FRONT PORCH MAKEOVER PART ONE/ PAINTING, LIGHTING, STAIRS, BIG STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS
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I remember you saying several times how you would love a screened in porch, so I thought for sure you would definitely have one. I love them, no matter the weather you can still sit out on the porch. Y'all make a great team.
Well done to your husband did a good job👍🏻and to you for all that painting!!👍🏻🥰💕💖💕🥰
Wow! A screened in porch!!
Who wouldn't want that? You'll be sitting out there and not worry about getting bit up . It already looks good. Can't wait to see the final reveal😀
Exactly! I can’t wait!😀👏🏻
So excited to see the completion... everything looks awesome so far. Marion is such an awesome husband. Truly a man of GOD who understands the biblical principles of what marriage is. It warmed my heart to see him working tirelessly, in pain to get this done for you. That's love and I see you do the same for him. Thank you for sharing. Peace and blessings 🙌
Yes he is. I am so blessed.❤️
Arika It's going to look great. Marion has a heart of gold, he does anything to please you and to hear you sing praises on your husband is so great to hear. You two truly love one another and it's a great thing to see and hear. God Bless you all
He’s amazing and I’m so blessed.❤️
My folks have moved 6 times throughout their 60 year marriage. Dad would get promoted and moved to a new state. My Mom only asked for one change each move, " I'll move into this house if you add a screen porch." So, my father has built 6 screened porches and we have loved them all. You're going to really enjoy it. However, my Dad always added a ceiling fan to move hot air in summer. You all might want to consider hiring an electrician to put one in and wire it for this Spring. Down here in Nashville a screen porch is a necessity because of the mosquitoes. I love mine. Happy Porch Sitting, Arika.
I have thought about a fan in the future.😀
Love ❤ the porch light it''s beautiful !! The rectangle step by the door is very nice, I.like it. The porch is coming along nicely, very nice.
Arika!! I screamed with delight when you said you were going to do a screened in porch!! 🥰
It will be so cute!!👍
Marion, you are the best husband!! And the BEST carpenter!! WOW!! I’d hire you in a heartbeat!😁 (My honey-do list is rather long!!)
The big reveal…..I can’t wait!!!😍🤩👀
Well that was a BIG job , it will be beautiful when finished
Think the screen will be the icing on the cake. You’ll have extra privacy too to sit & enjoy your down time…( if u ever get any🥰). You are such a neat painter. Marion is perfect husband & did great job👏👏👏.
Must do some work 😢. Look forward to tomorrow
I always think verandas / balcony’s. Give you another room to your house
We put big sun ( glass, not me)at the rear of our houses. Always wanted on. Aah too late now & big space inside now our family’s gone
So good to seeing your improvements. Where you rear your family is always special. 👏👏💖💐
You all done a wonderful job, your husband and son, worked so good together, and you all worked great 👍,,
Wow the porch is looking great ! Marion is doing a really good job putting your dream together 😊😊😊😊
Oh my goodness! Bless your hearts. Marion was a trooper. You just never know what might come along. But my goodness does it ever look nice!! It'll be so nice to have it screened in. You'll love the privacy so much. What a great and informative video. Well done girl.
Thanks!❤️We are excited to enjoy the front porch a lot more now.😀
I love it! Growing up, my aunt had a screened in porch. I loved it so much as a kid. I have the chairs to match your bench😁 Marion is so good! I'm so excited for the next one. Clyde gets his catio after all🥰
Yes! I’m so excited to have my furbabies out there with me.🥰
OMG you can't tell he's not a carpenter. He has done an amazing job.
Wow! A screened in porch!!
Who wouldn't want that. You'll be sitting out there and not worry about getting bit up . It already looks good. Can't wait to see the final reveal😀
To buy wicker seats are so expensive these days, good job on all the upgrades. You are blessed Arika to have a husband that helps you even if he's not a carpenter he is definitely a perfectionist!! A carpenter in the making! Good job Marion! The porch is looking great so far, you definitely are acheiving your goals, a good example!!
You're gonna love it...front or back, a screened-in porch is an asset to your home! Can't wait to see the finished product!
My goodness Arika! That porch will be out of this world. And you know years down the road you can always add windows if you wish. My best friend did that and she even put the blinds like you put on sliding glass doors all around hers for privacy. It is really now and extra room for her. She has real living room chairs and a loveseat in it with a coffee table and a couple of end tables. Great job my friend, and the paint job just made it all come alive. I can’t wait to see the rest of it.
Sounds beautiful! I’d love to do that some day!😀
Sounds beautiful! I’d love to do that some day!😀
Oh Arika I can’t wait to see the screened in porch finished .. you, Marion and Jaxon have done an awesome job. It’s Looking great.. I hate that you all ran into so many problems but glad you all caught them and got them fixed before they could have gotten worse. I can see you out on your new screened in porch with all your fur babies for years to come. I’m looking forward to seeing the new porch finished and decorated for the CHRISTmas 🎄 holiday. God Bless you my friend and Merry CHRISTmas ..
I can't wait to see the finished porch you guys did an amazing job
Oh, it's looking great! Can't wait to see the transformation!!!!;❤️
You are going to love the porch. I had my patio screened and it is awesome. The perfect place to sit and spend quiet time with God, your family, pets and just enjoy. So glad you had this vision. ENJOY
Yes! Can’t wait!🥰
Wow. My back hurts just watching, but I can see it will look so great when all is done. As you say, it'll be another room of your adorable little home.
How wonderful for you to have a screened in porch! I have always wanted one on my house too. You will love it. Kudos to Marion for his building skills and for teaching Jackson some skills! You are very blessed to have a fix it man!! I cannot wait to see it finished and decorated for Christmas. I know it will be so nice!
It’s great that Marion is teaching Jaxon carpentry skills. 👍🏼. Can’t wait to see the final reveal.
I am living to see Part 2!! So much good stuff - don't you love when you can hire GOOD contractors who know what they are doing and do a great job in a timely manner? I am amazed at how quickly they had your porch in tip-top shape. I was already admiring Marion's skills just watching him paint the ceiling - wow! did that make a big difference - but him tackling all that rebuild and framing was Superman status. You were no slacker, either, BTW! Love the new porch lantern and mailbox.
Marion is amazing! And yes, those workers sure did a great(and fast) job! 😀👏🏻
Marion, grandpa would be so proud of you! You may not be a carpenter by trade but you do have it in your blood and you must have at least inherited some of both grandpa and Texas grandpa's traits. You are named after them both after all! Cannot wait to see the finished look. Now I need to come back for a visit.
He is amazing! He definitely knows more than he gives himself credit for. And I love that he’s teaching Jaxon as well.❤️ Did you see the final reveal? It is amazing!!
Oh girl we have a 20’ x 20’ deck overlooking our beautiful river in northern Indiana, and I would love to have an all purpose room over part of my deck, but of course, the lack of time and money always wins in the end! Great porch makeover. I love your channel. TFS sharing your life with us. ❤️
I just love what you all have done! You are going to love a screened in porch and it will be beautiful! I have a screened in back porch and I can say it is so nice to have.....so cozy and relaxing. I love that your space is now sturdy and safe. I really think you are going to like the 4 steps. We own my childhood home and years back my son built my mom a staircase coming in to the house with the shorter steps. Now as my husband and I are getting older I realize what a blessing they are. Your space is so beautiful so far and I can't wait for your next video.
Why is it so much fun to watch other people work? 🤣 Can't wait to see the finished porch!
Nothing worse than being all ready to do a home project and then having to do way more than expected that ends up holding up the project. At least you guys have a strong sturdy porch for many years to come. Great idea for a screened in porch. They are wonderful and no mosquitoes in the summer!!! It is such a blessing to have a spouse that is very handy around the house. Marion deserves a huge steak dinner. Lol. Looking forward to the next video.
He’s the best! Always willing to go along with my ideas. ❤️🥰
Marion is a rockstar! Cannot wait to see your beautiful new porch- and I love the screened in option...will be wonderful for you all!
He’s is the best! Always making me crazy ideas a reality!😂😍
@@DorsettDoorstep Your home is just beautiful. I just watched the Christmas tour and it was perfect!
I love your choice to add the screened in part makes so much sense I can just picture you out there so happy for you guys can’t wait for video number two have a blessed day.🥰
Looks great! I live in Louisiana and have lots of mosquitoes! We have a screened in patio! I love, love it! The only way to be able to sit outside with our pool! I would consider screening my front porch! My husband and I did a lot of our home projects when we were younger! Wish we could still do them!
Dear Marion, you did GREAT!! Even gave yourself TWO thumbs up! Nice! My husband said he is "NOT A PLUMBER ZIA!!" when he installed a new wax ring for our toilet, discovered the flange was broken on one side, (we have steel pipe), repaired the flange with a kit and a little rigging, bought a new plain wax ring to replace the fancy all in one his wife bought because "that one was dumb." HAHAHA!...all because his wife NEEDED the caps replaced (bolts were basically trash)....AND THEN...installed our new vanity which also required adjustments LOOOOOTS of frustration for him. I cheered. I brought water. I gave him a break when the frustration level spiked to the red zone. haha. Where would we be without our non-XYZ husbands? Y'all are the best!!
LOL, you totally understand! That sounds exactly how Marion’s plumbing adventures ALWAYS go!🤣🤣🤣
You will absolutely love the screened in porch! It’ll be worth all of the extra time and work 😃
It looks so beautiful and crisp and clean. After so many years of watching you, you have gave me the confidence to do so many home improvement projects whether it be repainting a couple pieces of my furniture and bringing new life to it, or just painting a room. I love when you share videos like these as they are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing your journey of making your cozy house into your dream home. God bless you and your family! 💕
I’m so happy to hear that! Sometimes I jump in too fast, but it always makes me excited to start another project. 😀👏🏻
Oh a screened in porch!! Perfect! My dream too. Extremely happy for you. Happy pets, happy family.
Everything is looking great I can't wait to see it finished
It's looking just amazing so far Arika! You and Marion are a perfect team! Can't wait to see it all finished!
Ohhhh my gosh! Girl, you made the right decision, bc I absolutely love my screened in porch. We enclosed our huge patio and I absolutely love it! ❤️ it’s definitely my private space to study and read the word of God and to just enjoy. You are going to absolutely love it and another space to decorate!😍🤗🙌🏽 Can’t wait for your next video.💯💪🏽
Thanks so much! I am definitely excited to use it!👏🏻❤️
What an awesome idea , I would have never thought to make a screened in porch , it will be fabulous in the summer and no bugs !! It will look amazing because you always do a great job with remodels !! Can’t wait to see it completed. :)
Thank you.❤️I’m so excited.
Great job with the building and carpentry Marion! Arika, you have great vision and are a hard worker. What a team! I can’t wait to see the end result and it’s going to be lovely for your fur babies to make use of the area with you.
I am continually in awe of what a neat painter you are! I’d have it everywhere! Including my hair!
It's looking very nice! You are so blessed to be able to do these things together. I love the screened porch idea. Blessings!
I absolutely love a screened in porch especially with the way our weather is!
ARIKA- I am just over here at moms and mom and I are watching this at 4:32 Sunday afternoon after we had our lunch and watched the dog whisperer and the Golden girls, now we are watching YOU - And you’re incredible porch makeover🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🥳🥳🥳🥳
😀👏🏻You’ll have to stop by and see it! It’s all finished now!
Because we live in the mountains the only place for a porch is the front. We have huge concrete back steps. So we feel like you and we’re going to do what our family needs. Right now it’s just a deck, so we have a lot of work to do!
Looks good.Marion is like my husband in the way he does good carpenter work.we put screen on our porch and it helps keep our bugs and mosquitoes as we live in Charleston sc.
Y’all are going to live it so much especially in summer.
OH, my word! It's the porch part one!!! I have not watched it through yet, but I am so excited for you!!!
Now, I am even MORE excited for your furbabies!!! A screened porch!!! Woohoo!
Beautiful! What a huge job! I think a screened porch makes a lot of sense. Here in FL screened porches are pretty typical. Keeps the mosquitos out!
Awesome Job! and your husband is such a good guy. I had a 10 x 12 cover built for my back patio for about 1700 dollars. granted I have a metal roof and they used the same type for the roof of the cover so it would all match, but I love it and feel it is worth the money. Is nice sitting in the back yard with family, even in the rain.
I love a screen porch! My house is the only one on the block without one. We just removed two deck to get an in ground pool. So maybe a screened gazebo.The bugs are so bad here. We are on the edge of the woods with a creek, so mid day is fine but morning and evening are very buggy. You will absolutely love it.
Whoa! I didn’t see THAT coming! You guys are so inspiring with the projects you take on. I think the screened in porch is an AMAZING idea! You’re right, your animals will love it and it will be like an extra room! I can’t wait for the next video! 🤗. Have a great weekend! ❤️
Thank you for your encouraging words.😀❤️
Omg! What a great idea! First I wanna say, who cares what anyone thinks! This is your home and nobody’s opinion matters! Why wouldn’t you want another living space that can be used anytime! It looks amazing already and can’t wait to see it come together for you! I also can’t wait to see it all decorated for Christmas and other holidays! Those window boxes will be so cute on the front! So happy for you!! ♥️🤗
Thank you so much! We are excited!🥰❤️
Can’t wait to see the new porch Marion doing a fantastic job, great flog as always . Be blessed my friend 🎄🎄🎄🤩
Ok, so when you said you were screening in your front porch, my first thought was “oh no, don’t do that!”, but as I watched the progress, I found myself becoming more intrigued by it. So now I can’t wait to see how it all turns out. I’m excited for you and I know you will have it decorated beautifully, as you always do! 😊
I love the idea of a screened porch I grew up in the south not far from where you live and we always have a screened in porch I can’t wait to see the end.
I have to start by saying Marion is a G.E.M. - what an amazing man!! So kind, patient and committed to everything he does 1 Corinthians 16:14. It does hurt my heart a bit when TH-camr's feel they have to apologize /explain things they do - you are sharing from your heart and I hope no one is criticizing you for anything. God made us all unique and whatever makes you happy is what is most important. I hope you are at peace and contented with how it turned out. I hope tomorrow's video is the final porch reveal - can't wait to see it!! Take care. ~kendra
Thank you so much for your kind words. That’s so true.❤️I am so excited and will enjoy being out there so much.😍
What a project! It's a bit scary starting projects and wondering what you'll discover. You guys did a beautiful job. I'm happy for you. It's always a blessing to see our hard work pay off. ❤ Your home is lovely. ❤
Oh my word, it’s going to be Beautiful! You are so Lucky to have a man that can do these things, and do a great job at it! I’m so excited to see the end result I can’t wait! I Love the idea of having a screened in porch, it’s going to be so nice for you and the fur babies!
AMAZING. 😊😊😊😍😍😍😍😍. I can’t wait to see the rest of your porch makeover. Once again, you’ve given me so many ideas. Our homes continue to grow with us and it’s so important that they meet our families needs. 😊. THANK YOU for taking us along on your journey. Blessings to you and your precious family. ❤️
Yes! That’s so true! So glad you liked it!😀
0h my goodness Arika & Marion! Wow that was a lot of work but so worth it at the end of the day
You will have a beautiful extension to your home. So pretty to decorate for the seasons, to drink coffee although I know you don't but nonetheless a cozy place. Congratulations to Marion hard work pays off. We are blessed Arika to have such great husbands who are handy (mine has done so many upgrades to our home) bless their hearts. Can't wait to see the finished product 😁🤗🙏💕
Yes, we are very blessed!🥰
I always enjoy your subtle reminders of contentment of what we already have. Y'all are doing a great job on this porch!!
Looks fantastic so far can't wait to see the result!
Marian did an amazing and great Job, congratulation. I love your new porch.👏👏👏👏😍
Wow, a very beautiful light for your front porch. I love it. Can’t wait to see the whole front porch done. You are truly going to enjoy it for years to come.
Love the screened in porch! It will be beautiful! My sister hung bamboo blinds in her screened porch for times when the sun gets too hot or just a little more privacy is wanted. They look great! Can’t wait to see the next video!
Yes! We have thought about doing that in the future!😀👏🏻
Wow! This looks amazing Arika!
Marion is doing a great job!
I can’t wait to see it completed.
Oh, and your light fixture is pretty. The design on it matches your vinyl on your kitchen window! Have blessed day!
Oh My Goodness, this is going to be AMAZING!!! You are going to love it for MANY YEARS TO COME!!! And the fur babies will get so much enjoyment from it also!! I’m so so EXCITED!!! Can’t wait for 6 am in the morning!!! TFS, I love it!!! So happy for you my sweet friend!👍🏻🐶🐶💕🙏🏻
LOL, thanks Tracey! I think the part that excites me the most is being able to leave my door open and let the furbabies come in and out. 🥰
@@DorsettDoorstep yes they will love that especially Clyde I bet he’s loving life!!! So very happy for you! What a wonderful Christmas gift ! That Marion’s a keeper!👍🏻🐶🐶💕🙏🏻
Love a screened in porch! Lots of work but a great investment…with a small house, it’s good to add another “room” 😀 Marion you’re awesome!!
Yes I’m excited for my new “room”!
I am so excited to see the finished project. I love my screened in porch. Great job Marion and also you Arika. Love you guys to bits and bits and bits. ❤️❤️
Arika, I have a suggestion for covering the hole in your wicker couch. I got the idea from my own wicker bedroom set with carved wood handles. You can find decorative unfinished wood decor pieces at Michael's , Joanne's or Lowe's in various shapes and sizes . They tend to be thin , as well and inexpensive. All you need is some wood glue. Paint it black and voila! Extend the life of the couch a little more since it's already a pretty and comfortable piece.
Your porch is coming along very nice. Thanks for sharing your Vlogmas, Arika. See you Monday 💚❤️🎄
OMG... what a great idea ,I have always wanted a screened in porch this is going to turn out beautiful , I love it just to see it all come together piece by piece it is amazing .
Arika, Y’all are so talented!!! I can’t wait to see the final reveal, oh the reason we (southerners) paint the ceilings outside or underneath our porches blue is because of bugs if you paint them blue bugs think it’s a sky and they won’t build up or land or stay on your ceiling . Anyway thank you again for sharing. Sending love all the way from Alabama, Chrissie ♥️🙏
That’s so interesting! I do plan to do that next year.😀
A screened in porch would be awesome 👏 it looks good Arika Have a good weekend 👍
Hi🙋 ~ SO interesting to watch.
You 3 are such hard workers!.
Hard to wait to see the END result.
I noticed that ALL the Houses around you look like "just houses"
but the Dorsett House 🏠 has Lots
of Character. TFS 💝🤗sk
LOL, yes they are all brick ranch houses, turned the same way. Ours definitely is the one that stands out.😀
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INSIDE & OUT ~ just MY STYLE
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..... and The DORSETT'S TOO! 😄
I’m excited for you! We turned our porch into what we called a sunroom at our old home. We used it every day spring through fall. You’re going to love it out there! Can’t wait to see the next video.
It looks so good! Can’t wait to see the finished project. And it’s funny because my husband tells me all the time that he’s not a carpenter! Lol 😆 yet he does a great job at it. Y’all make a good team :)
I'm so excited for you. This is why I love watching you so much because you do you. You don't live by what others say you jus go on and do it and I love it so much. You are but not like the other TH-camrs in your category that follow each other's move. You're a blessing to so many of us that watch you and I will continue watch you. Thank you for all you do and sharing your time and family with us.
Aw thank you so much. That means a lot. I definitely try to do what works for us. It can be tricky sometimes when everyone has an opinion, but I know what will make us happy. Thanks so much for watching.🥰❤️
Yes! That was a good idea for your porch! In safety for pets too. I agreed! You all did a amazing job! Good weather! Mine is cold and snowing in ohio. Lol. Have a good day!
I live in northeast Ohio, and there are many houses with screened in porches in the front of the house. They look fine. So you go for it. I’m sure it will be so awesome! And also fun to decorate
That’s awesome! I am excited about it!😀👏🏻
Wow! You all have done a great job and it's going to look amazing when it's finished. You are going to love your screened porch.
Wow Arika, I’m so happy for you you are getting a screen porch.I can’t wait when it all comes together. TFS ❤️ OXOX New York
Hi,Arika. I am so proud for yall. Our house is about eighty years old too. But your house is a little bigger,because we're in Louisiana,and we don't have basements...but everything we do here is like pulling teeth. You never know what's going to take place,when you work on old houses. But y'all have done a wonderful job on yours. I can't wait to see it😊🎄
Thank you!😍it’s always an adventure!
Good afternoon Arika and Marion and family and thank you for sharing
You are going to love the screened in porch! I have one. It’s used often. It’s peaceful sitting out there with a cup of tea and enjoying the weather. Blessings from Diane in Oklahoma! ❤️
I am so excited to sit out there and watch the weather!🥰
I knew it!!! I just knew you and your hubby were going to put in a screen for your front porch. My in laws had done this too many yrs ago and it was just beautiful. They also had 2 screen doors one on each end of their porch.
Your porch is coming along nicely. You and hubby have done a great job😁
Cannot wait to see the final results of your front porch. You will enjoy it soooo much
Over the yrs like my in laws have with theirs. 😂
That’s awesome! I am so looking forward to spending my days out there!🥰
Screened in porch, huh? Your Southern is showing😎
We had a patio when we moved in and a couple of years ago we screened it in. My one and only non negotiable, refused to compromise on was a screen door. I love the sound of a screen door opening and closing. (Guess it's the Southern in me too!) We did ours in the dead of summer (and being from Texas you know). We use the fire out of it and my cat loves it out there.
Y'all are doing an awesome job.
That’s awesome! I am definitely excited to use it when the weather gets warmer. 😀
Wow what an awesome project... really looking forward to the end result. I've been begging my husband to screen in our back deck ...it seems we'd get a lot more use out of it.
I can't wait to see the finished look. I'm so happy you are getting one your desires.
Love how your porch is turning out and can't wait to see the finish! Blessings to you both❤
What a nice aurprise to see the screening of your porch!
You will absolutely love a screened in porch. We converted a small area into one and it's like a getaway oasis for us.
I can’t wait to enjoy it when the weather gets warmer!😀👏🏻
Cannot wait for the final reveal. I just love it! I cannot thank you enough for thinking of your mom when building the new steps. My husband, a polio survivor, has not been able to visit one of his sons (nearing a decade) due to his refusal to install a railing to navigate his front steps. Bless you both. ❤️
Oh wow, that’s so sad! 💔I know my mom absolutely appreciates the railing.
I love screened in porches....wish I had one....can't wait till the next video!
Yay! I’ve been waiting 😁. What a beautiful outdoor light. Love it! You’ve done such a great job. Working in the cold is difficult for sure.
Wow a lot of work but is going to be awesome When is finish 👏 Looking forward for the next video All my love and many blessings
You are going to enjoy this new living space so much! Cant wait to see it finished up!
I am so glad you are getting your screened porch!! It is going to be so beautiful!! I can't wait for #2!!