I went to work from 7:30-12:30 today. As soon as I got home, I started nagging Kevin. "What tools do I need to get from dad? What should I look for?" He went himself, and got what we needed, and we got started. We are going for a rough, western look to the back porch. This is gonna work great. He got the pine boards cheap because they have a bow to them, or a twist, or a nail-hole or two. These normally $6 boards were bought for 5 cents each. I love a bargain, as well as a husband who works at a lumber yard.
We found that, with the toilet off and nobody TOUCHING that bathroom, there was still a slow drip in the basement. We tracked it until we realized that it's coming from behind the tub. DAMN! Who wants to pull the tub and tile? Not me, dangit. We called the mortgage insurance folks again, and they're gonna contact us to let us know if there is a recommended plumber in the area. If not, we'll have to pay it again, and get reimbursed. The well of money is running dry, folks.
It felt good to do so much for my house today. Now, I look for western/cowboy decorations. I already have many ideas, including horseshoes for hooks, a barrell for a bar-heighth table, and a cactus or two in the corners. I can't wait until it's done. We don't have enough wood to finish all of the walls, but we'll get close. I don't want to pay full price, so we'll have to wait for more rejects to be returned from job sites.
Well, I've done more carpentry work today than ever in my life, and I'm bushed. We'll get back at it bright and early in the morning. More pictures to come!
5 comments:
wow it slooks so good and better than I thought for 5 cent boards. and hey your sleeping dont bother me but I sure hope you had deorderant on LOL Man I tore out my tub last year got pics in my joural yes its a pain
Turned out precious! Who knows you may end up with your own "How to" Home Improvement website by the time you get your house like you want it. lol - Barbara
WOW...that really looks great. I like that rustic look. I'd sure take some of that wood for the price too.........hint hint. LOL
My pa always told me that a "harvest moon" was either good OR bad luck depending on what you deserve. I say you and Kevin deserve much good luck.
Lovin' the porch! I have some 'western' theme things that I've picked up over the years that I'm saving for when we finally get a house... I find I don't do much 'decorating' when living in an apartment cause I know it's not going to be forever and the thought of having to take it all back down <shudder> :)
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