Close to done!
The construction of the guest bedroom downstairs is complete. 100%. All that remains is mud&tape, and then painting. Tim did the entire thing himself. Framed, constructed and erected the walls; installed the electrical - lights, switches; ran cable for TV, computer; cut and installed all of the sheet rock to the walls and ceiling and around the windows and doors; hung the doors; Added insulation in the couple of nooks that were missing it (most of the basement walls were insulated during original house construction, knowing that we'd be finishing out the basement later). The end result is a spacious, yet warm and cozy and well lit guest bedroom with lots of natural light coming in from the windows and french doors that open to the back yard. All in all, I think it's going to be quite lovely and comortable.
Tim and I each had a king size bed when we were dating and living in our separate abodes. After we got married, we never bothered to get rid of the extra one; just put it in storage. Now it'll go in the guest bedroom along with the 2nd set of bedroom furniture that we never bothered to get rid of either - a pine dresser and matching bedside table, a glider with footrest that I used to have in Robyn's room, our extra TV, carpeting, and the art that we still need to hang that didn't fit upstairs :-)
The mud & tape guy comes on Monday. By the end of next week it should be ready to start painting. It'll be done and ready in time for Mom and Dad's arrival Dec 22nd.
Don't worry Dad. We've got tonnes of other stuff to keep you busy even if we manage to finish up the painting before you get here. Have you ever reupholstered dining room chairs? I hear it's almost as much fun as painting ;-) And our house plants need some tender loving care after 3 years of neglect - pruning, fresh soil, bigger pots. And of course I'm looking forward to seeing what you can concoct in this kitchen of ours - as long as it isn't hotdogs, frozen meatballs, chicken nuggets, or mac & cheese :-)
Ok so for all our other friends and relatives out there - the room opens up for you after January 5th. Don't be shy - let us know when you're comin'!
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Don't worry, I don't think you ever have to worry about dad serving frozen meatballs.
Incidentally, if you ever need a doggie door installed in a sliding glass patio door, he's your man. Dexter and Zeppelin are very happy with Grampa's handiwork.
Posted by Sarah on November 30, 2008 5:48 AM.Nice Doors.
Posted by Patti on November 30, 2008 9:29 PM.