Low-E, Argon-Filled Windows, and Reused Iron Doors

The new, environmentally friendly windows are now installed on the front of the house. I very much wanted dark window frames, and think these look pretty decent. A wrought iron window guard will go over the garden-level window. My father had the wrought iron for the doors sitting around his workshop, so they are "repurposed." They will be painted dark brown to match the windows.

The Stoop is Coming Along

Work on the front of the house is coming along. As you can see, the base of the stoop is in place. I was very torn about whether to switch the direction of the stoop so that it would face forward down to the street. The decision to keep it as is was the the result of much deliberation regarding the students who tend to congregate on the stoops on the street, and concerns about privacy and security. While not ideal in terms of aesthetics, I think that this stoop will be less of a hassle to keep clean, and will look reasonably nice once the railings and fence are in place.