The document discusses renovations being done on a house, starting with replacing windows and insulation in one bedroom. This led to further renovations throughout the house including replacing plumbing, electrical work, adding insulation, replacing windows, doors, flooring, and painting. Rooms that were renovated included two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, living room, and foyer. The goals were to make the house more appealing to buyers in the current market and to make it more comfortable for the owner's father to live in until it sells.
This document provides before and after photos documenting renovations to the exterior and interior of a home, including replacing doors, removing walls, installing new flooring, and beginning work on the kitchen and third bedroom. Exterior changes included removing a cement block wall and limestone wall. Interior work involved fixing water damage in the foyer, installing new carpet throughout, and laying the foundation to finish the kitchen renovation. Upcoming projects are noted like adding railings on front steps, finishing trim work, and completing concrete work in May.
Clinton W. Broyles' portfolio contains documentation of kinetic sculptures, architectural models, and paintings created during his studies. It includes sketches, development photos, and final photos of a metal stabile, behavioral setting house, and kinetic wood game. The portfolio shows Broyles' process from initial concept sketches through construction of final models and paintings.
Black to Blue (Chapter Five - Thou has Sinned)Mane Omsy
John has found something that will trouble Eric mostly. He has kept it secret from their superior officer, Smith. If he realizes the truth about Eric, he will never tolerate to keep him there longer. And now, they have found the truck. When they search the truck, it's not what they expected to get a reply from like this way.
The document provides a description of the different spaces in the student's house, including the kitchen, living room and dining room, bedroom, and main facade. For each space, the student details the furniture, materials, and architectural elements. The student proposes changing the living room, which is currently small with a lot of furniture, by making it more spacious with only a sofa, armchair, and coffee table along with floor mat, wall pictures, and ceiling spotlights.
In the first scene, Karen and Paul are leaving their house for the evening, leaving Emily to babysit their children. Strange events begin occurring while Emily watches the children, including objects disappearing and noises from the kitchen. She later sees a clown in the garden. When Emily calls Karen to report the clown, Karen says she is on her way home. Emily then goes looking for the children and finds the basement door open. Upon investigating, she is attacked with a spade.
The document provides an overview of renovations done to the basement of 1326 Cunningham Rd. Key details include:
- The old dollhouse was demolished due to termite damage and replaced with a new barn.
- The basement renovation involved a full demolition and rebuild, including reframing, new electrical, plumbing, windows, and furnace.
- Photos document the progression of the renovation from demolition through drywall, painting, and finishing touches.
- The renovation updated the basement to include a laundry area, closets, and improved entrance and egress points while maintaining the structural stone walls.
The document contains notes from a father to his son about various home renovation projects. It discusses taking flowers to the cemetery for Mother's Day, mowing the lawn to improve curb appeal, continuing work on the last bedroom and basement "punch list" items. It also mentions rebuilding a "doll house" storage barn, replacing leaky porch windows, and installing new basement windows and a dehumidifier to address dampness.
The document contains notes from a father to his dad about various home renovation projects he has been working on, including rebuilding a storage barn, replacing leaky windows, and installing new basement windows and a dehumidifier. Photos from a cemetery visit and of the home are also mentioned.
This document provides before and after photos documenting renovations to the exterior and interior of a home, including replacing doors, removing walls, installing new flooring, and beginning work on the kitchen and third bedroom. Exterior changes included removing a cement block wall and limestone wall. Interior work involved fixing water damage in the foyer, installing new carpet throughout, and laying the foundation to finish the kitchen renovation. Upcoming projects are noted like adding railings on front steps, finishing trim work, and completing concrete work in May.
Clinton W. Broyles' portfolio contains documentation of kinetic sculptures, architectural models, and paintings created during his studies. It includes sketches, development photos, and final photos of a metal stabile, behavioral setting house, and kinetic wood game. The portfolio shows Broyles' process from initial concept sketches through construction of final models and paintings.
Black to Blue (Chapter Five - Thou has Sinned)Mane Omsy
John has found something that will trouble Eric mostly. He has kept it secret from their superior officer, Smith. If he realizes the truth about Eric, he will never tolerate to keep him there longer. And now, they have found the truck. When they search the truck, it's not what they expected to get a reply from like this way.
The document provides a description of the different spaces in the student's house, including the kitchen, living room and dining room, bedroom, and main facade. For each space, the student details the furniture, materials, and architectural elements. The student proposes changing the living room, which is currently small with a lot of furniture, by making it more spacious with only a sofa, armchair, and coffee table along with floor mat, wall pictures, and ceiling spotlights.
In the first scene, Karen and Paul are leaving their house for the evening, leaving Emily to babysit their children. Strange events begin occurring while Emily watches the children, including objects disappearing and noises from the kitchen. She later sees a clown in the garden. When Emily calls Karen to report the clown, Karen says she is on her way home. Emily then goes looking for the children and finds the basement door open. Upon investigating, she is attacked with a spade.
The document provides an overview of renovations done to the basement of 1326 Cunningham Rd. Key details include:
- The old dollhouse was demolished due to termite damage and replaced with a new barn.
- The basement renovation involved a full demolition and rebuild, including reframing, new electrical, plumbing, windows, and furnace.
- Photos document the progression of the renovation from demolition through drywall, painting, and finishing touches.
- The renovation updated the basement to include a laundry area, closets, and improved entrance and egress points while maintaining the structural stone walls.
The document contains notes from a father to his son about various home renovation projects. It discusses taking flowers to the cemetery for Mother's Day, mowing the lawn to improve curb appeal, continuing work on the last bedroom and basement "punch list" items. It also mentions rebuilding a "doll house" storage barn, replacing leaky porch windows, and installing new basement windows and a dehumidifier to address dampness.
The document contains notes from a father to his dad about various home renovation projects he has been working on, including rebuilding a storage barn, replacing leaky windows, and installing new basement windows and a dehumidifier. Photos from a cemetery visit and of the home are also mentioned.
If you are trying to find a #homeinspector in #Knoxville you need to look no further. #HomeInspectorKnoxville.com is backed by 30 years of experience. Here is a look at one of the projects I did in the past. I think it illustrates the intimate knowledge I possess about homes. Let me bring that knowledge to your #homeInspectionknoxville
The house renovation is now complete. Major renovations included rebuilding the rotted porch, replacing windows, installing new siding, drywall and trim throughout, and finishing the basement. The driveway and landscaping were also updated. The house is now ready for new owners after a long renovation process.
This document summarizes the redesign of a 1932 kitchen. Key points include:
- The original cabinets were failing so an update was needed within the design restrictions of a purchased granite slab and existing tile floor.
- Custom cabinets were built at a non-standard depth of 22 inches to fit within the layout and budget of $25,000. Traditional and contemporary elements were combined.
- A farmhouse sink, polished chrome fixtures, and tile backsplash incorporating the floor tiles were selected to tie the design together on budget. Updates were made throughout the kitchen and cooking corner.
The document summarizes renovations done to a bathroom over multiple steps. Key steps included removing an existing wall to combine the shower and tub area, installing new plumbing, electrical work, adding a support beam, extending the ceiling to accommodate new lighting and ventilation, installing new flooring, tiles on the lower walls, fixtures, and ultimately a new glass shower enclosure and solid oak door. The renovations were extensive and upgraded the entire bathroom.
The document summarizes renovations done to a 1921 American Foursquare home in Oakwood, Ohio. The home was in poor condition when purchased in 2005, having been vacant for two years. Over the next 12 years, the owners gutted and renovated the entire home, replacing plumbing, electrical, windows, siding, and refinishing original wood floors and trim. Major projects included adding a master bathroom, joining rooms on the first floor, and reconfiguring spaces on the second and third floors. Renovations were done mostly by the owners with help from friends and family, though some work was contracted out. The end result transformed the neglected home into a beautifully restored property.
The document summarizes renovations to a kitchen over multiple steps. It describes the original narrow kitchen layout. After water damage, drywall was removed and the space was widened by adding more counter-height wall. Cabinets, countertops, backsplashes, and appliances were then installed along with other upgrades like painting the light fixture, adding tile floors, and under-cabinet lighting. Before and after photos show the transformation from the original configuration to the completed renovated kitchen.
The document summarizes renovations to a kitchen over multiple steps. It started with a simple original kitchen with limited counter space and appliances sticking out. Renovations included widening the doorway, adding more cabinets, replacing counters and appliances, and adding tiles and backsplashes to complete the updated look. The project involved demolishing parts of the old kitchen, installing new cabinets, counters, sinks, and appliances, as well as painting and adding tiles to finish the renovated space.
This document describes the renovations and landscaping projects done by the author to improve their home over time. They started by painting shutters and planting trees, and have since updated floors, installed tile, replaced cabinets and fixtures in the kitchen and bathrooms, added landscaping elements like pavers, ponds, and gardens, and built structures like an arbor and wishing well. The author emphasizes that with creativity and effort, homeowners can transform their homes and yards themselves through incremental projects over years.
This document describes various furniture and storage solutions created by the author from wooden pallets. Some of the items include:
1) A coat rack and shelves created from pallets for the home entrance.
2) A telephone table replaced with a pallet-wood base, shelves, hooks, and storage for umbrellas and shoes.
3) A memory wall in the bedroom framed with pallet wood holding photos of the author's history.
4) A pallet-wood spice rack and under-sink storage and drying rack created for the kitchen.
The author emphasizes that their creations started from scrap wooden pallets and basic tools, were low cost, and provided great satisfaction.
The document provides before and after photos of renovations to a home. Key changes include:
- Landscaping additions like a new front path, landscaping, and pressure washing.
- Exterior updates like a new front door, trim, and entryway.
- Interior renovations such as removing bookshelves, adding arched entries, converting the fireplace and sliding doors, and new paint and flooring.
- Kitchen renovations including opening the wall, adding a breakfast bar, moving the refrigerator and opening the space.
- Master bath division into separate sinks and shower/toilet areas, and using travertine.
- Guest bath reconfiguration by turning the shower
My construction + landscaping projects ( do in spare time )Keith Hamilton
Keith Hamilton enjoys doing various home improvement and landscaping projects in his spare time. Some of the projects he has completed alone or with help include building custom mantels, bookcases, and kitchen backsplashes, replacing doors, floors, siding and lighting fixtures, installing decks and fences, and extensive landscaping work like planting, pruning, mulching and lawn care. He takes pride in completing many projects around his home to improve and beautify his property.
My Construction + Landscaping Projects ( do in spare time )Keith Hamilton
Keith Hamilton enjoys doing various home improvement and landscaping projects in his spare time. Some of the projects he has completed alone or with help include building custom mantels, bookcases, and kitchen backsplashes, replacing doors, floors, siding and lighting fixtures, installing decks and fences, and extensive landscaping work like planting, pruning, mulching and lawn care. He takes pride in completing many projects around his home to improve and beautify his property.
My Construction and Landscaping Projects ( do in spare time )Keith Hamilton
Keith Hamilton enjoys doing various home improvement and landscaping projects in his spare time. Some of the projects he has completed alone include building custom built-ins, mantels, stairs, and decks. He has also done extensive remodeling like replacing doors, floors, siding, and lighting fixtures. For landscaping, Keith has planted shrubs, trees and done mulching. Many of the projects have transformed areas of the home and yard.
My construction + landscaping projects ( do in spare time )Keith Hamilton
Keith Hamilton enjoys doing various home improvement and landscaping projects in his spare time. Some of the projects he has completed alone or with help include building custom mantels, bookcases, and kitchen backsplashes, replacing doors, floors, siding and lighting fixtures, installing decks and fences, and doing extensive landscaping work like planting, pruning, mulching and lawn care. He takes pride in completing many remodeling and upkeep tasks himself.
The document describes several home staging projects. It discusses removing clutter from a living room to showcase the space and height, updating a 1980s kitchen light fixture with LED rope lighting, and transforming small closets in a condo into polished storage. It also lists various changes made to different rooms in homes, such as painting, new fixtures, flooring, and furniture.
The document provides a visual tour and descriptions of the interior and exterior of a 1974 Ideal Camper. It includes photos and notes on various components such as tires with 90% tread, minor exterior cracks and marks, kitchen cabinets and countertops, bathroom closet, and original mattress with added foam pad. The camper features locks on exterior compartments and new electrical and pole installations.
The clients wanted an elegant yet comfortable master bath that retained the 1920s home's style. The designers opted for elegant materials but added a charming window seat where the tub had been. They vaulted ceilings, added a spacious shower, and redid the vanities and closet space. The redesign allowed the clients to have separate vanities, a large couple's shower, and an elegant yet warm setting that met all their wishes.
This second floor remodel transformed a 1960's antiquated floor plan into the 21st century. We gutted and enlarged the master bathroom and the hall bath; enlarged the master closet and added a second master walk-in closet off the bathroom. The master bedroom and hall carpet was replaced with hardwood floors and the remaining 3 bedrooms were carpeted, painted, had new light fixtures installed and all the doors and millwork was refurbished bringing this newly renovated gem into the 21st century!.
The document describes various wooden creations made from pallets by the author, including:
1) A rustic entrance unit made from a large pallet for storage and organization.
2) A telephone table replaced with a pallet base unit providing more space.
3) A memory wall displaying photos framed with pallet wood.
4) A kitchen spice rack and sink organizers made from pallet strips for organization.
5) Various other storage units, benches, and decor made from pallets to customize spaces.
The document describes a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Waupaca, WI that the author is considering purchasing. Some key details include:
- It has an inviting front porch, exterior is painted wood but aluminum siding could be added, and natural light throughout.
- The kitchen and one bedroom have been remodeled, while other rooms like the living room would benefit from upgrades like drywall and crown molding.
- Upstairs there is a bathroom and additional bedroom, while the partially finished basement includes a workshop.
- Overall the home is a decent size and in a convenient location, but would need some landscaping and other exterior improvements. The author seems optimistic about the potential of the property
If you are trying to find a #homeinspector in #Knoxville you need to look no further. #HomeInspectorKnoxville.com is backed by 30 years of experience. Here is a look at one of the projects I did in the past. I think it illustrates the intimate knowledge I possess about homes. Let me bring that knowledge to your #homeInspectionknoxville
The house renovation is now complete. Major renovations included rebuilding the rotted porch, replacing windows, installing new siding, drywall and trim throughout, and finishing the basement. The driveway and landscaping were also updated. The house is now ready for new owners after a long renovation process.
This document summarizes the redesign of a 1932 kitchen. Key points include:
- The original cabinets were failing so an update was needed within the design restrictions of a purchased granite slab and existing tile floor.
- Custom cabinets were built at a non-standard depth of 22 inches to fit within the layout and budget of $25,000. Traditional and contemporary elements were combined.
- A farmhouse sink, polished chrome fixtures, and tile backsplash incorporating the floor tiles were selected to tie the design together on budget. Updates were made throughout the kitchen and cooking corner.
The document summarizes renovations done to a bathroom over multiple steps. Key steps included removing an existing wall to combine the shower and tub area, installing new plumbing, electrical work, adding a support beam, extending the ceiling to accommodate new lighting and ventilation, installing new flooring, tiles on the lower walls, fixtures, and ultimately a new glass shower enclosure and solid oak door. The renovations were extensive and upgraded the entire bathroom.
The document summarizes renovations done to a 1921 American Foursquare home in Oakwood, Ohio. The home was in poor condition when purchased in 2005, having been vacant for two years. Over the next 12 years, the owners gutted and renovated the entire home, replacing plumbing, electrical, windows, siding, and refinishing original wood floors and trim. Major projects included adding a master bathroom, joining rooms on the first floor, and reconfiguring spaces on the second and third floors. Renovations were done mostly by the owners with help from friends and family, though some work was contracted out. The end result transformed the neglected home into a beautifully restored property.
The document summarizes renovations to a kitchen over multiple steps. It describes the original narrow kitchen layout. After water damage, drywall was removed and the space was widened by adding more counter-height wall. Cabinets, countertops, backsplashes, and appliances were then installed along with other upgrades like painting the light fixture, adding tile floors, and under-cabinet lighting. Before and after photos show the transformation from the original configuration to the completed renovated kitchen.
The document summarizes renovations to a kitchen over multiple steps. It started with a simple original kitchen with limited counter space and appliances sticking out. Renovations included widening the doorway, adding more cabinets, replacing counters and appliances, and adding tiles and backsplashes to complete the updated look. The project involved demolishing parts of the old kitchen, installing new cabinets, counters, sinks, and appliances, as well as painting and adding tiles to finish the renovated space.
This document describes the renovations and landscaping projects done by the author to improve their home over time. They started by painting shutters and planting trees, and have since updated floors, installed tile, replaced cabinets and fixtures in the kitchen and bathrooms, added landscaping elements like pavers, ponds, and gardens, and built structures like an arbor and wishing well. The author emphasizes that with creativity and effort, homeowners can transform their homes and yards themselves through incremental projects over years.
This document describes various furniture and storage solutions created by the author from wooden pallets. Some of the items include:
1) A coat rack and shelves created from pallets for the home entrance.
2) A telephone table replaced with a pallet-wood base, shelves, hooks, and storage for umbrellas and shoes.
3) A memory wall in the bedroom framed with pallet wood holding photos of the author's history.
4) A pallet-wood spice rack and under-sink storage and drying rack created for the kitchen.
The author emphasizes that their creations started from scrap wooden pallets and basic tools, were low cost, and provided great satisfaction.
The document provides before and after photos of renovations to a home. Key changes include:
- Landscaping additions like a new front path, landscaping, and pressure washing.
- Exterior updates like a new front door, trim, and entryway.
- Interior renovations such as removing bookshelves, adding arched entries, converting the fireplace and sliding doors, and new paint and flooring.
- Kitchen renovations including opening the wall, adding a breakfast bar, moving the refrigerator and opening the space.
- Master bath division into separate sinks and shower/toilet areas, and using travertine.
- Guest bath reconfiguration by turning the shower
My construction + landscaping projects ( do in spare time )Keith Hamilton
Keith Hamilton enjoys doing various home improvement and landscaping projects in his spare time. Some of the projects he has completed alone or with help include building custom mantels, bookcases, and kitchen backsplashes, replacing doors, floors, siding and lighting fixtures, installing decks and fences, and extensive landscaping work like planting, pruning, mulching and lawn care. He takes pride in completing many projects around his home to improve and beautify his property.
My Construction + Landscaping Projects ( do in spare time )Keith Hamilton
Keith Hamilton enjoys doing various home improvement and landscaping projects in his spare time. Some of the projects he has completed alone or with help include building custom mantels, bookcases, and kitchen backsplashes, replacing doors, floors, siding and lighting fixtures, installing decks and fences, and extensive landscaping work like planting, pruning, mulching and lawn care. He takes pride in completing many projects around his home to improve and beautify his property.
My Construction and Landscaping Projects ( do in spare time )Keith Hamilton
Keith Hamilton enjoys doing various home improvement and landscaping projects in his spare time. Some of the projects he has completed alone include building custom built-ins, mantels, stairs, and decks. He has also done extensive remodeling like replacing doors, floors, siding, and lighting fixtures. For landscaping, Keith has planted shrubs, trees and done mulching. Many of the projects have transformed areas of the home and yard.
My construction + landscaping projects ( do in spare time )Keith Hamilton
Keith Hamilton enjoys doing various home improvement and landscaping projects in his spare time. Some of the projects he has completed alone or with help include building custom mantels, bookcases, and kitchen backsplashes, replacing doors, floors, siding and lighting fixtures, installing decks and fences, and doing extensive landscaping work like planting, pruning, mulching and lawn care. He takes pride in completing many remodeling and upkeep tasks himself.
The document describes several home staging projects. It discusses removing clutter from a living room to showcase the space and height, updating a 1980s kitchen light fixture with LED rope lighting, and transforming small closets in a condo into polished storage. It also lists various changes made to different rooms in homes, such as painting, new fixtures, flooring, and furniture.
The document provides a visual tour and descriptions of the interior and exterior of a 1974 Ideal Camper. It includes photos and notes on various components such as tires with 90% tread, minor exterior cracks and marks, kitchen cabinets and countertops, bathroom closet, and original mattress with added foam pad. The camper features locks on exterior compartments and new electrical and pole installations.
The clients wanted an elegant yet comfortable master bath that retained the 1920s home's style. The designers opted for elegant materials but added a charming window seat where the tub had been. They vaulted ceilings, added a spacious shower, and redid the vanities and closet space. The redesign allowed the clients to have separate vanities, a large couple's shower, and an elegant yet warm setting that met all their wishes.
This second floor remodel transformed a 1960's antiquated floor plan into the 21st century. We gutted and enlarged the master bathroom and the hall bath; enlarged the master closet and added a second master walk-in closet off the bathroom. The master bedroom and hall carpet was replaced with hardwood floors and the remaining 3 bedrooms were carpeted, painted, had new light fixtures installed and all the doors and millwork was refurbished bringing this newly renovated gem into the 21st century!.
The document describes various wooden creations made from pallets by the author, including:
1) A rustic entrance unit made from a large pallet for storage and organization.
2) A telephone table replaced with a pallet base unit providing more space.
3) A memory wall displaying photos framed with pallet wood.
4) A kitchen spice rack and sink organizers made from pallet strips for organization.
5) Various other storage units, benches, and decor made from pallets to customize spaces.
The document describes a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Waupaca, WI that the author is considering purchasing. Some key details include:
- It has an inviting front porch, exterior is painted wood but aluminum siding could be added, and natural light throughout.
- The kitchen and one bedroom have been remodeled, while other rooms like the living room would benefit from upgrades like drywall and crown molding.
- Upstairs there is a bathroom and additional bedroom, while the partially finished basement includes a workshop.
- Overall the home is a decent size and in a convenient location, but would need some landscaping and other exterior improvements. The author seems optimistic about the potential of the property
2. “The Project” There are some amazing real estate deals in Jackson these days. With this in mind I consulted 2 realtors for their evaluation of selling the house in its current condition.Both said it was not promising. With all the foreclosures on the market this house was in their opinion not likely to sell. Sold As-Is it might bring the land value. However residential land sales in Jackson County are down a staggering 94 % from 2007 levels.
3. Continued.. So the only thing left to do was to as cheaply as possible make this house desirable in the current market. The size of the lot is appealing to many people. I’m sure it was one of the things that mom liked about it. Residential yet enough space to have some privacy. We all knew that the plumbing had failed. The plumbing leaks in the basement were fixed last fall. When full pressure was restored in the basement it did not provide any additional pressure to the kitchen or bathroom. The galvanized pipes had collected so much sediment that they were totally plugged. To fix the plumbing issues would require ripping out the ceiling in the basement. One thing leads to another…..
4. Goals 1. To make the house sellable in the current market. 2. To do it as inexpensively as possible. 3. Give dad a place to live until it sells that is comfortable, more energy efficient and secure. 4. Fulfill the promise to mom to take care of Dad. Not that he can’t take care of himself!
5. The Bad Window … started it all It all started with the corner bedroom window. Remember it? The seal had broken and water had damaged both the wall and the floor. There was mold both in the carpet and on the wall. It would not be possible to simply replace the window. I decided that both windows should be replaced and it made sense to gut the room . To my surprise the walls had no insulation in them at all. The rocks and mortar are embedded in the wall studs. Well we should probably insulate the room . We shimmed the studs to get enough room to add the insulation. Removing the damaged floor reveled that the floor joists were rotted and not supporting the floor at all. We poured concrete to create a ledge for the new floor joist extensions. The floor area was built back up to level using some of the wood from the closet . The old windows were cemented in place. The cement had to be chiseled out and the frames pried out of the wall. Oh and while we had the walls open shouldn’t an overhead light and switch be added. Well the room also only had 1 electrical outlet. Yes just one. So lets add at least 1 or 2 more to make it better. And yes why not a standard closet with bi-fold doors.
6. Windows on order … I went with Pella replacement vinyl windows. Low E Argon glass single hung. While they were on order the floor was finished and the insulation added. Drywall was installed on the walls without windows.
7. New Closet…. The closet is a standard 60” width with 48” bi-fold doors.
9. New windows installed …. The new windows were installed into wood frames anchored into the concrete opening. The exterior wood of the window frame will be wrapped in white aluminum.
10. Oops the door pulls are too close …. Well I think I figured it out when the doors didn’t open when I pulled on the knobs. They are fixed now.
11. Doors open …. Sometimes I took odd pictures …. Doors open … doors closed.
12. New Interior door…. Well the trim needed to be redone as it was missing in some spots and in gutting the room didn’t make it. The door laying against the wall was from the linen closet.
13. Primed for painting I decided that a ceiling fan light would be a nice feature. The ceiling was primed and painted white. The walls were primed white also.
14. I like green… The trim is all done in white gloss. The electrical outlets are white with white wall plates. The closet interior and doors are painted white. The carpet in this room will be Almond Beige.
16. The Master Bedroom We start with this. What is this you ask? Well like most everything else the original builders measured wrong. The flange for the toilet was too close to the wall. No problem….. Just cut a hole in the bathroom wall and shebam the embedded toilet tank. Amazing!
17. And the heat goes on …. Notice the heat run. The stud was in the way so just cut it off! And the wiring. The electrician asked if my parents believed in God…. The place should have sparked long ago.
18. What room is this? This is the closet in the master bedroom When the room was gutted for the remodel it just made sense to redesign the closet area into a more useable space. A standard closet was placed at the far end of the room. A ceiling light, electrical outlet and wall switch were added. The 2 windows are new.
19. Another new window…. Yes as you by now gather all of the windows are being replaced. And insulation is being added to all exterior walls.
20. Last challenge the bathroom wall…. You can see a bit of the wall on the left. This was all removed and the bathroom wall moved 3 inches into the master bedroom to give clearance for the toilet.
21. Wall replaced …. As you can see the wall is replaced. Room is now ready for trim and painting.
27. The Plumbing and the Bathroom … The plumbing in the house has been totally gutted and replaced. All hot and cold water pipes have new shutoff valves. The hot water heater was also replaced. The old non functional water softener was removed. There is now excellent water pressure to all faucets.
28. It could not be saved …. I knew there was not much that could be saved in this room. I did at dad’s request save the bathtub faucets, spout and shower head. They were put in last year and were still in good shape.
29. Did you know there was a window? This is a picture of the gutted bathroom. Hanging down is the old bath fan. The black on the back wall was some attempt at waterproofing. (I think)
30. New wall… The bathroom side of the new wall . The toilet stays until the last possible moment. (its cold out behind the bushes in the winter) I decided to change the location of the bathroom sink to give the room (5x10) more flow and to look less cramped.
32. The linen closet would get an extreme makeover At a later date…. Right now it held remodel stuff.
33. New tub and shower surround …. The tub and surround are a matched set. A good tight fit. This set was not low end. The low end just seemed flimsy. and cheap. That said the cost of the unit was about 550.00. As code requires “green” board was used in the entire bathroom. It is a standard 5 foot tub.
34. Here’s Johnny The toilet was replaced with one that is water efficient and “chair” height. Like the temp light fixture? The electrical wires are for the new bath fan and light. There will also be a GFI outlet in this box.
35. The floor tile…. The floor tile used in the bathroom was also used in the foyer. A new subfloor was put down before the vinyl flooring.
39. The sink base… Nothing much was square and we had to do a bit of work to get this to look right. The new back wall was fine but the side wall slope was amazing. I nixed the idea of tearing out another wall… It looks fine now. Waiting for the plumber to run the new drain line so the top can be put on.
40. The new medicine cabinet …. The 4 bulbs do light up the room well.
43. Linen Closet …. The closet was gutted to the studs. The bottom laundry chute was removed and the closet goes down to the floor. The interior is painted the same color as the bathroom. The shelves are glossy white.
46. The Kitchen….. They say a kitchen sells the house. Well in that case we need to tackle it. It will take more than a cosmetic facelift to wow a buyer.
47. The kitchen demo has begun….. Again no visible insulation found. So we added it. The wiring was gone. It needed total rewiring. New outlets and switches were added.
48. And the Door …. I thought the door might make the cut until I looked closely at it. Basically someone took a full height door and sawed the bottom off of it. That’s why the handle is so low.
49. The Drop Ceiling ….. There was no real ceiling in the kitchen. The drop ceiling was hanging from the rafters which were also holding up the florescent lights. It was a hodge-podge of the first order. We added rafters to have something to nail drywall to.
50. See the new rafters? ….. Not kidding. We didn’t remove bad boards and replace them with new ones. There weren’t any there.
51. Ah the Basement Door…. Again this door is 3 inches lower than standard height. Plenty of room for the standard which make you wonder why not use a standard door?
52. Wiring….. An electrician’s nightmare. Notice the window? You can get a good look at the cement “frame” theory. Set the window in place then apply the cement. It appears that none of the windows were sized for the opening. Check out the size of the new window when you get to that picture.
53. View from the Living Room …. Yes those are hanging lights…. The lights were laying across the rafters not attached to anything.
54. Notice Anything? The Window to the porch is gone…. Really need the space for a cabinet and after the porch was added it was not needed. The porch side of the window has knotty pine from the kitchen covering it. Looks nice.
55. Old Refrigerator Corner …. In the remodel the fridge location will be moved to the back wall.
56. Looking into the Living Room… The new shelf in the pass thru window will be Oak. Stained to match the cabinets.
57. Door Replaced… The new door matches the ones used in the living room. It opens into the room. It even locks.
58. New basement Door The new door is standard height. The right side picture corner is where the new refrigerator will go.
59. Door to Bedroom 3 …. Bedroom 3 has yet to be touched. It currently holds the beds etc. When the carpet is laid in the other bedrooms this room will be done. All of the old wiring is gone from the kitchen. The switches are now actually attached to the wall. This room has 6 “can” lights.
60. Window in and its bigger than to old one … Window is in. the board on the outside has not yet been removed. The existing cabinets were not salvageable. These are the stock Portland Oak cabinets from Lowes. There will be new Whirlpool brand appliances. The kitchen will have an over the range microwave, smooth top range, refrigerator with ice maker, and a dishwasher. Again while I doubt dad will use the dishwasher much it has to be there for the next owner. The appliances are black.
61. Old refrigerator location … Adding the dishwasher took 24 inches from an already small kitchen. Putting the fridge on the back wall took and additional 30 inches. So in this space I put more than enough cabinet space to compensate. It looks really sharp!
62. A side view…. The cabinets will have crown molding around the top to give them a more finished look.
63. The vinyl in the kitchen…. The floor was a bit iffy so new plywood was laid down prior to installing the vinyl.
65. On to the Living Room ….This room was started at the same time as the firs bedroom. And it has taken the longest to finish
66. The Living Room ….. Well I think you all remember this room so I will spare the detailed review. From this picture I am sure you are going “oh my”. Well I was going “oh my mymy.” As you know the paneling was not in real good condition. The decision was made to strip it and drywall it.
67. Quite a sight…. We began to remove paneling and before long had a bit of a mess going. The couch was not making the “cut” so I wasn’t too worried about it. I decided to pack all that was staying into the Kitchen bedroom and the porch which was rehabbed last fall.
68. More of the sight….. No furnishings were harmed it the destruction of this room.
69. One last look …. I’m not sure what kind of wall board this is but it was loaded with glue from the paneling.
70. A week later …. The room is cleared and drywall is up. Not without quite a bit of flying by the seat of the pants. This house was built mostly using used recycled materials. And when it was constructed they didn’t understand the 16” on center theory. In the ceiling some rafters were 16” some 19” inch and some 23 inches apart. Keeping the ceiling somewhat level was a real challenge.
71. More Living Room Pictures …. Well what to do with the single pane non functional front picture window. One pane had a crack in it and upon close observation one of the no longer opening windows was warped and daylight was seen in the crack. I guess we should replace it.
73. Ok if you replace the picture window … Both of the French door sets were actually for interior use I was told. An attempt was made to retrofit them as exterior doors but the results were sorely lacking. The heat loss through them is tremendous.
74. Look at the header… The entrance to the bathroom and the bedroom was for some reason low. Both doors were 3 inches shorter than standard. To fix or not to fix? Well fixing it would require redoing the attic entrance and reframing the header. Decision…. Lets get it right.
75. Just the living room floor… I had hopes of refinishing the hardwood floors .. Until I removed the carpet and found them to have buckled in spots and that the floor is not level in some spots…. Ok lots of spots. The buckled floor boards were replaced but not much can be done about the slope. Good carpet pad will help I’m told.
76. If you replace the French Doors… Well what about these windows.?
77. And oh yes the Foyer … The first impression is in the foyer.
78. Primed walls …. While waiting for windows the living room was primed for paint and the foyer closet was demolished. Ceiling looks pretty good in this picture.
79. The Fireplace…. This is an interesting piece of stone work. It really needs a good cleaning. I did a lot of internet research and the best cleaner is called Krud Cleaner. It will be one of the last things done. The dust needs to settle.
81. The foyer…. This windows was in the closet. It had white contact paper applied to the glass blocks. Again no insulation found in the outside walls. I decided to create a new closet similar to the ones in the bedrooms.
83. New Windows….. The window openings were actually larger than the old windows. To maximize the window opening I decided on 2 sliders in this area. Again double paned low E glass.
84. The French Doors…. The cost of replacing the 48” French doors with exterior grade was not financially feasible. $1,800.00 each. Instead I went with a 36 inch 15 lite single door. They have dead bolt locks and fit well. You might also notice the new picture window.
85. The header raised….. As you can see the header into the bathroom and bedroom has been raised to standard height. The door to the bathroom and the master bedroom match bedroom 2.
86. Let there be light….. As you all know there were no overhead lights in the living room. Well “can” lights are an inexpensive way to address this issue. The poor guy crawling in the attic connecting up the electrical wanted combat pay. There are a total of 8 cans controlled by 3 switches. So from any point in the room you can find a light to turn on. You get one last look at the avocado fridge. The old appliances have been sold for use at a cottage at Wolf Lake.
87. Trimming the living room…. Hanging from the wall is a digital programmable thermostat. Even set at 60 the house was expensive to heat. It was set back to 50 at night 60 during the day unless it was a painting day. Then it went to 68.
88. Eric…. The painter…. No not my Eric ….. The final color in the living room…. White trim and…. No not green….. Same crème used in the bathroom with a chestnut brown carpet. Not as dark as what was there before.
89. Yet to be done… Driveway repaired and seal coated. Steps to the front door replaced. Concrete to the steps replaced. Old limestone and white blocks around porch removed. Landscaping Some mortar repair to the stone on the house. Outside of windows trimmed out white. Gutters added to rear of the house. Soffit and fascia around house. Doll house repaired. Handy Barn erected for lawn tractor etc. Oh and did I mention the basement? Replace ceiling torn out to install plumbing. Replace doors and windows. One thing leads to another ….. Oh I said that already.