August 2
The first washing machine (which will eventually end up in the coldstore) is temporarily installed. 30 years old but the Miele is still working well. Time has come for me to mark out and cut ....
Category: First Floor
July 31
Lee finished and left site Tuesday. Dominic and I spent Monday moving the plasterboard outside under protective plastic to make room for the incoming furniture. Tuesday and Wednesday were spent moving the furniture from the ....
July 25
A trip to collect some wood for a solid solution and then fit it and cover it with nano board ready for tiling. Lee has prioritised the painting of the dressing room so that I ....
July 23
Lee has now applied a second coat to most of the surfaces. One final one to go then it is sanding prior to painting. The proper bandstand has arrived which is far more secure. With ....
July 22
Lee has progressed well even through he is on his own. I occupied myself by building and fitting the wardrobe units for the mezzanine space. The right had sifde was a little tight but I ....
July 15
Everything is now ready for Lee to come in and joint the boards with the exception of this corner in the guest bedroom. The issues with the volet over the front door has still not ....
July 12
Yesterday was spent moving the remaining items from the storage area so it could go off hire and save some money. The weather has been very kind and most of the stuff brought over is ....
July 10
With the insulation in place the cabling can be prepared. Took some time as the original design would not work with the positions of the ceiling support bars but eventually I found a spacing that ....
July 9
Into the master bedroom. First is the insulation. It is hot and sweaty and I am wearing a full face mask to avoid inhaling the dust so not a pleasant job.
July 8
With the en-suite done, it is into the guest bedroom. Cabling for lights done so up with the first plasterboard. By mid afternoon the ceiling is up. The holes for the light have not been ....