As work continues towards removal of the beam in the kitchen, the joists in the bedroom floor are revealed, and we can see straight down into
Read moreReady to Replace Beam
This beam, which is meant to support the kitchen floor, has been held up by a temporary pillar since before we bought the house. Huge wooden
Read moreBackfilling the Earth
With the foundation, walls and stone cladding in place, a small digger arrives. The huge pile of dirt is quickly reduced as the hole is backfilled,
Read moreWhat’s This?
As the basement floor comes up, this ring of bricks is revealed. I wonder what it was. A well, maybe?
Read moreThinking About Steps
As the level of the earth is higher than expected, it looks like just one step will be necessary.
Read more3″ Dip in Ceiling
We always knew the floors sloped, but had not realised quite how much. When Mike and his team measured it using a laser, they revealed a
Read moreColourful Distraction
Despite all the work going on, the flowers are still doing their own thing, adding colour to the project.
Read moreImpressive Concrete Mixer
This impressive beast arrived today and the concrete was mixed and poured in no time.
Read moreMeasuring the Kitchen
Kobi from Cesar NY has been working hard designing our new kitchen. He, Anton and Mike were here today checking the proposed layouts and actual dimensions
Read moreWe Need a French Drain
Water is pooling in the bottom of the holes dug into the basement floor for the new pillars. Anton is strongly recommending a French drain and
Read moreDigging Up Basement Floor
The guys have started to break up the basement floor next to the new boiler room. They’ve also dug holes for the pillars which will support
Read moreReady for More Concrete
Now the stone is laid and the vents are in place, the area is made ready for the concrete base.
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