay close attention to timeline, availability and weather.      Step 1 – Foundation…