Rob

We are in a bit of a holding pattern as we approach 4 month since we submitted for our development permit. I don't want to start on the outside deconstruction (shed, basement siding, removing windows etc.) until we have some sense of a timeline so i am starting to run out of jobs. Lots to do still, just now isn't the time. The weather cleared at last and all the snow is … [Read more...] about Week 55: Cleaning up

One of the jobs that dad and i did while he was here was measure how much more drywall we needed to put soundproofing in the back bedroom. We still have a large amount of drywall in decent shape so i spent a relaxing day cutting and labelling over 150 feet of drywall strips ranging from 11" to 14" wide. As you might recall, the builder has warned us that the engineer might … [Read more...] about Week 54: Soundproofing Prep

After we got home from Ontario and Quebec, dad came to visit. Sarah had to go back to work but my company was closed for the week. I had worked 90% of the time we were in Ontario so this was a good chance to relax and spend time with dad. With Omicron raging and some epic snow dumps we pretty much stayed at home, drank coffee and tried to sort out the basement. Dad's last … [Read more...] about Week 53: Getting Organized

Whoop! If you recall this is the entire reason we are doing this project so it was great to get new drawings back from Innes the architect with the kitchen sorted. There might be a few tweaks left but nothing too drastic. … [Read more...] about Weeks 50: Kitchen Finalized!