Rocks, plaster, and lathe removed
We had helpers today! My brothers came over to help dig up rocks along the fence line... ...and take out plaster and lathe from the...
Opened up kitchen entry
Today was a major step! We took out the wall between the kitchen and living room to create a more open feel. What a difference this has...
The acoustics are great!
It's important to look for the small joys and pleasures in a renovation project this size, especially when you are living in it all. We...
Dropped ceiling removed
The living room had a dropped tile ceiling that was already falling down in some places, so we knew it had to be one of the first things...
Gas heater removed
There was an old industrial heater in the front living room when we first moved in. Honestly, it seemed like a pretty serious fire...
Carpet and particle board gone
Today I came home once again to another surprise - Erik had taken out the old carpet upstairs and started tearing up the particle board. ...