Austin. I bought a one-off AW400 from HomeDepot. It was expensive as hell. $800 for a 3x3 double hung.

Wow! That is alot. Did that include install?

No.

Full "simulated" divided light with the separation strips within the pane 3x2 and wood exterior 3/4 inch dividers.


I think it was more for a custom order but even standard size I think was $650-$700!

Consumer Reports likes the Pella better because of the performance at lower temperatures which is less important in Texas. Pella are usually more expensive but we got a sale or something so they were cheaper

I do think you can beat that with Pella Lifestyle series. If interested in pricing, call Pella Austin and ask for Chris Aguero. Call your home a remodel.

Did you install your own window or have a contractor do it?

Pella also has a better warranty than Andersen. The 400 series of Andersen does have some more options than the Pella Lifestyle series, but it looks to be an increased cost.

I think you made the right choice with Pella. Great brand, great value, great window - especially for your style of home.

Contractor but I'd like to try my hand at it after watching them. Sloppy leveling at first that we had to redo.

Wow, that is dope!

Here's my take from a person that used to design high end commercial pools.

If money is no option, the sliding deck would be great at maximize space. My only concern would be maintenance cost and longevity of the sliding system. I'd do a stone or paver patio between the pool and the house to accommodate more people for parties.

For the pool itself, it's basically a 2 function plunge pool and large hot tub. Wrap benches all the way around to maximize occupancy for pool parties. People will use your pool to sit with a drink and chat. Laps aren't going to be an option, but a swim jet would work if you do want to use it for exercise. I'd find a way to put a water feature (probably a water wall) at the end for grey noise and movement that doesn't interfere with the sliding deck.

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New Paint Scheme White, Whiter White and Navy

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Totally random but our house was built in the 40 that has that exact door in Temple TX. Was just perusing your pictures and said that looks familiar

We also went with a Navy Blue.

We have a house from 1935 located in BCS and also have that exact same door.

Curious if anyone with a home from this time period has a screen or storm door on the front? We recently got all of our windows to open (!!!) and are loving the air flow. I'd love to add a screen door to the front but would want it to compliment the style of the house. Any suggestions?

Our whole scheme is basically Navy, White and Natural Wood. It's funny my wife wants a screen door but hates that door. I would have never thought it could be original.

I have been looking at doors from Orr Reed the architectural salvage place in Dallas.

I always assumed it wasn't original either. Maybe all of our former owners replaced doors at the same time?

I'd be interested to see what screen door you go with, if/when you get one. I slowly cruised the neighborhood but all the screen doors seem like they are generic Lowe's/HD varieties.

The front door doesn't look original to me. I thought it was a fiberglass/steel 2000s big box replacement, but it's based on an older pattern so who knows.

Interesting to see the foundation for the addition. Spot footings around the perimeter are no longer allowed here, only continuous spread.

Spot footings? They are piers, right?


Oh I see. They dug a bigger square hole and poured concrete and then put the pier concrete on top of that...

Interesting use of nesting boxes in that first pool pic.

Bathroom tile is in, thanks on the cement place recommendation I am looking at one of these doors salvaged by Orr reed

Nice project!

Would be cool to see a cabinet valance over the window at the sink with an integrated wood crown moulding. You can google that for some ideas to really tie in those modern cabinets into your historic home.

+Pablo

My advice on the pool is to go with something low maintenance. That sliding deck looks cool, but for the scale of your pool may be high? If you really like then, go for it.

Watch those overhead lines and if your site is small, check on setbacks since it could limit the size of the pool.

I like bubblers on a beach (6 in deep water) if you can work that in. Have an integrated sleeve for an umbrella. I have seen layouts with these sleeves at the corners where too much sun can be an issue. Spa and waterfall? LED lighting...

HTH

+Pablo


EDIT to add: Just saw where the bubblers and beach are shown. Make sure its large enough for a couple of chairs (lay back)..

Great thoughts Pablo.

We are actually tying the cabinets of the sink with an open pine shelf that will match some of the other open shelves in the kitchen.

The sliding deck's biggest benefit IMO is keep stuff out of the pool and keeping the pool cooler in the summer

Cabinets started today

Kitchen



Built in shelves in the sunroom



Bathroom vanities

Got the tile in the master bath down

We have 3 friends with pool plus my parents and they all love their pools so we are going to take the plunge!

Got new salvaged wood to match in the old stuff in the sunroom

Very cool. We have a 1907 bungalow (that was Frankenstein-ed over 100 years) in Colorado Springs and are renovating it one room at a time slowly, so it will hopefully be ready when we are ready to retire.

You are going to have a gorgeous place.

10 days of painting finally done, they painted the drawers in the island the wrong color but starting to come together. Electric and countertops over the next two days and then wood floors next week.

Countertops and some floors in. Floors are long leaf pine salvaged from the McClendon Price house which was built around 1900 and where tu coach Ed Price lived in the 50s




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Looking great! What size farmhouse sink is that?

You may have said already, but real marble or quartz?

Quartz, had marble lined up ready to go and got scared we would mess it up

I believe it is the 36in Kohler sink

I think your fear is justified. What brand quartz? I asked because it looks natural from the pictures you posted.

Either Caesarstone or Silostone, whatever it is it's the Carrera pattern

Getting closer

These types of threads are why I keep working on remodeling our house. So fun and tiring but rewarding to see from start to finish. Love what you've done.