Stepping It Up

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When I purchased The Bungalow, the front steps were in serious need of improvement. It took me a year to decide exactly what could be done to make them look better. Finally, I opted to have all of the steps painted white and then have wooden planks …

When I purchased The Bungalow, the front steps were in serious need of improvement. It took me a year to decide exactly what could be done to make them look better. Finally, I opted to have all of the steps painted white and then have wooden planks installed on the top of them. Eventually, the wood will weather and match the original weathered floorboards on the porch. I’m looking forward to seeing that.

Step One: Paint the Steps Xavier, a professional painter and a neighbor of mine, agreed to help me with the steps. We both thought painting the steps bright white, like the railings on the front porch, would be a good idea.

Step One: Paint the Steps
Xavier, a professional painter and a neighbor of mine, agreed to help me with the steps. We both thought painting the steps bright white, like the railings on the front porch, would be a good idea.

When Xavier finished painting the steps, we both agreed; having all the steps painted the same color was an improvement. But, we also agreed the bright white was a little overpowering.

When Xavier finished painting the steps, we both agreed; having all the steps painted the same color was an improvement. But, we also agreed the bright white was a little overpowering.

Step Two: Installing Wood As soon as the crew showed up and started putting the wooden planks on top of the concrete steps, I knew this was a home improvement I would love and long appreciate.

Step Two: Installing Wood
As soon as the crew showed up and started putting the wooden planks on top of the concrete steps, I knew this was a home improvement I would love and long appreciate.

All Done The installation of the wood planks on the steps only took a couple of hours, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Small project, huge improvement.

All Done
The installation of the wood planks on the steps only took a couple of hours, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Small project, huge improvement.