Adventures in Home Remodeling

[ret5hd]

8:30 AM - start removing the first of three windows to be replaced in the bedroom we are currently remodeling.

8:45 AM - accidentally knock out about 6 bricks from the wall outside said window.

9:15 AM - finish removing said window, and start modifying the rough opening to fit the new window.

10:00 AM - hear a LOUD racket from the back yard. discover that the air compressor has finally gave up the ghost (hell, it was new in 1975)

10:30 AM - finish re-rough-framing for the new window.

11:00 AM - finish installing the new window in the rough opening. take a break.

12:00 noon - head to Lowe's. Buy mortar, trowels, bucket, caulk, and a brand new 60 gallon air compressor (to be delivered monday). Apologzie to wife for spending so much money. take another break.

2:00 PM - mix mortar and replace bricks from step 2. quit for the day.

TOTAL accomplished : only one of three windows replaced and spent way too much money.

maybe next weekend will be better.

[madmax]

1. Ahhh the joys of home ownership

Been there, done that...3 times. No, didn't make a lot of money for our sweat equity but, that's another story.

Seriously, if you love the house and the neighborhood it's worth the effort. :hi:

[ret5hd]

3. we LOVE the house and neighborhood...

built 1939, 2 br 1 bath cottage in the arts district in fort worth tx.

believe it or not, fort worth has some of the finest museums in the world. within 5 or 6 blocks is the kimball, the museum of modern art, amon carter museum, the omni science museum, and the cowgirl hall of fame.

[xxqqqzme]

2. sounds like you're right

on track 4 a DIY project.

Rule of thumb from DIY vet: Any project always costs twice as much and takes 3 times longer.

[ret5hd]

4. ahh yes, but still half as much as hiring it done...

we've already done one bedroom and the bathroom.

still to do: living room, dining room, and kitchen.