The second phase of our home renovation has begun. All doors and windows have been replaced and the front entrance has been transformed from black metal sliding glass doors to a standard double door with side panels that open to let the breezes through. The fixed panels are now etched glass with a pattern that matches the windows in the new master bathroom.
Now we can start painting the house inside and outside, which is the second half of Phase 2.
Interior painting should begin by early September. We have chosen a nice neutral color that looks great with our artwork and rugs. The guest suite will be a nice light teal color with darker teal trim. We’re still debating about a color for the master bedroom.
Exterior painting, a nice light blue with white trim, will have to wait until rainy season is over. That’s probably early November. So we hope Phase 2 will be over by Christmas.
What’s next? Probably landscaping. We have a lot to do in the front because all the large plants were removed for the addition of the new bathroom. We also need to redesign the front patio and move the fountain, which right now is in an awkward place directly in front of the main door. Plants in the back are badly overgrown, so we need to look at that too. At some point, I’m hoping to renovate the office area, which doubles as the family room, or TV room. Phase 3 certainly won’t happen until 2022.
More photos below. Hasta luego!
Ex-pats in Mexico 
WOW! Simply beautiful! Coming along quite nicely.
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Thanks, Janet! Our best to you and Mike.
Mike
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Looks amazing!!!
Glad to see you’re both doing well! We have a new pup. His name is Hunter. He’s an Australian shepherd mix and 8 months old now. So much fun and a lot of work! Christopher is finishing up Auto tech school and he also works at an auto shop in Naperville. Life is good here! Miss you both.
Take care and stay well. ❤️
Love Zdenka
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Thank you, Z! Great to hear from you. What fun to have a puppy in the house. Give our best wishes to Christopher!
Mike & Leslie
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Beautifully designed front entrance! That door is spectacular.
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Thanks, Jo-Jo!
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Rehab is looking great. Love the entrance. Hoping you are both well. All good here. We also have a new pup, Bordoodle named Rory and a new great grandson named Jaxson who is 1 month old. Both are a great addition to our family. Heading to Naperville mid August to see friends and visit a place we loved. Good hearing from you. Blessings, Joyce n Jack
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Thanks, Joyce! I think after all the major work is done, Leslie really wants to get a cat. I don’t think a dog is in our future, though. Have a great visit in Naperville.
Mike
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Totally blown away by your creativity and energy! I like the fountain, welcoming, unless it would ruin my hair do. a small sprinkle would be inviting. So want to visit you. maybe in 2022.
Take care.
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Thanks, Judy! We’re looking forward to your visit next year! We think you will really love our little corner of the world.
Mike & Leslie
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Your place looks beautiful. Certainly took a lot of thought and planning.
Sorry I missed seeing you. Linda said you looked really well.
Many blessings,
Bill
On Mon, Jul 26, 2021 at 5:57 PM Ex-pats in Mexico wrote:
> Ex-pats in Mexico posted: ” New front entrance. The doors are made of > perota wood, which is beautiful and resistant to termites. The second phase > of our home renovation has begun. All doors and windows have been replaced > and the front entrance has been transformed from black met” >
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