After two weeks off i was ready to get back at it. It is becoming logistically complex to get the work done because we have to keep shifting stuff out of the way. Without a clear timeline on when the actual building will start i don't want to be starting to pay for storage but my frustration might change that soon. Friday we had a visit from the builder, Dean, and he … [Read more...] about Week 49: Up comes some floor
Week 48: Memorial Reunion
Another weekend off from the demo saw us heading to Victoria for my Aunt Marg's memorial service. COVID finally eased off enough that the borders are open so my cousin Marc and family could attend over the US Thanksgiving weekend. 2020 was a brutal year for the Nixon girls as we like to call my mum and her two sisters. My Granny Nora was a war widow and raised three … [Read more...] about Week 48: Memorial Reunion
Week 47: We interrupt our regular programming…
..For the CULTURE CRAWL!!! This is my favourite weekend of the year. Any year. For the last decade or so, every November i take a weekend off from chores and spend it touring artist studios with friends and family. It is a great kick off to Christmas shopping season and it is always inspirational. It is so cool to see all of the unique spaces and because i have been going … [Read more...] about Week 47: We interrupt our regular programming…
Week 46: Soundproofing Sprint
We had a stat holiday this week and i spent part of it prepping for my dad's visit. I cleared our work area, cut nails, measured and cut a bunch of strips to go between the joists. Dad and i managed to get way more done than i expected because we have figured out the process. We also don't try to cut to the closest 1/8th so we have less BS to fuss around with. Dad got in … [Read more...] about Week 46: Soundproofing Sprint
Week 45: Expanding the demo zone
I took a bunch more drywall down this weekend including a bunch of the bathroom. I am not going particularly fast as i am trying to keep the dust down and keep pieces usable for soundproofing. It might not seem like much but this little bathroom was one of the first things that we started renovating when we moved in. It was a disaster and had a funky smell from all of the … [Read more...] about Week 45: Expanding the demo zone