Project Renovation begins

[AquaPython]

and so the fun begins!

made it to Lowe's last night, most of the lighting upgrades have been purchased, along with some spackle and paint stuff.

total spent so far $637.27

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/mikeg31781/house/SNC00048.jpg

[shmike]

Exciting.

Have you decided anything on the floors yet?

[AquaPython]

bamboo

[Moto Phil]

What? No lava lamps and day glow posters? :?:

[AquaPython]

see below...

[shmike]

bamboo

So it's a done deal?

Are you going to contract it out or do it yourself?

[AquaPython]

doing it with my neighbor who does them all the time.

[LOZ]

cool. upgrading is always nice.

if you are planning furniture upgrade in the near future...
as soon as I become permanent at my new job(ill be 3 months next week), ill have home furniture available at a good discount, so Ill let you know as soon as it happens.

good luck on your project. :rockwoot:

[AquaPython]

what makes you think your used shit is an upgrade from what i have?

[Lino]

cool. upgrading is always nice.

if you are planning furniture upgrade in the near future...
as soon as I become permanent at my new job(ill be 3 months next week), ill have home furniture available at a good discount, so Ill let you know as soon as it happens.

good luck on your project. :rockwoot:

let me know..

[vickibocc]

yay mikey!! im so happy you can finally start your project. Can't wait for pics of the progress.

[Curb]

what makes you think your used shit is an upgrade from what i have?
you can never upgrade from the soul suckers!!!!:boobs:


and if you need hand reaching the ceiling lemme know

[AquaPython]

some of you may recall these blasphemous things.
i got some antique peeps looking at these pics telling me they are 3-500 range each, which is interesting.... now only if i can sell them!
these are some of the first things going.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/mikeg31781/sell/SNC00050.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/mikeg31781/sell/SNC00051.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/mikeg31781/sell/SNC00053.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/mikeg31781/sell/SNC00055.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/mikeg31781/sell/SNC00062.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/mikeg31781/sell/SNC00063.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/mikeg31781/sell/SNC00077.jpg

[Curb]

some of you may recall these blasphemous things.
i got some antique peeps looking at these pics telling me they are 3-500 range each, which is interesting.... now only if i can sell them!
these are some of the first things going.


no shit...try calling up a consignment shop...see what they'll do, we usually charge 10% when someone wants to put a bike in here. get some concrete prices on them and give it a shot

[LOZ]

what makes you think your used shit is an upgrade from what i have?

you missed my point, I didnt say my personal furniture.... I meant furniture from where I work, at cost price...

dumbass.


xoxox.

[shmike]

you missed my point, I didnt say my personal furniture.... I meant furniture from where I work, at cost price...

dumbass.


xoxox.

That is what I thought.

I was wondering if you were going to work for a used furniture company. :lol:

[AquaPython]

keep me informed lozie

[shmike]

what makes you think your used shit is an upgrade from what i have?

keep me informed lozie

http://onlineathens.com/images/062603/maddox1.jpg

[AquaPython]

well i seriously considered continuing with "what makes you think your job's shit is an upgrade from what i have?" but in case it is, i dont want to shoot myself in the proverbial foot. congrats on posting a pic.

[AquaPython]

wow this place is so dead :(

here is the last week's progress in between the weekend visitors and excursions:

bathroom before

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/mikeg31781/house/SNC00062.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/mikeg31781/house/SNC00063.jpg


bathroom after
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/mikeg31781/house/SNC00049.jpg

hallway before

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/mikeg31781/house/SNC00053.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/mikeg31781/house/SNC00055.jpg

hallway after
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/mikeg31781/house/SNC00113.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/mikeg31781/house/SNC00114.jpg

[shmike]

Good choices.

I stumbled across this site the other day.

http://www.mirrormate.com/?_ixref=mmgmirror_mate&gclid=CPrK0o6Ko5sCFQmbnAodOlp9Aw

A cheap way to spruce up a bathroom.

[AquaPython]

thanks, yea the bathroom we just wanted something simple and clean - the hallway looks nice by itself, but the style and color will match the rest of the stuff we are going to do.

[AquaPython]

cool about the mirrormate thing, but that bathroom is not getting touched this year i dont think. i expect it would cost ~8 grand to do anything worthwhile in there. all of that yellow tile has to be pulled out, then there is the yellow tub.... big project there.

[shmike]

cool about the mirrormate thing, but that bathroom is not getting touched this year i dont think. i expect it would cost ~8 grand to do anything worthwhile in there. all of that yellow tile has to be pulled out, then there is the yellow tub.... big project there.

Bathrooms are pricey.

Another thing to consider is painting the tiles.

My parents had it done at their condo. The bathroom is white. You'd never know unless I told you that the tiles and tub were once brown.

[AquaPython]

same paint would work on the tub too ? probably that same ceramic porcelain material, no ?

[shmike]

same paint would work on the tub too ? probably that same ceramic porcelain material, no ?

Yes same paint.

I don't know if it is something you can buy yourself but I know there are companies that specialize in tile and tub repainting.

It's a hell of a lot cheaper and easier than gutting the whole room.

[vickibocc]

Looks great Mikey. After watching a shitload of HGTV, the experts have taught me that changing out the lighting alone makes a huge difference.

DVR a show called "Save My Bath" for inspiration.

[Bcb871810]

I'm repairing a hole in the wall. Does that make me cool too?

[shmike]

I'm installing a glory hole in the wall. Does that make me cool too?

Very.

[Bcb871810]

Awesome.

[AquaPython]

ben i got a lot of that to do soon.

[FuryThree]

glad its starting to come together for ya!

[BICH]

looks nice

[AquaPython]

some have seen this already...

old thermostat
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/mikeg31781/house/4771_97625091303_709891303_2092684_.jpg
new thermostat
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/mikeg31781/house/6253_99378846303_709891303_2120287_.jpg

old dining room chandalier
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/mikeg31781/house/6253_99378841303_709891303_2120286_.jpg

the replacement
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/mikeg31781/house/6253_99378851303_709891303_2120288_.jpg

total spent to date : 865.28

[LOZ]

good shizzle Mike. :dthumb:

[shmike]

Looking good.

It's a shame you couldn't integrate the humidistat with the new thermostat.

I wonder if they make an affordable all-in-one?

[AquaPython]

i think the wires are there for it, but not sure if there is control for it. a lot people been telling me i should leave it.

[AquaPython]

spent the last 4 days busting my ass on my house. i am ready for my upcoming vacation!
pics coming shortly

in wall speaker system 99% done
walls patched , sanded and ready for primer , 80% done.
removal of "grandma's window treatment" done.
paint samples purchased , applied, paints selected. done.
removal of glass sliding doors. done.
removal of sliding door frames (which rest on an, internal / external concrete wall. done.

however the last one left a whole new side project:
filling in the gaping holes in the archways (2x) with joint compound. first coat applied.

and in the meantime, toilet broke, sink doesnt drain because there is no drain stopper and H dropped a toothpaste cap down it. im surprised it took a year for one of us to drop something....
so, new toilet fill valve. done.
new toilet lever, that doesnt flop around. done.
cut away old glued sink trap and replace with removable one. done.
install new sink drain stopper. done.

total so far $1004.29

[shmike]

removal of glass sliding doors. done.
removal of sliding door frames (which rest on an, internal / external concrete wall. done.

however the last one left a whole new side project:
filling in the gaping holes in the archways (2x) with joint compound. first coat applied.

Congrats on the progress!

I didn't realize you were removing the sliders.

Are you putting in French doors or just making them passage ways?

Is the Florida room insulated well enough for that?

What about the sliders to your room, did you take those out too?

[AquaPython]

thanks!'
leaving it open, its a very nice feel, and keeps that room cooler (rest of house temp). better for computing and the fishtank as well.

leaving the sliding door on the bedroom.

[AquaPython]

was up to 2 am last night finishing the prep, priming and painting (with H) the master bed and master closet. H took these pics with her iphone (crappy) , and got the now-too-warm-toned flouresents blaring in the shot. i adjusted that pic a little bit to match the first one. i will take better pics later, still need to do the white trim, but that is after we are done with the rest of the painting.


still working on the archways with joint compound - hopefully just one more coat (i was going to add water for the last coat and mix it. any one done this ? )

still need to get the rest of the paint and primer, but total so far:
$1092.85

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/mikeg31781/house/room2.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/mikeg31781/house/room.jpg

[vickibocc]

lookin very nice!! can't wait to see that carpet go! that will make it look amazing!!

[AquaPython]

thanks vicki - it seems i landed some free carpet for the bedrooms - but that will be last, two weeks i do the bamboo in the living room!

[vickibocc]

woo! is it just going in the living room? or the dining room too??

[AquaPython]

wow - after an exhausting week of non stop working , finally got the living room and florida room painted! things are finally starting to take shape !