Other Side of Stairs Wall Framed (1/29/15)

Today Mike started framing the wall on the other side of the steps.  This one is a little more entailed because of all the plumbing and vent pipes in the way, so the wall will be extra thick and just the first part of it is done so far. We also changed where we will put the closet in Kate's bedroom.  Originally we were going to put it on that wall of the steps.  As we laid it out, it was just too awkward coming into the room, you'd be coming straight into the closet and then have to turn right away.  So we are going to put it on the wall straight ahead of the bedroom door.  The pipe for the toilet in the upstairs bathroom hangs low in her ceiling so we are going to frame it into a fun shelf for some baskets for something.  Her room will be a little more "unique" with everything that is going on down there, but I think it will all work out.

This is the view from inside Kate's new room.  There's a lot going on! All the yellow gas lines are going to be moved to the other side of the steps eventually.