Top – the last remaining baseboard to be installed when we ran out. We needed 6″ more, it’s purchased in 4′ lengths.
Bottom – what I was sent to the hardware store with.
I know understand why renovating takes forEVER. So. Many. Details.
Paint Colour Choice is White of Course
Why does it bug people I like only white walls?
I prefer plain for everything… clothes, all previous homes, and plain food…. And in response to those who say, “But Keri your place needs colour!”…
… I AM the colour.
That’s Reno Week #2 Complete
I know this photo looks practically identical from a week and a half ago, but it’s opposite.
It was another 3-trade day but now the trim is done, windows framed, washer and fireplace serviced, painting started and I’ll update this with pictures soon.
The paper does not care about my renovations, so today was Deadline Day as usual, but I’ve got in a work-trailer rhythm because next weeks column is one of my best in a bit – “Try to Define what Makes a Luxury Vehicle.”
Just woke up so hot on my couch in the trailer, it’s covered in garbage bags. Going to find a shower and use it (my closet is in mine,) then a cold beer and I’ll cheers you sorry again for the light posting week.
Have a good weekend!
Spent a beer outside looking in… wow they came out sharp, worst is over, there are now two holes in my house… I own the world’s cutest house…
Painting has started!
Love the smell, the scent of progress.
This renovation blog take-over will soon be done and it’ll be back to regularly scheduled programming.
After a bunch more stuff happens. Next week’s holiday isn’t helping.
Another 1.5 weeks till complete, but back in my bed in days.
Dining on an F150.
Closet. Office.
Can’t believe I’m typing this guys but… getting sort’ve sick of jogging pants.
Blog tag = Jogging Pants (25)
Demolition is the Best Part of Renovating
Here Keri, take this hammer and kick it off.
OKAY.
The guys finished the rest.
Insane Things Discovered During the Renovation
Let’s start with the grossest – a 3 foot snakeskin inside the insulation in the main room wall.
Neighbour: look what we found
Me: OMFG it’s gone right?
Him: Don’t know, maybe. Probably
Me: Lie to me please
Him: the snake is long gone Ker
Me: okay good
A live wire that was just hanging in the wall.
All fans vent directly into the insulation in the attic.
Including the moist air after a shower. What is wrong with people.
The plumber dives under my house and exclaims, “holy crap it’s illegal under here!”
Pipes rated for below ground used above, bonded together with the wrong chemicals, and the rest were duct taped.
Duct. Taped.
Yes I had a home inspection before buying. Never recommending that guy.
