Friday, September 26, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
Things I've Learned
... That the term "flush" doesnt always mean what you do after going to the bathroom.
... That countersink is a drilling method, not a counter with a sink in it :)
... That when Eric says "fir" or "grounded" he is talking about something electrical
... That "mud is magical"
... That I have an amazing husband who has taught me a lot :)
... That countersink is a drilling method, not a counter with a sink in it :)
... That when Eric says "fir" or "grounded" he is talking about something electrical
... That "mud is magical"
... That I have an amazing husband who has taught me a lot :)
Week 10? (time flies!)
Where did we leave off?
Life has been busy the last couple of weeks, but we have been making progress on the house. Currently, most of the drywall is up. We started mudding this week (basically adding a putty-like adhesive to all of the seams and screw holes in the walls). We have made great progress on the master, office and living room. Our goal is paint the master next week (fingers crossed!). Eric keeps telling me that "mud will fix it" and now I am starting to believe it!
Here is Eric getting ready to mud:
Here is what the walls look like right now. They are starting to look like walls again!
We were lucky to have some helping hands this weekend-- Thanh helped out on Saturday, and Heather (pictured below) came by on Sunday (thanks, friends!)
We got to 'play' a bit too this weekend!
Friday night we went to Carkeek beach and saw a beautiful sunset -- everytime I go to this park I am in awe that this beautiful place is less than a mile from our house!
Sunday we had family over for a sunny bbq and got to see Kelly and Chris (in town from Koln, Germany).
Here is Eric with Jamie & Bob's adorable dog:
Chris, Kelly & Dad:
I (Christina) even got out for a bike ride around Lake Washington today. What a beautiful September we are having!!!
Life has been busy the last couple of weeks, but we have been making progress on the house. Currently, most of the drywall is up. We started mudding this week (basically adding a putty-like adhesive to all of the seams and screw holes in the walls). We have made great progress on the master, office and living room. Our goal is paint the master next week (fingers crossed!). Eric keeps telling me that "mud will fix it" and now I am starting to believe it!
Here is Eric getting ready to mud:
Here is what the walls look like right now. They are starting to look like walls again!
We were lucky to have some helping hands this weekend-- Thanh helped out on Saturday, and Heather (pictured below) came by on Sunday (thanks, friends!)
We got to 'play' a bit too this weekend!
Friday night we went to Carkeek beach and saw a beautiful sunset -- everytime I go to this park I am in awe that this beautiful place is less than a mile from our house!
Sunday we had family over for a sunny bbq and got to see Kelly and Chris (in town from Koln, Germany).
Here is Eric with Jamie & Bob's adorable dog:
Chris, Kelly & Dad:
I (Christina) even got out for a bike ride around Lake Washington today. What a beautiful September we are having!!!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Week 8: Drywall
Happy Labor Day!
As expected, I suppose, we spent our long weekend laboring on our house (as well as spending some good time with friends too).
We accomplished hanging 95% of the drywall up this weekend, and it is so nice to see the start of walls! We didn't quite get to taping and mudding as we hoped, but we will work on that this week.
Pictures:
One section of the kitchen ceiling was damaged, so we cut out that section to replace the drywall. It turned out nice having that section open for the electrical, too:
Here is Christina & our friend Amanda working on measuring and cutting drywall:
Pic's of the [start of] walls:
(office)
(bedroom)
We finished the drywall in the front bedroom, office, bedroom and most of the living room. We still need to finish the drywall in the kitchen and hallway.
... and... a glance at our garden:
and a huge spider we found in our yard :)
and last but not least... it is easy to get up and work when you get up to a breakfast like this:
As expected, I suppose, we spent our long weekend laboring on our house (as well as spending some good time with friends too).
We accomplished hanging 95% of the drywall up this weekend, and it is so nice to see the start of walls! We didn't quite get to taping and mudding as we hoped, but we will work on that this week.
Pictures:
One section of the kitchen ceiling was damaged, so we cut out that section to replace the drywall. It turned out nice having that section open for the electrical, too:
Here is Christina & our friend Amanda working on measuring and cutting drywall:
Pic's of the [start of] walls:
(office)
(bedroom)We finished the drywall in the front bedroom, office, bedroom and most of the living room. We still need to finish the drywall in the kitchen and hallway.
... and... a glance at our garden:
and a huge spider we found in our yard :)
and last but not least... it is easy to get up and work when you get up to a breakfast like this:
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