Month: May 2018

It has been fascinating to see the old Knob and Tube wiring, with its supply and return wires run separately.  This type of wiring was becoming

In the old kitchen, there had been a false ceiling angling down from full height to just above the door.  It is now gone.

Torrential rain, but the guys just extend a tarp and carry on working.  True professionals!

Although this is a temporary support for the loads above it, we can start to get a real sense of the size and shape of the

Now the new washer and dryer are fully functional, the plastic barrier has been moved to right behind the dining room door as we no longer

During the demolition, this chest was discovered.  Sadly, it was empty.

This photo was taken from the basement bathroom, looking up to the master bedroom.  The light wood structure in the middle is where the chimney came

The washer and dryer have gone, and the wall of the bathroom.

With concrete set, and scored, construction of the wall to my new office gets underway.      

Gareth and the boys gave me this Breville Smart Oven Air for my birthday, and it’s working really well.  Obviously, I had to make a cheesecake

I bought this one-ring cooktop from Costco to allow us to eat during the construction, and to test out how I get on with induction as

With the chimney finally gone, the temporary supports can be taken down.  The dining room-kitchen is reorganised again, and the new washer and dryer installed where