Pics are here...

OK, so long story short.

• I have been slack and have not updated this blog and apparently have kept some of you in a heightened state of suspense  ;)
• The scope and budget on this thing crept completely out of control.
• The end result is what I wanted, and more...
• I learned more then I ever wanted about how to deal with contractors on issues like schedule, estimates, staffing, quality, expecactations etc..
• I and my daughter have decided to detox from places like Lowes, Home Depot etc.
• The laminate floors were installed, and drywall put up and painted ( just hours before the tenants moved in. (YES, I HAD PEOPLE WORKING 24/7 TO MEET MY DEADLINE)
• I went from 1 3 bedroom and 1 bath house to a 4/2 with an additional 800 square feet.
• I don't expect to realize the return on this for several years with this downturn in the market.
• I DO plan on holding until I do  ;)
• I spared no expense on materials.
• The tenant is living happily  ever after in the addition.
• I will be eternally tweaking this place for years to come...

Framing Part 1 Complete

demolishion complete...ready for framing!

so I'm done with demolishion and ready for framing the bathroom and laundry closet. then hvac vents measured out to be slimmed down for more headroom. then basement sealer on back wall to prevent any water leakage...

and more...

getting messy...but this is soooo therapeutic! ;)

more..

Basement Renovation Step 1 Demolishion!

Furniture out of the way...
New Hot Water Heater Installed and moved...
Pipes capped off for demolishion...
Toilet removed...
Ceiling Ripped out... dusty dusty.