Tribute to the Tile

Ah, the white tile with black grout.  From the moment I walked in this house, I wondered... I wondered WHY they did that. But mostly, I wondered WHEN we could get rid of it. IT'S TIME.

But we realized it was going to create a massive mess, and what if there's asbestos in that grout? Hmmm... So we invested in having a sample tested, but it was clear. Whew!  

So, say your final goodbyes to the white and black tile and to THIS, the "rug", another curious creation. 

I'm just going to sand some sheet rock...

"Jana, I'm just gonna sand some sheet rock." 

3 hours later...another wall gone. The fridge and microwave moved.  Taking shape.

Moving In

Final details -- closet doors -- to be painted later...

Lily's all moved in to her new room with Megan!

And the new room is ready to go!

All tucked in...

And that means Darcy's room could get done. And it did. Just in time.

Carpet and Trim

This is getting real!  

Picking up the carpet from the warehouse!

Pad is in!

Beautiful new carpet!

And that means it's time to paint the baseboards.

Bathroom in progress

The Guest Bathroom has been in the works for a loooong time.  Starting with tile-picking/dreaming over a year ago. 

Once the circuit panel got moved, and the tub was set in the place, time for walls.

We were trying to avoid "old lady blue" and ended up with a gray-blue named Knitting Needles. LOL. But we like it!

Ready for tile work!  Enter Uncle Jeff.

Looking good!
And a beautiful custom vanity from our friend, Richard.

Staining the cabinets

Tile!

Still work to do, but looking good!