Tuesday, October 17, 2006

The preamble



So, here we go. We have finally decided to take on remodeling our upstairs. We will try and update as much as we can for those far-flung interested folk. Who knew lies beneath them thar walls we say!

We started with something less than ideal.
Not much to look at unless you like to look at a bathroom that Kathy claims you can all three major functions without moving. But really how hard is that in any bathroom, but we get her point. Then the fine pine paneling that accented the white tarp-like rugs. Hmm Martha Stewart would be jealous.

We met with five contractors that had lots of ideas and wah-la we picked a guy and they are coming in two weeks. So off we go to demo before they arrive.

The first two days involved moving the funiture etc. downstairs. We spent the next day bringing loads of stuff to Goodwill and started tearing stuff down tonight.

Here is the progress thus far.

Here is shot of the bedroom before the I started chunking away at the ceiling.














And after a couple of hours chunking away.













So the fun begins more updates as it seems necessary if nothing else I am not dead-tired.


2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi James and Kathy... Good idea to use the dust masks... Noticed the lack of light.. Did something unexpectedly happen? When do you have to have it gutted for "the guy"? Why do I ask so many questions? Read the whole blog. The web page that I have up is for the "ham' guys - but it is at http://bca.ath.cx _ looking forward to more updates.. D...

Anonymous said...

I was going to say "Where the toilet?" but I think I saw the edge of it in the corner. :-) Yes, that is a mighty small bathroom. I'm happy to say that mine is bigger. LOL

My next question is, was there no insullation behind the ceiling? It must have been mighty cold up there. I have a feeling there is no insullation in my bedroom walls as it gets mighty cold in the winter. Luckily I have Remy and Gus to keep me warm at night. (No those aren't two men, just my animals. I could only wish they were men. LOL...I crack myself up)

Good-luck with the project and I can't wait to see how this all progresses.

Luv ya,
Erica