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Day One
The guest bath had to be stripped to the studs. Dry rot and just general UGLY!
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The dining room just needed a new window and a slight change to the entry. Notice the skillful use of blue tape.
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Now to implement the plan.
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The family room had the slider in the wrong place and a really ugly fireplace insert.
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Out they go!
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This is where the chimney was for that fireplace insert.
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The family room ceiling just didn't have that pizazz!
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Just a slight modification.
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PC software help to devise what we wanted it to ultimately look like.
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But first a little demolition. Looking out through the kitchen & garage toward the front yard.
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Those that came before use were not really concerned about engineering & structure.
The arrow points to where the post supporting a 30 foot beam is NOT IN ONE PIECE. Notice the artistic modifications to studs to accomodate the cooktop vent.
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It is amazing the damage a termite colony can do.
In one closet we found the path through the wall studs to the roof.
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George & Michael having a planning session in the guest bedroom.
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The house really needed a new master bath and again the PC software help to get the plan started.
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But first the roof line needs to be changed a bit.
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Even the sheetrocker got into the light hearted mood.
When Gretchen complained the doorway was blocked, he used his little hatchet to make a grand entry!
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