Day 4: Not much demolishing as the dumpster is full

So the framing was continued and electrical work done, not a lot of cool things to show. But here are some more shots of the new growth on our house. YES, it will be connected with old roof; NO, it will not stay looking like a seperate entity.

Demolition Day 3: Growth

So we started day three looking like:


(Is that lumber on your front lawn or are you just happy to see me?)



However by the time we got home a new growth had emerged! So begins the MASTER BEDROOM!



Also, check out this sexy back door from the back!

Building Permits

Soooooo, ... I thought you needed permits for changing big things, or putting on an addition. I didn't know you needed permits for every stupid little thing you do. Basically, I buy a house and don't want the walls to decay and crumble around me... I need a permit. I find a bathroom vanity constructed out of sheet rock and wrapped in wallpaper then painted over unsavory, I need a permit. If I want to replace frayed wires with new, or make sure I have the proper scald guard on my shower plumbing, I need a permit.

I would have thought maintaining a standing house with the proper structure, electricity, and plumbing was something that in itself helped the town in that the property values are protected, less foreclosures, house fires, etc. I think one (the Reeves) should pay the town to NOT do that kind of maintenance. But it is a bit of a double whammy to have to pay the town to better the town. It's not like I was putting on an addition.

Oh well. My dumpster tipped them off that I was ridding my house of the creepy, weird, and disgusting. I didn't realize I needed a permit, but then again after reading this paperwork I think I might have opted to avoid it anyways (kidding!).

Gargamel!