It all started with our outdated kitchen needing an update and then the project grew and grew...
I have only great things to say about Bill our contractor. He is always on time, takes the time to explain everything for us and most importantly does what he says he is going to do. After 2-3 months of going back and forth with plans and estimates we agreed to get the project started. Which now includes:
- A new kitchen with extension
- New home office
- Moving a bathroom
- Siding
- Roof
- Central air
- Additional bedroom
- "minor" updating in the living room
Well, the next thing I know this dumpster was in my driveway... and my roof was being ripped off for the extension (yeah the kitchen is still part of the plans.) It seems that every few hours something interesting is being delivered...
I told my wife we could save a lot of money while adding an extra bathroom by leaving this in our yard... needless to say that didn't fly.
So now the project is in full swing. People are coming and going, dust, wood, sawing, banging, plumbing etc going on all day but I am told when it is all said and done "your house is going to be great".
Oh and we are going to be living in the house the whole time.
Wish me luck! We are one week in and the fun is just getting started.
Now off to pick some cabinets, faucets, tile, siding, granite...
If I get time Ill keep you all updated on the various activities during this project. It should be fun!!!
Projects do sometimes take on a life and a size of their own thats for sure. But it sounds like you have the right attitude to deal with it. Look forwrd to seeing your other posts about this
Josef-you bring back some great memories for me. We lived at our last house during the remodel, after a few nights of cooking on a one burner hot plate we bagged that and got to know all the local restaurants in the area. We eventually made it and loved the upgrades. Have fun.
Thanks Charlie. I hope to have the time to chronicle this little adventure...
Adrian, ahh the hot plates. We have three. The other day I made eggs and toast for all the workers. It is like a little short diner in my living room. Luckily we have lots of local friends so we are bumming meals here and there.
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I love a good remodel. This should be fun to watch. :-)
Thanks for the feature CTS. Stop by anytime and you can hang out with all of us and the workers. Your kids would have a blast...
Josef, my kids watch construction workers like it's a Bob the Builder reality show (LOL). They would definitely love it. :-)
So do I. My wife has to tell me to let the guys work. I find myself watching them all the time.
Good luck on your project, looks like a huge undertaking, but will be well worth it!