The last of the Construction

We started the final stage of construction last weekend, at last! The old porch was demoed and the new walk in pantry has been built. Once this is completed we can finish putting up the siding, shutters and guttering. The exterior will be completed. This has been three years coming.

I've always wanted a pantry big enough to store bulk purchases and have never had the space. Now we do! I can finely get the most out of my Sam's membership.

This addition will also serve as a cat room. We're building an enclosed space for the litter boxes, a cat owner's dream. No more smelly unsightly litter boxes sitting out for the world to see. It will also be a secure place to feed the cats without the dog stealing most of their food before they're finished with dinner.

A broom closet will be added, wall shelving for canned goods, lower shelves for produce and other large items and a shelf below the windows for wintering plants.

We're planning duct work to the space so it will be heated and cooled along with the rest of the house which will allow us the luxury of adding the additional 75 sq feet to the foot print of our house. We've discussed how much our $3,000.00 investment will add to the overall value of the house. I say $6000.00 hubby says $12,000.00, any ideas from the readers?

And most importantly it well finely complete the line between the porch on the front of the house and the back. It looks a bit off right now but the measurements are the same. I hope once the gutter is installed it will look even.

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