My Life in a Zip-Top Bag

The flooring company is doing their utmost best to keep dust at bay.  I feel like the boy in the bubble or living in a zip-top bag.

On Wednesday when all this went up, I was caught off guard.  I told them I needed access to food as Jacob and I were home.  They left a zipper access to the kitchen but the island was sealed off on both sides before I could get any utensils.  I gave up eating from home and ordered pizza, we ate in Jacob's bedroom.  Thursday we all had a respite as I went to work and Jacob and Hope went to Brentwood for the day.  Silly me I thought they would be done by Thursday.  When I came home from work and it wasn't done I wanted to cry.  Friday I was more prepared for life in a bubble.  I packed up a cooler full of food and drinks knowing we would be trapped until their lunch break.  Taking the dog out for a break was the only reason we needed to leave the bubble.  I am crossing my fingers that they finish today.

Life Under Construction

Life under construction is complicated this week.  We are replacing our hardwood floors and remodeling our bathroom at the same time.  Our furniture is dispersed throughout the house.

It took the crew of 3 all day to remove the old hardwood from this room alone.

We ate dinner on our towel covered dinning room table on the patio last night.  

Hope seems unfazed by the whole affair.

The Bathroom Project

The Zwangs, not wanting to stay idle too long decided to remodel their downstairs bathroom.  

We, I mean Bill, took out the bathtub. We will be moving the toilet and putting the laundry in the house!

Toilet anyone?  As Bill says extra seating.

Our backyard is beginning to look like a flea market.  I will post pictures as we go along.  Or you can come for a visit, just expect dust.

Construction Final

This is a picture of the plastic room that the crew built to keep all the dust out while they put in our new sliding glass door. It was very successful.

Before shots.

Our new sliding glass door that slides like butter. We are enjoying all the extra light.

The painted block wall and patio furniture moved in. We are still deciding on whether to buy new or keep our existing set.

Now we need to do landscaping, ah the fun continues. At least we got our project finished before summer.

Construction Update

Block wall going up.

Completed block wall.

Michael staining all the beams. He did the plywood as well.

Completed structure.

Roofing went on yesterday. It provided hours of entertainment for Jacob. Next week the new sliding glass door will be going in and stucco will go on the block wall.

We Have Concrete

Day 2 of Hanukkah brought new concrete. We are moving right along with our backyard project. Austin is a bit upset that he can't go in the backyard right now but at least he gets to go for a walk.

Tree Moving Day

Our maple tree needed to come out to make way for our new patio so today was tree moving day.

Here is its new location. The pipes for the sprinklers needed moving so Jacob helped.

Now we will see if the tree survives the move. Next project is gas lines for the new BBQ.

Construction Again

Great idea #492, start construction right before the holidays. Bonus points given for starting during the rainy season. Double points given for having 4-legged furry creature to track the mud in (and 2-legged short creature too). To top it all off, being home from work/school so we can hear all the jack hammers is priceless. "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, every where we go..." Happy holidays.