I mentioned the title of this post to a friend this morning while discussing how things are coming along with the remodel. I say that it's like purgatory because we are completely in limbo with things. We've moved things out of most spaces to be redone, but the contractor hasn't actually started yet. They've (he and his framer- that's framer not farmer) worked up their plans, measured some things, given us a contract, and ordered trusses but as of yet that's the extent of their work. We are all sort of on hold until the trusses get here then it's full steam ahead. They did have this lovely dumpster delivered. It makes parking in the driveway a treat. It also makes it interesting to get in and out of the front door because it's unfortunately right in front of the sidewalk, but that was necessary to ensure that more of the debris got into the dumpster than on the driveway when they rip the roof and part of the side of the house off. *WoopWoop raise da roof!*
As far as any other work, we rented a storage unit and have started packing it full and Henry has taken the liberty of starting to gut the office area. That's not really part of the contracted renovation on the house, it's more of a no time like the present thing. The ceiling will be removed as part of the renovation anyway and the drywall and insulation in there really sucked as did the fake framing that they put up to hang drywall- seriously, you couldn't find a stud to hang a shelf which is a HUGE thing to me. It all had to go. It smelled funny and it was old and weird and the electrician will need access to put in the million plugs for all my equipment. #BuyAllTheThings!!! That room will have its own dedicated circuit which means that it won't be tied into the exterior GFI circuit. That was a really stupid and cheap move by the previous homeowners. I'm pretty sure that's not to code. Anyway, when we explained to the electrician that we wanted four new circuits with this he was kind of shocked and obviously asked why since that's not really how it would normally be done. We had to explain that we both work from home and have special equipment and that we will each have an office for said equipment so it's a necessary evil. So anyway, here's what the office looks like all naked and such.
As for the rest of the house, it looks pretty much the same. Here's one last shot of that. It's not really the most current picture but the shape of the house is still like this.
Some of you might wonder what our end goal is with this, so for all you visualists and those with inquiring minds, I've worked up some drawings. Pretend that I'm good with photoshop.
Here is sort of what the house will look like when we're finished. It will get all new wide plank vinyl siding. We're still looking at samples and trying to choose a color but it will probably be something fairly similar to the current color. If you're more of a technical person, here's a rough (very rough) sketch of what currently exists as well as what will change. The dimensions are all wrong but that's ok. I also just realized that the closet in what will be Jonas's room shows that it juts out into the room but it doesn't, it's actually over the stairs so he will have a little more room than it appears.
We still have to gut Colin's room which is the one downstairs behind the office and off the kitchen, and we still have to move all of our things out of the master bed and bath. Colin and Jonas will be bunking with Kinsley and Henry and I will be bunking downstairs in the living room on an inflatable mattress. Sounds delightful am I right? You guys know you're jealous. My office and Henry's office are/will be in the dining room. I am thankful for super yards to keep babies out of places they shouldn't be. It's cramped living already, but it's gonna get worse before it gets better. As I said before, we are all on hold until the trusses are built and delivered. I am trying to enjoy having my master suite as long as possible to maintain whatever dignity I have until this is all over. They estimate like 3 months before it's all completely finished. So there you have it so far, that's what's going on here. It's a good thing that everyone will have their own space when this is over because we're all going to get sick of each other. If you guys think of it, y'all pray for us! ~Kellie~
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