2008 Reader Remodel Contest Winner: Texas Queen Anne

Then, before we had a chance to reunite the house's two segments and put on the roof, record rain soaked the exposed interior. Protective tarps were no match for the winds; after nailing them down one weekend, we'd return the following Saturday to find them wrapped around the trees.

Shown: Stripped, sanded, and repainted, the wraparound porch features fluted, scroll-top columns and lake views. The historical paint scheme highlights the exterior millwork, including the paneled front entry and benches.