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Monday, January 6, 2014
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Day 13-14: Minor Developments
So starting from the back, note the lovely overhang at the door, and the budding stairs:
Then into the kitchen, note the pipe that lead to the upstairs steam heater is gone! Yes we are removing said heater and replacing with electric baseboard. This will create better usable wall space, as well as consistency in each bedroom being on it's own electric heater. Also, and most importantly, it removes that awful pipe through the kitchen, and allows us to move the kitchen heater to a better location.
Heading upstairs, you might note this spacious hall. Follow the puppy, she show you the way.
The room with the door is still a mess but to the left we have the newly steam-heaterless room. Baseboard installed, and tested. Worked marvelously.
And well nothing much new in the walk in closet, but the trim is up... Hanging rods and shelving to come!
Then into the kitchen, note the pipe that lead to the upstairs steam heater is gone! Yes we are removing said heater and replacing with electric baseboard. This will create better usable wall space, as well as consistency in each bedroom being on it's own electric heater. Also, and most importantly, it removes that awful pipe through the kitchen, and allows us to move the kitchen heater to a better location.
Heading upstairs, you might note this spacious hall. Follow the puppy, she show you the way.
The room with the door is still a mess but to the left we have the newly steam-heaterless room. Baseboard installed, and tested. Worked marvelously.
And well nothing much new in the walk in closet, but the trim is up... Hanging rods and shelving to come!
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Day 11: Developments in the Back and Front Entrances
Looking towards the back...
Puppy welcomes you to our kitchen:
The view:
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New overhang (from below and side):
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Now moving forward, perhaps one might note the step no longer has a backpack stuffed hole in it:
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Through the front door in the living room:
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To the left:
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On the right:
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Out the front:
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Steps will lead forward and to the right to the driveway, railing on the left.
Puppy welcomes you to our kitchen:
The view:
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New overhang (from below and side):
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Now moving forward, perhaps one might note the step no longer has a backpack stuffed hole in it:
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Through the front door in the living room:
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To the left:
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On the right:
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Out the front:
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Steps will lead forward and to the right to the driveway, railing on the left.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Day 7 to Day 8: Nose Chopped (Sunroom Demolished)
Left Side BEFORE:
Left Side AFTER:
Front BEFORE:
Front AFTER:
Right Side BEFORE:
Right side AFTER:
When you open our front door, this is all you get:
Oh my poor home sweet home (kinda creepy at twilight!):
Oh and not sure you noticed, as it's not what really stands out, but THE BUSHES HAVE BEEN ANNIHILATED. They are in a stack in the center, they will be gone when all is said and done. Huzzah!
Left Side AFTER:
Front BEFORE:
Front AFTER:
Right Side BEFORE:
Right side AFTER:
When you open our front door, this is all you get:
Oh my poor home sweet home (kinda creepy at twilight!):
Oh and not sure you noticed, as it's not what really stands out, but THE BUSHES HAVE BEEN ANNIHILATED. They are in a stack in the center, they will be gone when all is said and done. Huzzah!
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Day 7: Framing, Foundation, Electrical Inspection
Inspection results:
Foundation... We have had this ditch since pre-Halloween, and it was as large as it was because the architect mis-measured our house and drew the foundation too big. So between recalculating math or doing extra digging, Milton chose digging. I was cool with it, makes no real diff to me. Cept it turns out we would need new drawings and new approvals to do such a thing, and so they will now be filling it in. Seems like a silly waste of work!
Otherwise everything else was good.
Foundation prep dug out back:
Not a lot happened to show, as most of the big stuff was static waiting for the inspector.
But the old door to my bedroom that was segmenting the new length of hall was taken out, and so not the hallway looks more normal (though still unfinished, and furnished with a creepy pup).
And they installed the fan in our guestroom/office.
Foundation... We have had this ditch since pre-Halloween, and it was as large as it was because the architect mis-measured our house and drew the foundation too big. So between recalculating math or doing extra digging, Milton chose digging. I was cool with it, makes no real diff to me. Cept it turns out we would need new drawings and new approvals to do such a thing, and so they will now be filling it in. Seems like a silly waste of work!
Otherwise everything else was good.
Foundation prep dug out back:
Not a lot happened to show, as most of the big stuff was static waiting for the inspector.
But the old door to my bedroom that was segmenting the new length of hall was taken out, and so not the hallway looks more normal (though still unfinished, and furnished with a creepy pup).
And they installed the fan in our guestroom/office.
Monday, November 18, 2013
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!
(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!
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Demolition Day 2: Around the House
Everything looks fairly normal from this angel, and then...
Check that out! Cool Pics coming soon from the inside...
Window is gone, backdoor finding shape...
Back window/door changes...
Check that out! Cool Pics coming soon from the inside...
Window is gone, backdoor finding shape...
Back window/door changes...
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
2011 Status Update
So... going into the year I had a meeting with my financial advisor, who felt that given the projects that I wanted done by end of 2013...
-roof
-attic conversion to bedrooms
-siding
-porch
-front door to porch
...that I should look into getting them done sooner than later. Based on reasonable expectations of my future income it seemed plausible. Until it suddenly wasn't. So the thing is, these things STILL need to get done by 2013. While it is very clear it will not be happening this year, it is also very clear to me that I need to remember that nothing is a given, and I need to really save as much as possible to get ready to have this done. Yes I would LOVE kitchen cabinets, or the stairwell to be fixed up, or the bathrooms to be done asap (these will get done this year), or a myriad of other tasks. But the fact is... if I want to have a kid, I need a room for him/her. So this year there is not going to be the kinds of transformations we saw last year. This year is more about functionality. My 2010 New Years Resolution was to become more handy. My 2011 is to become a better hostess. So just a heads up that the general theme of this year will be working more to make my house a more livable home by increasing storage, functionality, and organization.
Anywho. more pics to come soon, finally got some hanging done!!! (I've had some decorations that have been waiting forever to make it to the wall).
Other things to look forward to:
- finishing the bathrooms
- making a walkway to the front of the house
- better tending the garden
- creating an outdoor "hang out" area with table and chairs, and putting in a dog run
- organizing and cleaning out the porch to make it a usable area at least in the warmer days
- window treatments that are not paper blinds
-roof
-attic conversion to bedrooms
-siding
-porch
-front door to porch
...that I should look into getting them done sooner than later. Based on reasonable expectations of my future income it seemed plausible. Until it suddenly wasn't. So the thing is, these things STILL need to get done by 2013. While it is very clear it will not be happening this year, it is also very clear to me that I need to remember that nothing is a given, and I need to really save as much as possible to get ready to have this done. Yes I would LOVE kitchen cabinets, or the stairwell to be fixed up, or the bathrooms to be done asap (these will get done this year), or a myriad of other tasks. But the fact is... if I want to have a kid, I need a room for him/her. So this year there is not going to be the kinds of transformations we saw last year. This year is more about functionality. My 2010 New Years Resolution was to become more handy. My 2011 is to become a better hostess. So just a heads up that the general theme of this year will be working more to make my house a more livable home by increasing storage, functionality, and organization.
Anywho. more pics to come soon, finally got some hanging done!!! (I've had some decorations that have been waiting forever to make it to the wall).
Other things to look forward to:
- finishing the bathrooms
- making a walkway to the front of the house
- better tending the garden
- creating an outdoor "hang out" area with table and chairs, and putting in a dog run
- organizing and cleaning out the porch to make it a usable area at least in the warmer days
- window treatments that are not paper blinds
Monday, February 21, 2011
Rewind: Dec 2010, Christmastime & the Presents it Brought Our House
1) Snow:
2) Christmas Tree Candle Holder:
3) Cookie Jar:
2) Christmas Tree Candle Holder:
3) Cookie Jar:
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