702 McKinley - A Remodeling Journey

Working Hard

And sometimes I'm hardly working...Here are just a few action shots to prove demo and construction is happening. I still have the kitchen demo/construction post to share, but again...I'm working for a slave driver! (Did I mention I love cheesing for photos?)

Here I am showing off my TBT Hammer! My job for two days was to remove (or hammer in) nails from where the slats (that held the plaster) were nailed. Mind you, a slat is no more than 3 inches wide. So on each vertical 2x4" were two nails every three inches in a room that is 9 to 10 feet in height! Oh yeah, the ceiling beams had a ton of nails too.

Drilling holes for the electrical to go through! Yep, I drilled about 5 holes! And then the battery died! 

Bye bye purple toilet! 

Mmm, cheeseburger! Thanks, Dad!

 
Cheese! I'm working hard holding this support!

Lackluster & Fancy-free!

* Tomboy Tools represent!  Gloves, Hammer & Knee Pads! (I also used my mini crowbar & Sean used my screwdriver)

FYI, if you wondering why my hair looks a little dull and maybe slightly gray, it's because I just can't wash my hair 5 times in one shower in order to get all of the plaster dust out...my limit is 4 washes!

Needless to say, for the past two (nearly 3 days), Sean, friends, family and I have been busy demolishing the kitchen, laundry and 1/2 bath...Post to follow! I promise...I have half of it done! If only Sean would give me a night off, maybe I could update you on the process....and put up some before & demo photos!

No rest for the weary! Sean's a slave driver...at least he provides beer and let's us take breaks!

The hardworking crew of Thursday night!
Clockwise from top left: Chad Geuy, Ross Miller, Me (double masking it!) Sean, & Mitch Rank (*not pictured is my dear mother...she was a huge help too!)

By the way, I'm going to start working on a design to make a mask without bands that go around the whole head...that mushroom head thing I've got going on with my hair is NOT attractive! 

So much love for those who have volunteered/continue to volunteer their evenings to helping Sean & I! THANK YOU!