House remodel

Here are some pictures of the house after it was painted. Also, I had new shingle siding added. I wrapped the porch columns, made new porch steps with a handrail and made an awning for the kitchen window.

Kitchen remodel

What started a couple of months ago wrapped up today when I put the last knob on the drawers.  I love the new kitchen and I have no intention of ever changing it again.

Star War Frames

Keegan and I made some frames for some art prints Jacob got for Christmas last year.  I was very impressed by how well he did. He is quite the helper.

Oh Christmas Tree -- made by Sophie

Sophie did the complete construction on our little tree with just a bit of guidance from me.  I did the decorations.  We also made a second one to send to my friend, Patricia for Christmas. 

Project REDO the dining room

Fresh paint and trim, additional lighting and window shades in place of curtains.  I like it much better. 

A couple of tiny projects

First, let me admit a few things.

1) I am a liar.
2) I think I could be an addict.
3) I am currently searching for a 12 step program for my addiction.
4) I may just need medication.

Hi. My name is Perri and ............

Here's what happened. I remodeled both bathrooms a few months ago. And I swore to my family and friends that there would be NO more projects for 2017. They scoffed. I was adamant.

BUT, when the new master bathroom door frame was put in, it didn't line up exactly with the old one. Which left a gap in the carpet in the bedroom floor around the door. It was about an inch wide. It drove me bonkers.

A person can't sleep in a room that drives them bonkers. So last week, Wes and I removed the carpet. I put down new flooring like the rest that is slowly but surely going throughout the house and did a few other things.

Yesterday, Keegan came and helped me finish the woodwork. He is quickly becoming the best helper ever. He listens and follows directions with precision.

My brother also came over and hung the door I made last week.

I'm not gonna say no more projects, but I don't think I will have anymore until cooler weather. I think I can live with that.

Revamped the Hallway

4 layers of wallpaper - many, many, many hours of work - but the hallway looks great. The doors were stained and we installed new door knobs. New trim stained and installed. Painted the walls and the pictures rehung. It looks great compared to its' previous state. I'm very happy with how it turned out.

Before we started all the trim was just "natural" - meaning Bill had put it up without doing a thing to it first.  What a difference stain makes!

 
 

 

 

 

Totally Finished Kids' Room

Help -- or Not so much help

Sophie and Keegan both wanted to learn to paint with a roller.  I had the perfect hallway project.  Sophie had learned all she wanted to know about 8 minutes into her lesson.  Keegan, however, painted like a fiend -  3 coats and then did some spray painting on a sign. They came on different days. She left me to go play computer games. Keegan didn't stop until we went for ice cream.  He was awesome!

 

 

 

The Hallway Deconstruction continues

Me: Do you want the good news or bad news?

Wes: Both

Me: The bad news is that every layer of wallpaper has to come off. We can't paint over the bottom layer like I had hoped.  The good news is that I can admit when I'm wrong.

Wes: Changed my mind. Neither.