Home Reno Projects

[BarbarianBrewer]

Looks awesome!

I think the reason for the gap at the bottom is so moisture doesn't wick up from the basement floor into the drywall or in the event of a minor flood. But the lack of outlets? Can't think of a good reason for that. A poor reason maybe they were saving a couple bucks on the drywall installation.

 

[GFHomebrew]

Skirting should cover that as well...

 

[Craigerrr]

Couple if renditions of what I have in mind for the basement

 

[Craigerrr]

 

[Over The Cliff Brewing]

Will you also be brewing in the basement?

 

[Craigerrr]

Will you also be brewing in the basement?

I will, the room that shows as 7.44 square meters will be my brewing space

 

[Craigerrr]

We got possession of the new placer earlier this week, and are getting started on some reno's / upgrades
Saved an 8 foot section of counter top and as well as the sink and faucet to use in the basement brew room.
Here are "during" photo's of the kitchen, and ensuite bathroom.
Removing the tiled backsplash meant removing the drywall...

 

[Craigerrr]

Here is a before on the laundry room.
Being that it is a bungalow, no more carrying laundry up and down stasis... for Barb...
She has already sold those laundry machines, no stacking set has been ordered.

 

[Craigerrr]

Removed some wall board in the Laundry room in order to move some pipes, and some wiring

 

[Craigerrr]

House was originally built for wheelchair access, the ramp had to go in the garage... going to retain the landing, and build a step as well

 

[GFHomebrew]

House was originally built for wheelchair access, the ramp had to go in the garage... going to retain the landing, and build a step as wellView attachment 17739 View attachment 17740

Bloody hell you've been busy Craig looks like your on a roll.
Hope you got plenty of Stock to keep you motivated

 

[Craigerrr]

Kitchen cabinets are all done, counter top delayed until next Thursday, backsplash will go on after that.
Really please with how this turned out. Cabinet guy measured the doors above the stove wrong, will be a couple of weeks before they are in. The counter top will overhang about 12" on the near side. This will be convenient for me so I can watch Barb do all of the work!!!

 

[FrostyBeach]

Received our first negative electric power bill. I'm liking solar so far.

 

[Craigerrr]

Received our first negative electric power bill. I'm liking solar so far.

That is awesome!

 

[Craigerrr]

Counter top in, backsplash going in Monday. Just waiting for delivery of new range and slimline microwave/vent hood. Cabinet guy made a mistake on the two doors over the stove, replacements should be here in another week. The clutter on the counter there is new light fixtures waiting to be installed.

 

[Craigerrr]

After pictures of kitchen

 

[Craigerrr]

faux coffered ceiling in basement
2x4 framed grid with 1x4 MDF, and 21" square pieces of drywall as ceiling tiles
should look pretty slick, and leave access if ever needed

 

[Craigerrr]

Flooring is all in now

 

[Craigerrr]

Basement bathroom progress
before pictures, terrible set up, huge basement and tiny little bathroom with a way too small shower stall

 

[Craigerrr]

gutted, and increased floor space by about 25 sq ft
the gap in the wallboard on the left is where the original wall was
had to break up the floor to move the toilet, and rework the shower drain