Early '09 Projects

Happy New Year! Hey, it's still January, I am with in my 'happy new year' greeting time frame, aren't I?

So we've take on two big house projects at the same time again. We can't help ourselves. But everything is turning out GREAT. We've installed a beautiful fireplace and Dave is building bookshelves. They're amazing. Here are some early progress pictures:

Fireplace














Bookshelf framing





















And our NEXT big project, a carport/garage. We'll install an electric garage door, so no more getting in and out of the car to pull into our spot- very helpful in the winter time!

Framing



Oh, and one more project we've taken on. . .





Baby Opkins, coming July 17, 2009! Wish us luck!

More 'After' pictures

I waited a LONG time for this- it was worth it . . .


Tin backsplash








Corbels under the bar:

Backyard Glamour Shots

Yeah, it's about time I give you a few 'after' shots, right? Here are a few of the yard. This was one of the greatest projects we accomplished. Very rewarding. If you've forgotten here's what it used to look like. I have the day off and I plan on spending most of my time out here :)

Moulding, etc.

It's been a few weeks- we've been recovering. Last week, we hung the TV- that was exciting! And this week there will be more painting and moulding. It's been hard to keep the energy level up after making such great strides in a short period of time.

Here's a picture of the moulding we put up around the bathroom mirror- and by we, I mean Dave.



We've made out Phase 2 plan and are trying to get a few more finishing touches accomplished before we start focusing on upkeep- because, as we all know, a house is always in a constant state of disrepair.