While Bob recovers from surgery, I have been spending my time power washing the front porch of the farmhouse. Initially bought the washer to do the ceiling to get the chipped paint off to prep for painting, but started on the floor and couldn't believe the difference!

Over 100 years of dirt and 100 degree days, perfect time to get wet. This is a messy job, but well worth the effort. We still have a lot to do at the main house, but once Bob is stronger he can do that.
Love the light scrubbed wood look, trying to decide if I should oil it or leave it alone.
Since my washer isn't professional grade, it takes off some of the chipped paint, but I will still have to scrap and sand. What a shame they painted the ceiling, the old pine wood up there is beautiful and it would have saved a lot of time and money. Got to paint it Haint Blue, it's tradition in the South!