Demolition Day 11- A Watering Hole

Well Monday there was now an official hole in the house because they took the rotted corner out which was caused by water damage from the gutter (if you have been following along). It was funny to see someone just walk out of my house...through the front wall vs. the door. But it all got sealed up and looks very sturdy now. I will have to grab a new picture of that!
Also, when Lisa and I walked in on Saturday we could hear dripping water. We went down to the dungeon (aka: basement) and found out the old utility sink location was dripping...weird the water to the house is turned off. So I got a wrench and turned it off. Monday morning when I came back the old shower in the basement was leaking so I turned that off. Then Tuesday the other faucet at the utility sink started running. I got that turn and then the shower head on the first floor, then the bathroom faucet, then the kitchen sink faucet...and so forth. My HVAC guy showed up and told me to turn the spicket on outside and that way it would empty the system of any water still in it. So I did that and at 8:30 last night I turned the spicket off because I thought the water had to be drained out by then even though it was still dripping. You will have to read Day 13 to hear the rest...but first I will have to write it.

Demoltion Day 10- The Day of Rest

Well it was Sunday...and God rested on Sunday right?? I seriously didn't even drive by that day. Just kinda needed to not think about it for a day...but I did get a pedicure! :)

I also researched my house. I know that might sound weird, but I had had a few neighbors come by and ask me if I knew that this was a Sears Roebuck house. No, I had not known that. And then I had a neighbor come by Saturday morning and tell me the same thing, but then he went on to tell me the model name!

The Lewiston

which you can read about here.

It is insane what you can just look up online so easily now days! The house is very similar, kitchen has a different layout and no window in front and the chimney is not quite so fancy, the upstairs is different because they did go with the "2nd bath option" by adding a dormer (as noted in the add), but other than that it is my house!

Pretty cool huh?

Day 9- Watch Out!

My girlfriend Lisa drove 2-1/2 hours just to tear down a wall with me. And I would have to say it was pretty sweet! I don't think the girl had any idea what I had in store for her...but she was brave and swung a sledge hammer well! Her "ready" pose. The wall to be conquered.

there was a thin particle board on top of what use to be tile wainscot and red and pink ginham wallcovering above. it was crazy.

there were karate breaks... and dancing breaks...

and a giant mess to clean up...

but no worries...we are professionals!

wow...we look like men...

but don't worry...we didn't go out on the town like that!thanks girl! you rock!

Demolition Day 8- Progress

So Friday there was some big progress upstairs. (Essentially because I paid some guys to do what I didn't have the energy to do). Biggest difference was the upstairs bathroom. It use to be all peach tile...everything was peach and wallpapered.

And YES...that is wallpaper on the ceiling.

And yes, that is the same angle for this picture after they ripped everything out. The bathroom is actually a decent size...just a bad layout. No worries, I will fix that!

And the insulation board and insulation was all taken out. I will have to tell you more stories about this insulation on Day 11...suspenseful I know!

And do you remember Lilly's room before?

Well here is is paritally done. With just a quick jump to the stairs!

It is getting there...wall by wall.