Category: Remodelling

At the end of each day, the guys clear all debris, and sweep up, leaving all the work areas neat and tidy.  We really appreciate it!

The landing at the top of the basement stairs, and adjacent storage closet have been cleared, but not yet opened up to the entry hall.  

Removing the basement ceiling reveals a couple of joist that have rotted.  They have no structural integrity and will need to be replaced.  A temporary pillar

Stones whose appearance closely matches the original structure are being mounted around a breezeblock wall, to mimic the rest of the house.  Looking good so far!

In the master bedroom, longer joists are now installed over the temporary support wall.  This will allow removal of the beam that was found to be

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