We decided to cut a hole from the new office into the rest of the house. We took out the old carport window and we're going to brick it in. We decided that a window in the middle of the house would be weird, and since this brick is getting painted over, we don't need to worry about the mortar matching. The new 1 1/2 ton unit for this side of the house is installed, and most of the duct work is in place. The compressor is not in place outside yet.
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Taking Advantage of the Hurricane Matthew Destruction to Upgrade the Old Manse
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These photos show the completion of the insulation, the installation of the new ton and 1/2 unit for that side of the house, the duct work and returns for it, the raising of the floor where there used to be a landing so that it's the same height as the rest of the floor, and the reworking of the plumbing and fixtures in the bathroom downstairs. Also, the brick in that bathroom, since it used to be outside before the addition, may become the wall on one side (save in the shower itself) since it's a prepared surface, and would be an interesting contrast of texture and color. The hallway outside the bathroom is all brick already.
"Yeah, but never trust a Ph.D who has an MBA as well. The PhD symbolizes intelligence and discipline. The MBA symbolizes lust for power." -- Katy Lied
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The mason has almost finished the bases for the columns that will hold up the porch roof. These will be Craftsman-style tapered columns.
"Yeah, but never trust a Ph.D who has an MBA as well. The PhD symbolizes intelligence and discipline. The MBA symbolizes lust for power." -- Katy Lied
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Love those craftsman columns.
Question: is the yellow on siding of the new addition going to be painted white? Maybe that's just the raw color? I personally prefer the yellow. Maybe you should do the whole house that color.Ain't it like most people, I'm no different. We love to talk on things we don't know about.
"The only one of us who is so significant that Jeff owes us something simply because he decided to grace us with his presence is falafel." -- All-American
GIVE 'EM HELL, BRIGHAM!
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Originally posted by falafel View PostLove those craftsman columns.
Question: is the yellow on siding of the new addition going to be painted white? Maybe that's just the raw color? I personally prefer the yellow. Maybe you should do the whole house that color."Yeah, but never trust a Ph.D who has an MBA as well. The PhD symbolizes intelligence and discipline. The MBA symbolizes lust for power." -- Katy Lied
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Originally posted by wuapinmon View PostThat's the color the siding comes in. My wife wants a gray color on the siding.Ain't it like most people, I'm no different. We love to talk on things we don't know about.
"The only one of us who is so significant that Jeff owes us something simply because he decided to grace us with his presence is falafel." -- All-American
GIVE 'EM HELL, BRIGHAM!
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Originally posted by wuapinmon View PostAin't it like most people, I'm no different. We love to talk on things we don't know about.
"The only one of us who is so significant that Jeff owes us something simply because he decided to grace us with his presence is falafel." -- All-American
GIVE 'EM HELL, BRIGHAM!
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Really like those columns. They look great. Question: did you explore the cost difference between wood and other more weather-resistant options (PVC, for example). Seems like the upkeep on the wood might become a PITA.Prepare to put mustard on those words, for you will soon be consuming them, along with this slice of humble pie that comes direct from the oven of shame set at gas mark “egg on your face”! -- Moss
There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body. Now you stick to that, and everything else is cream cheese. --Coach Finstock
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Originally posted by wuapinmon View PostAin't it like most people, I'm no different. We love to talk on things we don't know about.
"The only one of us who is so significant that Jeff owes us something simply because he decided to grace us with his presence is falafel." -- All-American
GIVE 'EM HELL, BRIGHAM!
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