Update on Renovation

Well, again at a standstill. The project just gets deeper and deeper the more we deconstruct. Found out the the "little" leak has been a bit more progressive than the bathroom area, it has made it's way down the walls and ceiling in the living area. The mold is behind the paint on the drywall and pushing the tape on the mud off and will need to be replaced. Love the $$$$ as it flies out the window. Will have to replace the ceiling there too, which was kind of in the plan but not necessary new drywall. I'm laughing all the way to the bank. Found some staining under the tile and concrete in the bathroom, but it is dry and no longer wet, praise God for this one. After much debate and not getting the help that was to come this past weekend, we are hiring a pro to hang the drywall. After the mud and taping is done, the rest of the project will be gravy. Sabrina and I have yet to agree on a color for the walls, the tile is picked out and I have an idea on the vanity, so will have to see who wins this one. I did give her carte blanche on the project so will have to stand by my word but will try and influence her as much as I can. I am posting the last "disaster" pictures, which has since been cleaned up a bit, but still has alot of tools and stuff lingering in the halls and spare room. As usual, I am laughing and just shaking my head at the mess and see the bigger picture completed in another few weeks. Off to study for the exam. Only about a month to go and will move onto other projects. Got to book my flight to England for July, and found a price under $950. Au Voir.

Smooth Ceiling

OK, we have have passed the messy stage now, Sabrina came through on Saturday and Sunday to take down the popcorn ceiling, easier than first expected and down in no time. She didn't have to wet it as much as first anticipated. The mess is gone and now we have semi-smooth walls and ceiling. I sigh with relief to be past this first demolition stage. The dust of white still lingers in the room and the on the rugs and walls of the hallway, but hey, who said renovations was clean. A little dust never hurt anyone. Sabrina looked like she poured baby powder all over herself that day and made me remember the day Andrea and her kissing cousin actually did that when they were 2 yrs old. A classic picture, all you see was the dark of Andrea's eyes. And here stands Sabrina, quite a few years older with the same look.

Not sure we we go from here. A bit of leftover paper still lies on the wall behind the toilet and vanity, which are next to come out. That should be fun. Andrea picked out a vanity for me, and funny, it was on the cover of Lowe's this week in the circular, so I am going to check it out. It matches the new bedroom furniture I want too, too bad this bathroom is not the master's bath, but maybe we can get one to fit once we tackle that bath. I believe a house is a forever transition of upgrades, one never seems to finish.

Not sure why I find it necessary to do my posting so early in the morning. I got up at 2:30 am for some unknown reason and should be sleeping, tomorrow is going to be another crazy day. I find I am more focused at this time in the morning, however, so maybe this is the reason I feel the need to tap away on the keyboard. Remember the days of the typewriter! OK, I know a lot of you are saying no, but I am glad technology has brought us to this point.

Well, got to get some more sleep, at least another 2 hours, so will close. Here are a couple of pics of the smooth ceiling and Sabrina the ghost. Enjoy. Will be sipping on coffee here in a few more hours. Chow.