Home Improvement

Hey kids, sorry it took a couple of days to update the blog… It’s been a tough week. But that’s another story for another time (actually a couple of them really.) Anyways, day 18 showed even more progress. Mom, dad, Bill, and Edith continue to bang it all out while everyone else is at their jobs. They have done some serious damage. Mom and Edith were painting fiends almost finishing the living room and even slapping some primer on the kitchen! There is less and less of the ugly colors every day! Woo hoo! Dad and Bill are just cranking on the bathroom. They finished all of the green board in the bathroom and drywall in the office.

New valves in addition to the green board. Thanks guys!

Bill had a good idea to leave a plywood access panel in the closet that is on the plumbing side of the bathroom in case we ever need access to the plumbing. I was thinking of using a cabinet door but this is even easier. Just remove a few screws and the entire lower wall comes off if we need to get to the plumbing. “I’ll buy that for a dollar!” Good idea! In addition to they framed out the window that is in the shower too. Bill went nuts mudding the office and sanding. In all a good day. I’m sorry that I haven’t gotten to do much so far this week, but gotta pay the bills too. We appreciate all the work that they are putting in. Can’t wait to see the bathroom when it’s done, and they can’t wait to use it I’m sure. A big thanks to Tony and Anna letting everyone come over for showers. That’s about all for today, I’m sure I missed a bunch but things are really coming together now. We’ll see you next time on the next installment of this old blog.

PS. Here’s a pic of Maggie. She’s been a big help too, keeping Estela sane and giving me some exercise. We’re really glad Bill and Edith brought her with!

Maggie Joe keeps us all entertained...