In article >,
Goomba > wrote:

> cshenk wrote:
>
> > Oh on your color choices? Consider a lovely old wood victorian in
> > wisteria with eggshell pale trim. Probably not allowed in some HOA's.
> >
> Actually, many Victorians were quite colorful! So it should depend on
> the historical aspect of the home. A little house like Om's would look
> stupid painted in 5 colors, yet a true Victorian could have that many
> colors and still be true.

You may note mine was not painted in 5 colors. <g>
At this moment, the exterior is pale olive green siding with forest
green trim and the new roof is in a rust and gray colored roofing. There
is a mixed color reddish block limestone wainscotting.

When I can afford it, I will finish rocking over the entire building...

Limestone facing is locally popular and good for a number of reasons.
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