Busy Day!

 Things finally started moving at the Roberts' house.   Super exciting.   All the electrical is done.   It was super super old wiring so insurance company is happy it's upgraded. 

Here's the before picture so you will see why it needed some updating.

Before

After

Now it's time to get some paint and get that all touched up.

Also, roofing was delivered today.

They unloaded and it's safe and secure in the garage.   Just waiting for a nice hot day!

Demo Day

 That's right, demo has started.

First was the kitchen counter top.   It wasn't in too bad of shape but they had allowed moisture to get under the formica and it was bubbled. 

Good thing is, someone stopped by before the formica went in the dumpster and ask if he could have.   Less in the landfill so it's a win win.

Next was the bathroom.   How can things be so dirty.   Yuck!   This is how the bathroom started.  

Demoing that porcelain tub.

Bathroom totally gutted.  

OK, this is my first injury from my remodel.  I broke the toilet carrying it our and accidentally cut my toe.   I know I should have been wearing steal toed shoes, not flip flops.  

Hydrangeas

Did I even spell hydrangeas correctly?  I can’t really do much on the inside so it’s hurry up and wait. Everyone is so booked.  I decided to work on a little bit of curb appeal. I moved some landscape blocks and planted 3 hydrangea bushes.   Waiting patiently for them to grow. 

I've got Gas!

Today has the gas turned on.  Not as simple as it sounds.  First you have to test the line with 20lbs of pressure and make sure you have no leaks. That's what that bright yellow sticker is. We did that last week.   Today I got a bright shiny new gas meter.

Another big change was I got the old air conditioner unit out of the window.   

It took 5 of us to do it but it's gone!

My New Project, SURPRISE!

 Well I did it. I purchased my vacation home 😉

I'm so excited to get busy on my new project.  The big question is where do I start?

Finally Finished

 I can say I am finally finished.   I had some baseboard trim and the step to the family room that I didn't know how to do.  I finally decide it's not going to finish on it's own so I just jumped in and finished.   It was so easy, why did I wait a year to finish.  I know it doesn't look like much but I can finally say the house is done!

I do need to do a little bit of paint touch up so I guess the job is never done.   

Can't Stay Away

 Ok, ok, I just couldn't do it.   I love posting on my blog so

I'M BACK!

Besides, I may have a new project starting up.   You'll see. 

Taking a Break

 Gordon, Riley have been very busy but it's time to take a break.

  Remodel is done so I won't be posting for a while.    

Here's a picture on Gordon, aka, "Gordo".

When I have some new projects and have something to report I'll be back.

Shocking News

 Stan has been battling covid since October 31.  Today he finally lost that battle.   

Please, everyone stay home and be safe.

Bathroom Remodel Done!

 Well, it's 99.99% finished.  Still waiting on the contractor to tighten 2 fittings on the shower.   I think I'm just going to get someone else in here.   It's ridiculous that I've had to wait this long.  Ok, now for the details.

Before

The first thing that was to go in this bathroom was the carpet.   Who puts carpet in a bathroom.

Carpet Gone and even with plywood floor it feels so much cleaner.

Then it was time to rip down the 1970's mirror tiles.

It took me then almost 2 years to get to actually working on the bathroom.

The first thing that we did is take out the old shower and knock out the wall

 that was a closet to expand the shower. 

Then they extended the wall a bit that will be the backside of the new walk in shower.

After

Now I'm happy to show you my finished master bath.

I'm so happy how it turned out.   Now.....what should I work on now?

Stan's World

 Stan's world came crumbling down around him last Saturday,  October 31.   He passed out with an oxygen level of 45 and fell down the steps, breaking his upper left arm.    He now along with a broken arm, has Influenza B and COVID.    He sent me a picture of his "World".

Thank you Greg for taking Maggie to a kennel.  I picked her up on Friday and now she's staying with me until Stan gets better.   We are doing daily walks too becuase both of us could use the exercise.

Time for Grout

I have a love hate relationship with grout. I hate it because of the mess but I love it because it means that I'm getting towards the end of my project. 

I have a little bit of caulking to do but other than that I'm almost done. 

My First New Car

 I finally did it.   I bought a car and it's actually my first new car that I've ever had.   It only took me 63 years but I did it.    

Ready for Guests

 I found a Murphy Bed on Facebook Marketplace.   Super excited to finally get it assembled and up.   

First task was to varnish the wood.  I cheated and used varnish with stain.  I know...easy way out.

Then time to remember how to put it together.  I bought it about a month ago too long ago to remember.

Once assembled it was time for the mattress.

Then it's time for a little decor.  Now I'm gready for guests!

Here's what it looks like folded up.   Lots of room for the kids to still have a play room.

Siding Repair

 It's been almost a year, September 24, 2019 to be exact.  We had a big hail storm that caused a lot of damage.   The siding guy has been so booked up that he finally started on my house today.   

Adding some Pretties

 Time to add some color to the wall I just wallpapered.   I love how it turned out.  

It's starting to look like my place!