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... and at 115 years old, it's time. The original sandstone stairs and guardrail have really deteriorated. We powerwashed the stairs, handrails, guardrail and terrace. Years of grime had cast a patina on the stone, which honestly, looked 'charming' and gave the stone character, but since we were replacing the stairs and patching the damaged and missing guardrail stiles, we needed to figure out the true original color of the stone. 
In addition to discovering the stone's true color, all chipped and semi-loose chunks of stone, still clinging onto the steps, were washed away, confirming what we already knew - we need new stairs. 
... and so the work begins! Unfortunately, even though ideally we would restore the stairs and terrace to their original glorious state of being, we don't have the funds. So, we are going to try and salvage the original handrails, we are only patching and repairing the terrace and guardrail, where needed, and we will be rebuilding the stairs in concrete. The existing concrete walkway will be broken up and we will install paver stones instead. Then, we have to figure out how to landscape the yard...
In addition to discovering the stone's true color, all chipped and semi-loose chunks of stone, still clinging onto the steps, were washed away, confirming what we already knew - we need new stairs. 
... and so the work begins! Unfortunately, even though ideally we would restore the stairs and terrace to their original glorious state of being, we don't have the funds. So, we are going to try and salvage the original handrails, we are only patching and repairing the terrace and guardrail, where needed, and we will be rebuilding the stairs in concrete. The existing concrete walkway will be broken up and we will install paver stones instead. Then, we have to figure out how to landscape the yard... 
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