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1.5 years ago

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Making progress. Inside is always slow. At least now you can turn on the heat ( you did re-install the furnace right) and work all winter. Be sure to look out the window for encouragement and inspiration.

I am working on getting all the sheet metal required to make the final ductwork (feed and cold air return) connections. This, plus installation of the direct vent pipes thru the wall and the condensate pump.
We do already have elec baseboard heat in the shop area that we are using for temp living space; it works terrific. Having the furnace hooked up, tho, will be very cool (err...warm?) because the entire place should be damned near insulated. It will be another milestone, of sorts.

Yep, I stand at the windows pretty often and refresh the vision.

Don't forget to take lots of ice fishing breaks... LOL Looking great.

I just finished reading this thread from the start. What a journey. I have been amazed at the amount of work that you and dski have been able to complete on your own, with just some guidance along the way. I admire your work and drive to do it yourself. Nice job and I can’t wait to keep watching the progress. Well done so far.

I too just re-read the entire thread from the start and I am amazed! Excellent work! You will be amazed how quickly the project is completed once the drywall goes in. When are you planning on drilling the water well? From what I can tell all you have left is drywall, flooring, water well, and small things like kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities. Keep up the great work as the finish line is definitely in sight!

It ain't much, but I gotta blow my horn every now and then...

Miss September

Absolutely beautiful brettski.

You are a true inspiration!

That's great. You and Donna are an inspiration to all of us with big dreams, but no talents

A study in precision craftsmanship and worthy of the name "Rolex".

Nice touch B'ski !!!

Now everyone that turns that calendar from August into September will get to say what we have for years....'Wow' Congrats!

Congrats on the selection.

Thanks for the kudos on the calendar thing. I sent Wausau Supply an email just before Christmas to ask them when I might see my most sought after gift; a box of 2013 calendars. They wrote back "..due to budgetary constraints, we have decided to not publish the 2013 calendars...blah, blah.
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When we purchased our 1 piece fiberglass shower stall some 2 or 3 years ago (our standard M-O...buy stuff at clearance prices, even though we don't need it just yet), we discovered some scuffs and scratches about 1 year after the purchase. In fact, when we installed it into the framing over a year ago (to provide a temporary place to clean up), the minor damage was called into the manufacturer to ask how best we might be able to repair them. To our surprise and satisfaction, Maax Fiberglass told us that they would cover the damage and put us in touch with the closest Mfgr rep. for the no-charge repair. The rep told us that he wants to wait until the entire bath is complete before he gives the stall the once-over to fix all damages, both current and potential future damage from the construction phase. Since that time, they have waited...and waited...as our 2-horse team slogs thru building this garage apartment project. Well, it has gotten to the point that I feel guilty, so we have shifted our attention to finishing the master bath area.
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Did I mention that I HATE taping drywall?





We got 'er primed this past trip







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Next trip I get serious about tiling above the stall + ceiling. Did I mention that tiling is right up there with taping drywall on my dislike list? I particularly hate tiling a ceiling.

We are so different Brettski. I like doing that kind of stuff. But then again nothing is as tedious as fish taxidermy...

Too bad I don't live closer as I'd do it for you!

Cool thread. Keep it coming!

I hear you on taping drywall brettski but I don't find tiling as bad. After I get the great room wood floor laid (working on it right on) I have to get going on tiling the hall bathroom.

Nice stuff Brettski!

Drywall is on the top of my "do not like" list also.

Another thing I dislike, is working with Romex wire
THHN in conduit is my choice.

I'm in Brettski's camp on the drywall. Installing it ain't bad, but I hate the taping and mudding.

I don't mind tile at all, but ceilings ARE tricky.

Man, Brettski, I just got caught up on your thread and continue to be amazed! It is looking great. I think the best comment so far, one that I couldn't agree with more, was greatwhiteape's! I, too, wish time would go faster on this project, as do most of us I'm sure, just to see how it all comes together! You guys are doing a truly amazing thing there at LNP! And congrats on the land purchase - great decision!

Tub/shower surround tile is set. Next trip; grout.

Looking great!

We have a hundred sheets of drywall ordered to do the upstairs living space. Since they are 12 footers, they have to be boomed in thru one of the picture windows. We are trying to find suitable weather, wind, and soil support to facilitate the boom truck. It has been largely elusive, but we are not wanting for the multitude of mini-projects that would have to be completed before installation of any drywall.

The bedroom cold air return frames for fastening the grills.


The frames for the surround sound speakers


The built-in subwoofer cabinet


(we also put in the built-in cabinet for the sub power amp this past weekend...no pic, sorry...just another wooden box in the wall)

Installed the pocket door frame for the guest bed/bath




The master bath is coming along, also. The tile around the tub/shower is done, so it was time to get serious about paint. I am absolutely lousy with colors. Dski is a little better, but no interior designer either. We decided to use Pittsburgh color family selections. At least this way, the colors we choose are meant to compliment each other. They may not be the best choice overall, but they will work together. We took what we considered a pretty bold chance...

Great job Bret !! I love those colors in the bathroom.

Be careful with messing with my big windows !

I hate the sheetrock dust most of all. Never have your Heat/AC running when sheetrock sanding is done.

On that sub woofer enclosure look into proper porting of the enclosure for better sound and effect. You going to run an equalizer ?
Glue/and or foam those speaker frames to avoid/lessen vibration.

Love those flowers on the LNP web site.

FINALLY....done with the drywall install at the first floor. Corking up all that crazy mechanical stuff up in the ceiling was bitter sweet: bitter in that all the evidence of the many weekends of tedious nip and tuck are now all hidden, and sweet in that it moves us another step forward.