Thursday, July 12, 2007

Main Bath

Too many times has the bath vanity bitten, punched, or otherwise poked unassuming parts on the human body -especially Lisa's. So, now it's time to destroy the unused double vanity for something a little more in line with our, er, her needs.

The bathroom at present. Our predecessors felt the need to add a double vanity since they had kids. We merely painted the bathroom 6 years ago to cover the 'smokers white' they had going on. Just wait until you see the evolution of time revealed at a later date! Oy!














After the vanity was unceremoniously dismantled, one can see layers upon layers of nauseating colors. One set of owners thought by hiding the paint with hideous wall paper was an improvement -we don't happen to agree. The result looks (and smells) like a 1970's NYC subway terminal -God awful.

Oh, take a close look (enlarge) the photo where the mirror was removed... now take a closer look at the holes in the floor & walls: begin by finding the alien tentacles we humans call 'wires' projected from the floor (just under the white PCV spiget), now find the hole just lower left of the water valve... find it? Now find the hole (wedged in the red space between the former placement of the mirror & torn area) where the receptacle box used to be. Yeah, that's it.

Evidently, our high-functioning predecessors thought by taking the wire from the floor and pushing it thru the wall up to the receptacle box was a 'smart thang.'

It's positioned right under the water!!

Oh, and this reveal is a doosey... the light affixed above the mirror? Well, that gem actually was the main hub for many a switches in the house. We couldn't understand why suddenly fans in the house stopped working and our masterbedroom (it's across the hall!) was dark. Through some of the renovation, we popped a breaker and had to replace it.

This house is scary -very scary.

Sunday, July 16, 2006

Summer Solace

Finally, after a hectic and extremely busy Spring, we've had a chance to enjoy the deck. A balmy 91ยบ and a bit of breeze made it perfect.

Saturday, January 21, 2006

Personal Branding

Lisa's been shopping for a personal branding iron for me and voila! A great Christmas Gift. Now she wants me to put it to good use -immediately!




One one-thousand, two one-thousand, three one-thousand, lift!


10 down... 90 more to go!

Studio Door

Having picked up a few core doors a year ago, I've finally managed to incorporate some old corrogated plastic sheets into Lisa's new studio door. Our inspiration came from several mags, but more importantly, from our friends at Eidolon.

Wednesday, January 11, 2006

Necessary Evils

Looks like we've just been told how to spend that extra 600 whammies this month.


Fortunately for us, I took a different path to get to my home office this morning via the laundry room. If I hadn't found the meandering tributaries forming throughout the backroom and workshop, Lisa would still be screaming for that hot shower.

Monday, July 25, 2005

Casegoods & Countertops

Casegoods were installed sans doors. We purchased unfinished oak cabinets (not my favorite) but removed the doors since I know I want to build something simplier and streamlined. They've been eurathaned but I'll go back and apply veneer to the exposed sides



My wife has a sense of humor. She used my legs as a candid shot for a photo assignment.

God, I've got great legs.

Installing Support Brackets for Counters

Mark, nail, and install brackets is all part of the fun and games -specially when the molly bolts decide to escape by pushing themselves entirely thru the wall!



Time to find those studs... next to yours truely.


Nifty Trick with the dowel rod. After drilling pilot hole for the molly bolts, insert dowel to keep bracket from slipping!

Building Cabinet Boxes for Floor

Had to build 3 cabinet bases to support the cockpit countertop. These will hold my PCs, filing cabinets, and battery backups.

Saturday, July 23, 2005

I'm too sexy...

for my face!

Desktops: Varnish

Sanding, applying varnish, sanding s'more. My brain finally kicked into high gear and I discovered a valuable tool: the floor applicator to use instead of the brush!



This method takes me all of 15 seconds to apply. Love that!

Friday, July 22, 2005

Desktops: Cut & Sanding

Desktops are now cut. Sanding, then apply varnish. Oh yes, tonight is date night.