Out in the cold touring St Louis
The anticipation of the show
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Saint Louis Grinch 2011
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Remodel II
This are mainly for dad.
As can be seen we finally finished up the tub Friday by getting the texture pretty close and getting everything painted. It appears there are still a few things that can be seen through the paint but one of those things we just need to accept.
We also have not been able to duplicate the popcorn texture on the ceiling,
We had one of those spray containers of popcorn but I don't think you can sweep fast enough in "1/2 second" bursts to get the same consistancy- maybe we'll try the paint on stuff next.
As you can see Our wash room finished up nicely- even though our washer outlet hose pops out intermittantly. Got the sanding block holding it in until we make a final decision on how to best set up the laundry.
This is the 3rd room wall- it does have two more coats of mud on it though. should be about ready for texture.
As can be seen we finally finished up the tub Friday by getting the texture pretty close and getting everything painted. It appears there are still a few things that can be seen through the paint but one of those things we just need to accept.
We also have not been able to duplicate the popcorn texture on the ceiling,
We had one of those spray containers of popcorn but I don't think you can sweep fast enough in "1/2 second" bursts to get the same consistancy- maybe we'll try the paint on stuff next. 
As you can see Our wash room finished up nicely- even though our washer outlet hose pops out intermittantly. Got the sanding block holding it in until we make a final decision on how to best set up the laundry.
This is the 3rd room wall- it does have two more coats of mud on it though. should be about ready for texture.Sunday, November 13, 2011
Remodel part 1
So this is our washer and dryer- came with the house- even though I could have found colors this good myself!
There has been some discussion about where to put a bath tub ever since we bought the house. The decision was delayed until we got the word from Dad (paternal side) was coming out. We looked around and found a bath tub- off Craigslist of course- and bought it for a very fair price considering that the cast iron in it was probably worth the price we paid.
Part of the beauty of this house is the 5' x 5' shower that is in the main bath- we found that hard to give up but something had to give. Final result....
We trim down the third room- make a laundry/ craft room and put the tub in the main bathroom. We decided that we didn't want to go downstairs for laundry and that having a tub in the basement would be pretty random without one upstairs.
So we start- measuring is good- closet doors and walls out- we're committed now!
Now for some thinking...
hmmm....
and more...
and some more...
Alright- Jordon back in action between texts to the future gf- ah young love!
Safety first- what is the statistic- 6 times more likely to be hurt at home than at the office...
You can also note the smirks on our faces as we are trying to work... we have a heckler behind the photo lens.
Hmm... may be we should have measured better- nope we still have a whole stick of this pipe to try and win a trip to the urgent care with...
And just because you don't loose a finger or two the first time there is always the second...
And a close up- just in case you thought we were just playing.
So now that we have a drain line- we need water for the washer- you just grab a couple of those brass slide on things and couple the pipes.
Well come to find out in the directions you have to mark the pipe to make sure the lines get past the sealing orings.
Nonetheless we got to find out how to pull the couplers apart then assemble correctly-leading to a better customer experience- aka no bathroom flooding.
Finally some reconstruction- sheetrocking and mudding- always good times had by all. Nevertheless Katie did provoke some smiles as only Katie can do as she mocks how the men do their work!
And finally anticipation of the tub- Dad came for a tub placement and ended up with a remodel. Thanks again. More updates to come.
There has been some discussion about where to put a bath tub ever since we bought the house. The decision was delayed until we got the word from Dad (paternal side) was coming out. We looked around and found a bath tub- off Craigslist of course- and bought it for a very fair price considering that the cast iron in it was probably worth the price we paid.
Part of the beauty of this house is the 5' x 5' shower that is in the main bath- we found that hard to give up but something had to give. Final result....
We trim down the third room- make a laundry/ craft room and put the tub in the main bathroom. We decided that we didn't want to go downstairs for laundry and that having a tub in the basement would be pretty random without one upstairs.
So we start- measuring is good- closet doors and walls out- we're committed now!
Now for some thinking...
hmmm....
and more...
and some more...
Alright- Jordon back in action between texts to the future gf- ah young love!
Safety first- what is the statistic- 6 times more likely to be hurt at home than at the office...
You can also note the smirks on our faces as we are trying to work... we have a heckler behind the photo lens.
Hmm... may be we should have measured better- nope we still have a whole stick of this pipe to try and win a trip to the urgent care with...
And just because you don't loose a finger or two the first time there is always the second...
And a close up- just in case you thought we were just playing.
So now that we have a drain line- we need water for the washer- you just grab a couple of those brass slide on things and couple the pipes.
Well come to find out in the directions you have to mark the pipe to make sure the lines get past the sealing orings.
Nonetheless we got to find out how to pull the couplers apart then assemble correctly-leading to a better customer experience- aka no bathroom flooding.
Finally some reconstruction- sheetrocking and mudding- always good times had by all. Nevertheless Katie did provoke some smiles as only Katie can do as she mocks how the men do their work!
And finally anticipation of the tub- Dad came for a tub placement and ended up with a remodel. Thanks again. More updates to come.
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