With the new bedroom floor joists in place, the MPC guys had an elegant way of levelling the kitchen ceiling. They nailed temporary supports along the
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With the new bedroom floor joists in place, the MPC guys had an elegant way of levelling the kitchen ceiling. They nailed temporary supports along the
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Another delivery from Pelham Lumbar. Time to start framing soon!
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The bottom of the stairwell is currently a muddy puddle, but will soon be a nice flat concrete floor.
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Jake and Shaggy are playing an active role in this project, alternately woofing at, or greeting, the team.
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Construction of a nice square enclosure for the stairs is underway.
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As the wall was revealed, it became clear that it had no foundation, and had bowed over time. It needed to be shaved back to vertical,
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During a well-earned break, the guys catch up on the football (soccer).
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They have reached the basement level, and are ready to pour the floor. Here’s Gareth peeping out. Look at that grin! Here’s where that wall in
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Concrete and breeze blocks are on hand to build the stairwell as soon as they’re through the wall.
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They’ve cut into the concrete base, and are digging down to create space for the new basement access stairs. Looking from the inside, this wall is
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With all the demolition work, it’s not surprising the odd crack has appeared. The one above is in the corner of the dining room, behind where
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Just because I don’t have a “proper” kitchen, it doesn’t mean I cannot bake! Here’s the Dinosaur Teacup I recently made for 3-year old’s Dinosaur Tea
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