Work, Wet Work?

April 10th  and this girl was in the ocean. I know I am standing on the sidewalk but Martin was working on the house ( someone has to) and did not have the time to go to the beach. With my first wet suit in  hand, you know I made the time on a sunny 60 degree day.

One hour and three great body surfed waves latter I feel so happy I would burst but the wet suit is keeping my insides in and warm at that. Who needs work I have waves, sorry Martin.

The 80% Factor

 A few months ago, I upset Martin when I stated that my office was 80% complete. He claimed it is almost done and the number should be 98%. Well my math is based on time and his on actual work needing to be finished and no, my office bath is not finished. Not that I am complaining, because I know what work has been happening and the multiple skills that Martin has to make this all happen.



Drywall Crew

Electrician

Carpenter







Tile Expert (his Favorite Trade)







Dry Wall Again

Plumber and Planner ( New Laundry Room)

 

 

 

And in between he is the demolition crew.  Do not feel too bad for him though I am helping out a lot of the time and he is loving every minute of this project.

Removing unused side porch to make room for one more parking space and preparing house for siding and new roof.

Never Meant To Be

Building two was never meant to be. Upon looking at the property Martin and I decided we would tear it down, and never went inside until after the purchase. I am glad we kept it and transformed it in to two apartments, my office, Martins work shop and the laundry room.  As we finish the last stages of the renovation Martin and I agree that it would have been wiser to build the work shop first rather than last but what is it they say about the best plans?  

We now have a kitchen to feed the crew.

Martin Teaching

Replacing Walls.

My Temp Office Has a Big Draft

Insane!

My Office Space Taking Shape!

A Full Bath! This Is Exciting Now!

Apartment B.  Every Bit Of Wood Is New!



A Bathtub!!!!!!!!!

Tile Installed

Water Heaters

Workshop - Someday

 Winter is over but not gone and the construction continues on.

We Need A Kitchen, Please Hurry!

No Kitchen = No food (Yeah Right!)

As 2012 began I could see the kitchen take form. 

 

Meanwhile many other projects started and finished, such as insulating.

Then the second house was disassembled 8 feet at a time and rebuilt. Martin calls it "Building a house the hard way!

A trench for electric line.

 

 

 



New doorway  to Basement of back building. My office at this point is on the top floor, and yes I am working with all this crazy happening around me.