Category Archives: Pictures

Going Up, Going Down

Posted on August 6, 2011 by D

This three-story rowhome with a basement had three (3.5, really) different staircases… that no longer made sense. They were 30” wide, not 36”; they were steep to save space back in the day; they ended in odd locations; and they … Continue reading →

Posted in Pictures, Staircase | 3 Comments

Wood Floors, Initial Seal

Posted on August 5, 2011 by D

What a difference a coat of polyurethane sealer makes. The 100+ year-old wide-plank pine floorboards have had their initial seal – no stain. Compare to the pre-sealed pictures in this post. Perfect! Exactly the color and look we were going … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Bedroom, Media Room, Pictures, Study, Wood Flooring | 1 Comment

The End is Near – Drywall, Taping and Priming

Posted on June 19, 2011 by D

Tons of progress in a short time. Drywall went up one week ago, followed by joint compound and taping during the week. Interior priming and exterior painting this weekend. Unfinished –> finished exterior   Unfinished –> finished window brick molding … Continue reading →

Posted in Basement, Dining Room, Entrance, Exterior, Fireplace, Floor Layout, Guest Bathroom, Guest Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Media Room, Pass-Through, Pictures, Powder Room, Staircase, Study, Vestibule, Windows | Leave a comment

Progress Pics–Spray Foam Insulation & Deck

Posted on May 14, 2011 by D

Major milestone achieved! Spray foam insulation was completed this week and drywall is next. Here are some pictures of the house after the spray foam insulation. Click here to see the previous post about spray foam insulation.    Kitchen with … Continue reading →

Posted in Deck, Fireplace, Framing, Guest Bedroom, Insulation, Kitchen, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Media Room, Pictures, Staircase, Study | Leave a comment

The Windows and Doors are In

Posted on May 4, 2011 by D

After 6 long weeks of waiting for the windows and doors to arrive (and the rain to stop), they’re here. Windows and doors were installed this week along with a new roof over the back half of the house (the … Continue reading →

Posted in Deck, Doors, Entrance, Exterior, Guest Bedroom, Media Room, Pictures, Vestibule, Windows | 2 Comments