The "under-step" and "under-wall" lights are up and running.
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Monday, November 30, 2015
November 30 -- Moving On
This is the final first floor window being replaced. The upstairs windows will be replaced later this week and mostly under cover of the front porch roof.
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
November 25 -- Thankful, Part Two
A year ago today, we were thankful for timely drywall deliveries. This year, I'm thankful for the ongoing replacement window installation.
The two library windows that look out into the patio are nearly completed:
View of the front. Second floor windows go in next week. Spot the celebratory Campari cocktail.
Old sashes, pullies, and counterweights are all removed as we go along.
Monday, November 23, 2015
Saturday, November 14, 2015
November 13 -- "Nothing To See Here."
And, that's the point. Over the years we had to run cable, wiring, etc. through a chase parallel to this downspout that fed signal or power from the basement to the roof, and then to other parts of the house. The renovation has streamlined all that supply, so all the now-redundant wires have been removed, along with the chase.
Friday, November 13, 2015
November 13 -- Just Like Old Times
Many contractors on-site today for punch list ops, exterminator treatment, and window installation.
Friday, October 23, 2015
October 23 -- "Open the Pod Bay Doors, Please"
Doors are in! These two aren't wired up yet, but can be opened/closed manually.
Thursday, October 22, 2015
October 22 -- New Dog Bowl Stand
Senior Inspector -- now a food inspector -- testing the new food bowl stand, made from original lumber extracted from the old bar room floor.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Monday, October 19, 2015
October 19 -- Paving Prep
Some minor setbacks today, but after some rapid damage control, we remain on-track for Tuesday paving ops.
Sunday, October 18, 2015
October 18 -- Putting the "Fur" in Furniture
Custom ottoman arrived. Made very welcome.
Also, Char repainted and reupholstered the eight dining room chairs. Below is After (on the left) and Before (on the right).
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
October 13 -- Scraps
The Inspectors are not sure what to do with all this extra stone and brick from the demolition phase. At this point anything that could be reused, has been.
October 13 -- More New Windows
Today new windows went into the dining room. Yes, the same dining room that was declared "done" earlier this summer. The green you see was an earlier wall paint scheme from the 70's, hidden under the trim.
Trim was completed on more kitchen Windows today:
Friday, October 9, 2015
October 9 -- On the Case(ment)
Foreground: new kitchen casement window.
Background: storm's a'comin'.
Thursday, October 8, 2015
October 8 -- Window Work
We have replaced many of the 1960's-era windows as we've gone along with the renovation. The large kitchen window -- with single pane glass that held no heat inside -- will be swapped out with a more efficient version, and two side casement windows that will open.
Above the window, we should be getting a new "floor" for those cabinets.
This is the window that came out, as seen through some homemade pasta a couple of years ago.
October 8 -- Full Court Press
Sidewalk stone goes in today. It took awhile to find enough flagstone to match the other walkway areas.
How far they got today:
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
September 30 -- Set In Stone
The concrete is dry enough to lay on, without getting stuck (I think).
The boys have left a lasting impression. This area will get flagstone atop it in the next few days.
The steps are done, and wiring is ready for riser lighting.
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