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| Old window is out |
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| Block is cut for new size window |
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| New window in |
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| Sheetrock cut for new window |
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| We cut out more sheetrock to make mud seam easier |
Monday, August 8, 2016
Evan's Egress Window in (8/7/16)
Today Mike took out Evan's old window, cut the hole for the new window, framed the opening for the new window, and put in the new window.
Sunday, August 7, 2016
Digging out Evan's Egress Window (8/6/16)
Today we dug out the dirt for the new egress window in Evan's room.
Saturday, August 6, 2016
Evan's Room Trim "Prep" (8/6/16)
Tonight we planned on putting the base trim in Evan's room. We knew there was a little mold right behind the old trim that was still in there and we were going to have to cut it out. Well when we started cutting we could see there was more on the backside of the sheetrock, so we just kept cutting until we got it all. We ended up emptying everything out of the room knowing we would need to do sheetrock work which would create a dust mess so Evan would need to "move" out until it's done. Evan is now shacking up with Kate, which of course they LOVE! Highlight of the summer :)
So now that the room is emptied out and we are doing sheetrock work in there, this appears to be the perfect time to put in the 2nd large egress window! This is an item that is on "the list" that Mike strongly said will stay on the list, funny thing is-it was his idea to put it in now, ha! It's definitely something that we wanted to do but knew it would be a big undertaking and mess. Now seems like the perfect time :) Nothing else planned for the weekend and the weather couldn't be better. We already have the window so we will have to dig out more dirt since the window is much larger than what is currently there; build the retaining block wall like all the other egress windows have; cut the block wall to fit in the new window; frame in the new window and install it; and then more sheetrock around the window. Definitely a lot of work, but it will look so nice in Evan's room!
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| Old window that will be removed, new will be twice the size |
Friday, August 5, 2016
Downstairs Bathroom Trim (8/4/16)
Tonight Mike finished putting the base trim in the bathroom downstairs.
Awhile back we decided that we were going to tile the wall above the tub surround downstairs and the ceiling above it because the ceilings are low. We figured water would splash up there when showering and didn't want to take the chance of it getting damaged. So when we finished the bathroom I didn't finish mudding that area and didn't paint it in anticipation for the tile. Fast forward a couple years and I've changed my mind on the tile that I want up there. We tried to return the tile that we already bought and the store won't return it since we don't have the receipt and they no longer carry it. So for now we've decided not to tile at all; kids are short at this point and mostly take baths, if in the future it becomes a problem we can tile it then.........so that means the wall and ceiling need to be finished and painted. Nooooooooo, I have to mud again!! I didn't see myself having to mud again this soon, but here I am :) Excited for a finished bathroom though!
So now that the AC is fixed, other things must break right!?!?! Today I hear water dripping in the storage room downstairs, open the door and yep the floor is all wet and water is pouring from the ceiling. The water valve on one of the water lines going to the bar sink in the dining room broke and was spraying water inside the cupboard. The cabinet was soaked and the water was pouring downstairs. Luckily Mike was already on his way home from work and he told me how to turn off the water. Thankfully it went into the storage room which does not have a finished ceiling or carpet or trim and it was in the middle of the room only splashing plastic bins, so nothing was ruined. Mike was able to replace the valve and we got everything dried out. I tell ya it's always something!! Hoping for things to go smooth and we have a productive weekend!
Awhile back we decided that we were going to tile the wall above the tub surround downstairs and the ceiling above it because the ceilings are low. We figured water would splash up there when showering and didn't want to take the chance of it getting damaged. So when we finished the bathroom I didn't finish mudding that area and didn't paint it in anticipation for the tile. Fast forward a couple years and I've changed my mind on the tile that I want up there. We tried to return the tile that we already bought and the store won't return it since we don't have the receipt and they no longer carry it. So for now we've decided not to tile at all; kids are short at this point and mostly take baths, if in the future it becomes a problem we can tile it then.........so that means the wall and ceiling need to be finished and painted. Nooooooooo, I have to mud again!! I didn't see myself having to mud again this soon, but here I am :) Excited for a finished bathroom though!
So now that the AC is fixed, other things must break right!?!?! Today I hear water dripping in the storage room downstairs, open the door and yep the floor is all wet and water is pouring from the ceiling. The water valve on one of the water lines going to the bar sink in the dining room broke and was spraying water inside the cupboard. The cabinet was soaked and the water was pouring downstairs. Luckily Mike was already on his way home from work and he told me how to turn off the water. Thankfully it went into the storage room which does not have a finished ceiling or carpet or trim and it was in the middle of the room only splashing plastic bins, so nothing was ruined. Mike was able to replace the valve and we got everything dried out. I tell ya it's always something!! Hoping for things to go smooth and we have a productive weekend!
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Cooling Down (8/3/16)
Today we got our AC hooked up!!!! It feels absolutely amazing! It has been so humid lately and we've sweated through so many days. It took most of the day to cool our super hot house down, but wow it feels good! I will be using it on any chance of a hot day now after not having it for almost 4 summers now!
On another note we shopped tonight and purchased the rest of the trim for the house. This was really our last expense for this renovation, other than a closet door for Kate's room and if we need anymore paint when we paint all the doors. .....oh and I guess I want to put cabinets in the laundry room and shelves in my office closet eventually but those are in the want category, not necessary to "finish" the house :) So pretty exciting, we are definitely coming to the end, feels so good!
On another note we shopped tonight and purchased the rest of the trim for the house. This was really our last expense for this renovation, other than a closet door for Kate's room and if we need anymore paint when we paint all the doors. .....oh and I guess I want to put cabinets in the laundry room and shelves in my office closet eventually but those are in the want category, not necessary to "finish" the house :) So pretty exciting, we are definitely coming to the end, feels so good!
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
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