Back to it

Well it's been awhile since our last post. This is not because we haven't wanted to get stuff done, we just have been short on two things: time and money. Jake had time this last wkd as the girls and I went on a minivacation with my parents and brother. He got ALOT done without us being the usual distractions (we are, by the way, distractions he welcomes). :)



Ok, the former "shag room." We still call it that even though there is not smidge of shag in sight. It will be the family room eventually.

This whole space (the "shag room") was a garage converted (very poorly) to living space by the previous (original) owners. They must have done it about 30 years ago (judging by the shag and paneling) and it really needs alot of "behind the walls" updating. Like, new electrical, new insulation (all of the pink fiber glass and white foam will be taken out and we're going to spray foam the exterior walls), some new duct work, and new lighting. We're also thinking new windows since it is ground level.

Here are some more views of the space previously. And worry not about our children, this space and its exposed insulation is completely closed off from the rest of the house.

Did my amazing husband stop with that room? Oh no! He jumped right into the laundry/bath off the entry way. After framing in the exterior concrete wall, adding a pocket door, and hiding the previously exposed plumbing, we're going to make this space bigger, add a nice walk-in shower (a tub won't fit), a new vanity/sink and new toilet. In addition, it will have all new flooring that will tie in with the entry way (cork we're thinking would be warm, stylish, and "green"). Our only point of contention is the ceiling. Jake wants a suspended ceiling (ugliest things ever, I think), and while I understand the need with all of the pipes to the upstairs bath, I am pushing for a white beadboard ceiling...still accessible, replaceable, and much, MUCH better looking. Stay tuned to see who wins this one. :)