Sun Dial Lodge, Pelham

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

Another delivery from Pelham Lumbar.  Time to start framing soon!

The bottom of the stairwell is currently a muddy puddle, but will soon be a nice flat concrete floor.  

Jake and Shaggy are playing an active role in this project, alternately woofing at, or greeting, the team.

Construction of a nice square enclosure for the stairs is underway.    

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,

During a well-earned break, the guys catch up on the football (soccer).

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

Concrete and breeze blocks are on hand to build the stairwell as soon as they’re through the wall.

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

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

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