One of the many rotting beams.

Here is one of several rotten beams we found. This one was under the side door on the North side of the house. A porch had been built here but wasn't flashed properly causing water to run down on the beam for years. Had to tear it out and replace it.

Paint and trim work in Guest Bedroom

Well we got the guest bedroom painted and the trim work done. Now just need a little final touch-up painting and the carpet. Damn it feels good to be getting some things almost completed.

More work on the Master Bedroom

Getting closer on the master bedroom. Here are some shots of the beaded ceiling that Trey helped me put in along with shots of Terri hanging wallpaper and border. Got the accent lights in and you can see the partially finished product.

Kitchen Double Beaded Ceiling

Here is the center of the kitchen ceiling. Sheet rock on the sides but the center section is double beaded wood. Several shots of the progress.

Pantry Wall

This is the pantry wall with the hole for the microwave. First shot is just the framed up wall then covered with OSB. Sheet rock to follow.

Terri's Closet/Dressing Room/Washroom

Here is Terri's closet/dressing room/utility room. It was a bedroom that had a large closet in one end. We opened up part of the wall between the room and closet. The washer and dryer will go in what was once the closet. The rest will be for Terri's stuff.

Guest Suite

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I want my guests to be comfortable and have privacy if needed. We decided to enlarge the opening to the guest room and basically do a quasi-mirror image of the master suite sans the washroom, large closet, and screened porch. It does have an entry that can be closed off to the rest of the house for privacy.
First shot is of the entry to the guest suite. The next two are of the guestroom itself and the last two are of the guest bath.

Kitchen Area

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I've been really dreading starting the kitchen project. We tore out the old utility room and ceiling. I also removed the old kitchen counter top and upper cabinets. It really opened up the whole downstairs. Talk about open concept. The greatroom/kitchen will contain over 1000 square feet. There will be a cooking/sink/dishwasher island in the center. Refrigerator and cabinets/counter on the back wall. The pantry will be just to right with part of it extending under the staircase. Don't have pictures of it, but the bottoms of the support beams were rotten and had to be cut off and repaired. I also had to reposition one support to open up the kitchen area.
First shot is a full view of the greatroom/kitchen. The others are of the kitchen and pantry area.

Master Bedroom

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I know I've been away too long but will try to catch up now. Here are a few shots of the master bedroom. The first shot is the entryway leading to the master suite. It is totally separated from the rest of the house for privacy. Next is a south to north view showing the entrance to my closet in the end. The indention at the top of the wall is a shelf to be used for some type of decoration. The last two views are in the opposite direction showing the double French doors that will lead out to a private screened porch just for the master suite. You can also see the entrance to Terri's closet/dressing room. The washroom is also in one end of this closet. Don't worry, its plenty big. Including the porch, the master suite will have somewhere in the neighborhood of 1000 square feet. Hell that's bigger than my entire first house. Almost forgot. The ceiling in the master bedroom will be double beaded planking.