The DIY Days

So here is how it is going. The false ceilings in the living room and dining room came down with a crash and a lot of plaster dust.  I dawned my bicycle helmet, safety goggles and gloves and man handled it until I had both ceilings down. The support beams were big, wood and had been cut when 2 by 4's were still 2 inches by 4 inches.

We hired help to pound these big guys down and in 2-hours, the job was done and "J" and "G" were off to lunch. We didn't have to saw the beams, so the mess was minimal. Now we have gaping holes  in the walls where the beams were perched, but the drywall-er says, no big deal.

Paper molding.

We have spent our days talking with architects and contractors. We have three more appointments and then we are determined to get this big show on the road. So far, we have just used our  sweat equity, but we are getting to the end of our talents.

Knob and tube electrical

Demolition is a blast and I hope to get to destroy the kitchen I have been hating for 6 years.

Tonight's discovery was pretty spectacular.

Old forest, wide board Douglas Fir. The tight grain shows the age of these trees.

Floors on October 25, 2015 nearly finished.

 Living room pre demo.

 A screw driver and crow bar does the trick.

 Two hours in and the living room is half way done.

 First step is done, note the hole in the original ceiling, looks like someone's foot.