So what's next?

Again there isn't much going on that is worth trying to show in pictures. But, that doesn't mean there isn't a lot going on. The plumber is coming tomorrow, so Wes has been busy preparing for his arrival. After that the heating guy will be coming to work on that too. I think electrical is going to go in later this week as well. All very important things.

Thankfully the horrible deep freeze of last week is gone and we are back with mild weather. Whew! Its a bit scary sending your husband off to work when it is that cold.

I'm super excited for this next couple weeks. If all goes well we should be doing drywall fairly soon. And that will make for nice pictures!

Rough layout change

I wanted to help you all get a visual of the changes that Wes has made to this little house. I drew a rough (ahem - Wes would so not approve of this) sketch to show the layout before. I only included the upstairs as the basement was completely undeveloped.

Nice drawing eh?

These plans show the "after." Note there have been some subtle changes to the layout, but the basics are here. At the end of the project we will do some before and after pictures. I just don't know how much sense they will make since nothing is the same.

There is a large ensuite/closet in the the master. We have changed the layout of the kitchen slightly. It is still a U shape but the opening now faces the dining room. The front office room can easily be converted to a third bedroom if necessary.

There is a nice sized deck off the dining room and a large veranda/entry at the front of the house.

In the basement we are planning on moving the furnice and water heater to the east wall of the house freeing up that room for a large play/excerice room.

The plans have as I said changed slightly but hopefully this will give you and idea of the space, how it has changed and what it will be like when it is completed.

And please no comments about his drawings being better than mine. In fairness I did mine in about 45 seconds and he took hours to do his.

No pictures lately

There isn't much going on right now that deserves pictures. The temperatures have dropped for this week. But, if the long range forcast is to be believed they will hopefully be short lived. We simply can't believe how great the weather has been for this project. Wes was able to get the back deck completely last week with the warm temps.

There is much going on at the moment. Prep for plumbing, heating, electrical and framing. All we have been discussing is bathrooms and tubs and what is best for the house and the potential buyers. We took the kids to Ikea for breakfast and to look at ideas for storage. The kids love Ikea and I feel like I do nothing but chase them. Oh the drama!

Soon, hopefully we are on our way to getting some of the items on our list checked off.

It isn't a dramatic post but Wes is still working hard and making good progress. I am very excited to start to see things take shape.