Category Archives: Remodeling

When your shower door “explodes”!

The aftermath

In 2015 we remodeled a number of rooms in our home and have been enjoying the results in the four years since. I had no idea that tempered glass – used in both bathrooms – had a party trick reminiscent of spontaneous combustion, but I’m now wiser. And thankfully unhurt by the experience. You can compare the original bathroom look here, and the other bathroom’s glass looks like this. Safety glass was a term I thought I understood – in an “I know what that’s for” sort of way, versus really having a clue how it was made, what its risks vs. benefits were or anything else specific. Silly human! If you want to read a very brief overview, see what the Glass Doctor has to say.

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The remodeling project is (virtually) complete!

March 16 – October 16th (ish)

I’m declaring the project complete even though we have one small outstanding work item (a replaced cork tile needs sealing) and one missing warranty (for the heated floor). I still have some areas to tidy up in the post-remodel shuffle – such as replacing the doors on the upstairs hall closet, taken off to make more room when moving things through the tight 90 degree turn in that corridor – but that’ll get done soon-ish. Continue reading The remodeling project is (virtually) complete!

Are we there yet?: Under stair cabinets, touch-ups, glass….

August 31 – whenever we get our house back

Is it obvious I’m really ready for this phase of the work to be done?

Putting the house back together is the next phase, but first there’s all sorts of touch up and finishing steps. We are all done with the all day/every day part at this point. Continue reading Are we there yet?: Under stair cabinets, touch-ups, glass….

Week 24: Under stair cabinets, paint touch ups, bookshelves

August 24-28

Week 24 quick look

Monday: Bonus room bookcase inserts. Under stair cabinets. Upstairs network outlets connected while we were away but the network doesn’t function (cable modem was connected to switch instead of Airport Extreme) Continue reading Week 24: Under stair cabinets, paint touch ups, bookshelves

Week 22: hardwood final coat, ramp sink, backsplash, glass template

August 10-14

Week 22 quick look

Monday: Backsplash for kitchen and downstairs half bath  & ramp sink for master bathroom.  A little nudge from the guy who runs Westhill apparently got the ramp sink to the head of the line. The slot drain is 1/8″ wider on one end, so they’ll have someone out tomorrow to do the Caesarstone equivalent of planing it to an even thickness. Continue reading Week 22: hardwood final coat, ramp sink, backsplash, glass template

Week 21: Carpet, network, painting, electrical

August 3-7

Week 21 Quick Look

Monday: Painters worked on bonus room, master bathroom, hall closet, pantry, back stair well and various touch ups. They also had to respray (after “floating” some filler to cover the chips) the family room cabinet doors. Continue reading Week 21: Carpet, network, painting, electrical

Week 19: Stair railings (really), countertop, network wiring

July 20 – 24

Week 19 quick look

Monday: Cabinet installation – master bathroom and bonus room desk+shelves. The stair guy worked the entire day in his workshop (what used to be our garage) cutting and working on items for the stair railings and base. Continue reading Week 19: Stair railings (really), countertop, network wiring