So - Monday was a total bummer. But Tuesday has been better. At least on the house front :-) The HVAC team showed up this morning and started the heating and cooling overhaul. They promise that our house will be warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It better be since I'm giving up one third of my kitchen pantry and more than half of my upstairs linen closet for new ducts and air returns.
While the HVAC guys were doing their job, Chris was attacking the multi-layers of wallpaper that cover nearly the entire house. Scrape, steam, scrape: repeat! Every wall, in every room. And on the ceiling [who puts wallpaper on the ceiling???]. Talk about sweat equity!!!! Pictures coming soon... who thought that bare plaster walls could look so good?
In other news - we learned something interesting today. Chris tore up the sub-floor in the kitchen yesterday as part of his "destruction therapy." This morning, when he opened up the house, the was a distinct lack of smell. For those of you who have been in the house you can attest - there is a distinct bouquet that permeates throughout the entire place. Turns out that the horrible house stench was emanating - in part - from the sub-floor in the kitchen. While I wouldn't go as far as to say that the house smells good, it sure smells better. And that's a good thing.
Energy efficiency audit planned for Thursday morning. Should be fun!
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This makes sense. Sub flooring is probably very moldy from years of "seepage". Proper placement fo ductwork is critical. You won't miss the closet (too much):). Glad you had a better day.
ReplyDeletesounds delicious. listen, having been in real estate and construction don't get mad when the contractors don't show up sometimes. this will occur more than once....i think this goes to the post from monday.....not all contractors are like that but just be sure you communicate well with the boss...just so everyone's always on the same page....seems like you are and so whatever, just my 293235 cents. i can't wait to see it when i get back!!
ReplyDeleteMeesh I totally agree, contractors work by their own clock. But overall, we've been really pleased with our contractors. A few snafus, but overall very good people to work with. As for you, Dad, bring your own towels when you come visit since there won't be any room for guest towels in the linen closet!
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