Mike and my dad came over Saturday morning to update the electrical in the kitchen. The whole damn system needs revamping: circuits, outlets, and switches need to be added, new wire must be run, shit needs to be moved, etc. We knew we were in trouble when we punched a hole in the soffit next to the light over the sink. It was blocked by studs on either side and a single mysterious black wire was all that could be seen. Wires that logically should have run one way went the other. I guess this is typical of older homes; back in the day builders did whatever the hell they wanted however they wanted. It doesn't make it easy for the common man, even for one who has hit 241 home runs over a 15 year career and has successfully updated electrical systems in the past. Anyhoo, after making an appointment with an electrician we battled on by replacing the unneeded molding around the doorways. That's going to look real sharp. The flooring arrives on Wednesday. 
Mike testing an outlet. It wasn't on.
The work can be hazardous.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Renovation -- part 3 "Stairs Swings and Misses..."
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Great, another jerk who does home improvement stuff around the house. Not me sir, no way. Hire it done. Go broke in the process thats my moto.
Holy shit you're making a mess!! How can you guys breathe?!? I guess this couldn't wait till spring when you could at least open a window...poor Tanya...
The electricians are coming next week.
Yeah, it's messy. Mike called my dad "Powder" (another terski nickname, if i recall correctly) after he was done power spreading drywall dust.
It was cold, but we opened the front door and started a fan. There's a fine layer of dust throughout the first floor and basement. Chelsea has developed a cough. (kidding)
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