Renovation updates

I told you the next time I would post I would have renovation updates. And I do! Yippee!!!! God is good. And the renovation is going fast and we are happy about that. Here are some before and "during" shots. After photos will come when it is all complete.

Here is the living room before work. The brick wall is actually to your left. Notice on the right side of the picture the old paneling wall and notice the openings into the next room.

Before:
During renovation:
Floors have been removed. Panel wall has been removed. Wall openings have been squared up and widen to match the other openings.

Not much happening in the kitchen besides floor removal. Appliances are being ordered this weekend and cabinets will be stained a darker color next week.

Before:

During renovation:

This is the back room. It was an old porch that the previous owners enclosed. The floor, however, is unlevel.

Before:

During renovation:
The floor has been taken up and the openings have been squared and widen to match the others. Also, below you can see that the floor has been leveled. Yippee. It really makes a difference.

A new window was also installed in that room. Here is the inside picture. It really brightens up that room and i love being able to look to the backyard.

The view from the backyard to the new window. Lovely!

Bathrooms are at the same place. Everything is being ripped out and new is coming. I am only going to show the master bath.

Before: (sorry for the darkness ... didn't have electricity then!)


During renovation:

Below is part of the master bedroom that included a wonderful sliding glass door. I didn't want it to stay since John travels so much and I was scared it would be a great entry point for robbers. So ... the door is gone and a wonderful window is now in its place.

Before:

Window on far right is the new one. Sorry for the outside shot. I forgot to take one inside. I was amazed by how awesome it looked I totally forgot.

And on another note, last Friday night we (MA & I, John was out of town working) went to our first Starkville Academy (SA) game with my counsin-in-law, Amanda, and her daughter, Hannah. Amanda's husband, my cousin, Chris, is the now the basketball coach at SA. Amanda started her first year of vet school in July and is doing great. She is so smart. We love having them here and MA and Hannah play great together.

More renovation pictures coming next week. Have a great Labor day weekend every one! :)