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Mon, 14 Jul 2008

Home Renovation Project: Back Patio Deck: Mantel Installed
Baxton was able to knock out quite a few items today. The most exiting item was the installation of the fireplace mantel (see first two pictures at right below). We made the mantel ourselves (even the kids helped!) out of a 4x12 we bought at Second Use for $20. We all took turns distressing it and we sanding it. We used the same dye/stain process on the wood that we used on our hardwood floors in the attic. It came out pretty good.

Baxton also completed the drain pipe install (see second two pictures below) and also took care of the mechanical run for a duct that provides exhaust for a fan in the mudroom. The vent was extended out through the deck fascia (see third picture).

The fireplace mantel was installed today. Detail of distress made to fireplace mantel. The storm water drainage system ties into the underground gutter collection system. The new downspout drain penetration made through the patio deck.

:: Posted by rus on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:21 pm
:: Filed under /projects/back_patio_deck


Parking Garage
We spent the evening as a family cleaning up the garage. Ever since we started our attic conversion project (almost a year ago), our cars have not seen the inside of the garage. There is still a lot to do... quite a lot to do. While we were working, Berkeley asked:

"Why are we cleaning up the garage?"

Kristy responded, "So we can park our cars in here again."

"We used to park our cars in the garage?!", Berkeley offered incredulously.

Yeah OK, so it's been awhile.

:: Posted by rus on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:00 pm
:: Filed under /daily_journal/2008


Eliana's Request
Just before dinner today... and remember, Eliana is 4.

"Dad, can I have a pown in my room?"

"A bone? What?"

"No, a pown."

"A what?"

"A pown to call people. I need a pown in my room."

"Oh, a phone. Who are you going to call?"

"Everyone I want."

"Like who?"

"Um, Elsa or Dallin or whoever I want."

Elsa was in Eliana's preschool class. And Dallin is in Eliana's Primary class. The mention of Dallin is interesting since Eliana made Dallin a card yesterday afternoon. While she was making the card, she asked me to spell the word "love" for her. Oh boy.

:: Posted by rus on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:46 pm
:: Filed under /daily_journal/2008



        

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