Well, it's all good. The surprise was a success.
!!!!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Finished for the week!?
Good morning, gentlest of readers. It is now Saturday, the day of reckoning. This shall either be my last post as a member of the human species, or it will be my most happy of days. All depends, of course, on how my lovely wife responds to the surprise. Hopefully, I'll be able to update this blog with a success.
Without further ado, I must acknowledge the prime assistance of my sister in law and her boyfriend this week. They've been instrumental in my success this year. Yesterday I was the most fortunate of souls, as some of my dear friends from church came and assisted. This family is so selfless and giving, and I thank you, dear friends, and your children, too.
You want to see pictures, don't you?
Well, fine. Here they are.
Looking out the doors. Notice the shiny lights and the pretty view out the door.
The hallway to the bathroom, laundry, storage and mechanical
Friday, looking at the fridge.
So, there you have it.
Without further ado, I must acknowledge the prime assistance of my sister in law and her boyfriend this week. They've been instrumental in my success this year. Yesterday I was the most fortunate of souls, as some of my dear friends from church came and assisted. This family is so selfless and giving, and I thank you, dear friends, and your children, too.
You want to see pictures, don't you?
Well, fine. Here they are.
Looking out the doors. Notice the shiny lights and the pretty view out the door.
The hallway to the bathroom, laundry, storage and mechanical
Friday, looking at the fridge.
So, there you have it.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Monday & Sunday's progress
It's Monday evening, dear reader. I spent some time today on a wall, trying to finish around the door. We're into working on the soffets to hide the hvac stuff. Tomorrow should be a great day to get some work finished - like hopefully on the ceiling. To that end, I'm including 3 images to whet your appetite.
That's (look up) looking out towards the outside. The hall to the bath, laundry and mechanical is just barely visible to the right of the image.
this is the outer wall, below. There will be a covering the entire length of this ceiling - gotta hide those silly heat ducts.
And, finally, a view toward the pantry and the stairs. The basement currently looks kinda small, but that could be due to the amount of stuff in there. (yeah, there's a lot).
Today was not a productive day because of early rise and exhaustion due to the weekend's work. I did get a chance to get work done today at work - it was good. I'm looking forward to St. Patrick's Day tomorrow - a friend is coming to help (hopefully in the morning), and I get to have band rehearsal tomorrow night. I'm blessed to have great friends in my praise team - they make rehearsals great fun!.
More tomorrow, then. I've got 2 more work days.
That's (look up) looking out towards the outside. The hall to the bath, laundry and mechanical is just barely visible to the right of the image.
this is the outer wall, below. There will be a covering the entire length of this ceiling - gotta hide those silly heat ducts.
And, finally, a view toward the pantry and the stairs. The basement currently looks kinda small, but that could be due to the amount of stuff in there. (yeah, there's a lot).
Today was not a productive day because of early rise and exhaustion due to the weekend's work. I did get a chance to get work done today at work - it was good. I'm looking forward to St. Patrick's Day tomorrow - a friend is coming to help (hopefully in the morning), and I get to have band rehearsal tomorrow night. I'm blessed to have great friends in my praise team - they make rehearsals great fun!.
More tomorrow, then. I've got 2 more work days.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Saturday, part deux
Saturday night, post script comments.
This is the east wall. I've still got to make the soffitts to cover the HVAC, but that will go quickly once I get the drywall up.
It would be much easier if there weren't things in my basement, but hey, it's just the way it is.
I have managed to almost finish the entire east wall (33 feet). The electricity is on, the lights are bright, and it already feels warmer.
This is what the room looked at the beginning of the day - What you are seeing is the beginnings of my new pantry. There will be the ability to store 2 wire racks with all kinds of stuff.
What you see to the left is looking from the door toward the steps. Notice the shiny new lights. There are many more lights than before. Many.
I've got drywall on the right wall. The back wall you see will be covered with drywall, as will the ceiling. That should prove to be fun.
This is what the room looked at the beginning of the day - What you are seeing is the beginnings of my new pantry. There will be the ability to store 2 wire racks with all kinds of stuff.
What you see to the left is looking from the door toward the steps. Notice the shiny new lights. There are many more lights than before. Many.I've got drywall on the right wall. The back wall you see will be covered with drywall, as will the ceiling. That should prove to be fun.
This is the east wall. I've still got to make the soffitts to cover the HVAC, but that will go quickly once I get the drywall up.It would be much easier if there weren't things in my basement, but hey, it's just the way it is.
The Secret Project
Welcome, friend, to my blog. It's been 2 weeks since my last update, and much has transpired. Let me bring you to the current state of disarray in my basement.
The framing for the bath and mechanical is finished. I'm waiting on a friend (licensed plumber) to return from a trip, and he's going to add the shut-offs for the bath, and I'll finish the plumbing. At least if I screw it up, I don't lose water to the entire house. (see last year's fiasco).
Added power in the mechanical room and a fluorescent fixture controlled by a switch. I can now see the beautiful sorting I've done of my paints, stains, tiling and other materials under the stairs.
Added 11 can lights to my basement yesterday and today. It's very bright. I'm over 1/2 finished with the framing down here (permanently finished!!!!) and am insulating and drywall adding as I go. See, here's the rub, my wife and daughter are out of town this week. She doesn't know I'm doing this "little" project this week. Mostly I'm just resting and watching movies. Which I am doing when I'm scarfing down food. There is all manner of stuff in my basement. I don't know what to do with it - except for move it away from where I'm working, then to put it back so I can work around it. Yeah, model of efficiency.
Oh, Home Depot in Arnold is my friend. They helped me this morning load 30 sheets of drywall, 55 studs and 15 bundles of insulation. Of course, nobody would come home with me and unload it, so at 6.45 this morning, I was a busy little bee.
I promise, gentle reader, to update tonight or tomorrow. Maybe I'll have a charge in my camera, and I'll be able to take a picture or 4 to share with you.
The framing for the bath and mechanical is finished. I'm waiting on a friend (licensed plumber) to return from a trip, and he's going to add the shut-offs for the bath, and I'll finish the plumbing. At least if I screw it up, I don't lose water to the entire house. (see last year's fiasco).
Added power in the mechanical room and a fluorescent fixture controlled by a switch. I can now see the beautiful sorting I've done of my paints, stains, tiling and other materials under the stairs.
Added 11 can lights to my basement yesterday and today. It's very bright. I'm over 1/2 finished with the framing down here (permanently finished!!!!) and am insulating and drywall adding as I go. See, here's the rub, my wife and daughter are out of town this week. She doesn't know I'm doing this "little" project this week. Mostly I'm just resting and watching movies. Which I am doing when I'm scarfing down food. There is all manner of stuff in my basement. I don't know what to do with it - except for move it away from where I'm working, then to put it back so I can work around it. Yeah, model of efficiency.
Oh, Home Depot in Arnold is my friend. They helped me this morning load 30 sheets of drywall, 55 studs and 15 bundles of insulation. Of course, nobody would come home with me and unload it, so at 6.45 this morning, I was a busy little bee.
I promise, gentle reader, to update tonight or tomorrow. Maybe I'll have a charge in my camera, and I'll be able to take a picture or 4 to share with you.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Moar basement!!!
Gentle Reader, greetings. It gives to me great suffering to know that it has truly been 3 weeks since my last post. Many things have transpired to keep me from my work, none of which will be of any interest to you, my friend. So, without further ado, here is my update for today, 6 March 2009.
I have, as you can see above, finished the framing for most of the mechanical and bathroom. I've yet to finish the closet framing (20 minutes) and 1 more stud on the bath wall. You can also notice the drywall that is beginning to take shape. It has been an interesting day today because I am working around plumbing and heating and wires and the list goes on and on.
In 2 weeks, I hope to have major advances in the basement. I shall endeavor to keep you informed, gentle reader. Thank you for your time.
I have, as you can see above, finished the framing for most of the mechanical and bathroom. I've yet to finish the closet framing (20 minutes) and 1 more stud on the bath wall. You can also notice the drywall that is beginning to take shape. It has been an interesting day today because I am working around plumbing and heating and wires and the list goes on and on.In 2 weeks, I hope to have major advances in the basement. I shall endeavor to keep you informed, gentle reader. Thank you for your time.
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