New Year … New Floor!
Goodbye, 2009 ... hello, new dining/kitchen flooring!
Here's the old (and very ugly) linoleum flooring in the dining and kitchen area.
Getting started ...
In process ...
I had to take a picture of how many nails the previous owner used to fasten this piece of molding because I knew nobody would believe me. It's a slight case of overkill!
After a full day ... finished!
As a bonus ... Dad found this creepy clown lurking under the fridge. I have no clue where this came from as I have moved the fridge on several occasions to clean and have never seen it before. I can't wait to terrorize Sherry with it. She hates clown.
Finally: The Mantle
So, now you can finally see the new mantle that is officially in place.
Here's the old one ... brown and beveled.
Here's the black paint and a big ass chunk of pine (kindly provided free of charge by my co-worker).
Add some clear sealer and ... voila!
Improving the Home
Yup. I got a wild hair and, thanks to Jim (my co-worker), I acquired a nice thick piece of pine and am making myself a new fireplace mantle.
Pics soon ...
Deck Rebuilding (Construction: Part II)
The railing is now up. When just a couple of very minor thing are done the deck rebuilding will be officially done. Whoo!
Deck Rebuilding (Construction: Part I)
Saturday was a nice hot day for working on the deck. Michael came over and my Dad was there ... so we fixed the supports, cut boards and nailed 'em into place. It took most of the day as we were taking some liberal rest breaks in the shade on my Mimosa tree.
All that's left now is to put up new railing in the corner and the building will be done!
Here some pictures just to bore you ...
The supports were put into place ...
Then the boards for the floor ...
It was crafty of Michael to work in the shade while Dad baked in the sun and heat.
Michael hammers and nails.
(Insert alternative dirty caption here.)
And here's me putting the last nail of the day in.