Floors and more Exposed Brick

We hired Patriot Hardwood Flooring out of Indianapolis to refinish all the wood floor on the main level. We explored re-flooring but in the end decided to work with what we had. We're so glad we did. Once sanded down, we immediately knew we made the right decision. Before the project, we thought we wanted to use a dark stain throughout, figuring that each area would have a different look and that dark would be our best bet to make them all match. Once the floors were sanded, and we saw the consistency and beautiful appearance, we knew we needed to stay natural. We applied the protective layer of polyurethane and called it done! I talked Nate (owner of Patriot Hardwood Flooring) into exposing the brick on a wall in the main hallway and on a wall in the living room. Another project that has taken place recently is the addition of an aluminum picket fence which encloses a section of the yard on the north and east sides of the home. This was to keep our dogs in. If you've paid attention to our dogs at all on this blog, by mid 2016 all our huskies (Nico, Ambrosia and Rio) have passed away. In 2014 we added Nala and Mowgli to the family. Nala and Mowgli aren't as good at staying in our yard via invisible fence as our Huskies were. This new fence will provide some piece of mind for us. We really didn't want a fence, but as far as fences go, we do like it a lot and feel it fits ok with the home.