Demolition Day

Although we took measurements on the weekend, the real demolition started today. Adair and Hailey, after stripping out the gross old carpets upstairs, are now tackling the two layers of stick on tiles and linoleum, as you can see in the picture.

Michelle, my resident electrician, was checking out all the sockets and the panel.

I was out and about shopping! Actually I was ordering a new back patio door to replace the tired busted aluminum one, and a replacement bathtub for the lovely green one in there now., and a couple of new toilets.

Hailey's dad, Cecil was helping today as well, and was removing all the carpet strips and trim. Such energy! Hope it keeps running smoothly. I tried to corner a kitchen person in Home Depot, but someone else got to her first! Was going to get IKEA kitchen, but they want you to design and upload your own plan, then just go and pick it up! I think I need a bit more guidance than that.

Until next time.. the demolition saga continues...

House Closing

As of 3:30pm November 27, 2009 (yesterday) we got the keys to this semi-detached house in small town, Ontario.

As it was a foreclosure, there was no one to move out, and the place was cleaned out. So, it is just crying for some updates.

I got the keys from the lawyer, and went to take my first walk through, and what got to me first, was the lovely stale, actually gross aroma!

NOTE: First job, remove gross carpets! That seems to be the origin of the "not so nice" smell.

The pipes had been drained and the water shut off and the heat was on low (55), I guess they were in for the long haul in trying to sell this house.

Took lots of "before" pictures, just like on those DIY shows, and hope to give this house the attention it needs. Just need to organize a list, and priorities. Already booked a furnace inspection for next week, and my son, is already to start work on Monday. My daughter (a second year electrical apprentice) will put in new smoke detectors etc and give the place a "electrical checkup".

Today, I will drag hubby to the house, to take a few measurements for a new kitchen. He is busy with his own business, and is letting me run with this on my own.

So, got my clipboard, got my budget, and am ready to go!