A few weeks ago, we obtained permission from the Historical Society to proceed with replacing one of the existing at the back of the house. It was a single window and we wanted to replace it with a triple window to match the other window (match as best as we could, these are not your standard windows). Also, there was a bit of damage in the wall and floor beams, so with the help of a good friend, the old wall was removed and new wall installed, with an opening for a new triple window.
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| Pic of back wall with one small window |
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| Wall removed and temporary beams up to hold up roof |
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| Another view of no wall |
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| Outside view |
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| Another view |
In the picture above, you can see there is a triple window on one side, but the other side only had a single window. We wanted to open up the back room and the larger window on the left side will allow more light and a expanded view of the river!
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| Ready for the new window and wall is repaired! |
The window had to be ordered and is scheduled to arrive within the next few weeks, so the opening is temporarily closed waiting for the window installation.
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| All done for now |
Also, this past week, Captain Man had someone come mow our back yard. The property is narrow, but long and extends past the railroad track to the river. The grass was taking over, and was knee to waist high. I cannot mow something like this. Too afraid of swamp critters and I know this must have been a haven for them. So thank you Mr. Lawn Guy for getting this done!
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| Yard finally mowed |
You can see the railroad track going thru our back yard. We eventually want the bushes on either side of the track to be removed, so that more of the river can be seen and enjoyed. Hopefully once we stop working on the house, we will be able to walk to the river's edge and use our paddle board. This area has a lot of paddle boarders, and they usually get together frequently during the summer for "paddle cruises". About once a month, they have a sunset paddle cruise, which would be fun.
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| Sunset on the Pamlico |
So, what are my jobs during this renovation...when I am not working at my regular job. That depends on what Captain Man needs me doing. And the chores go something like this...run to Lowes and pick up such and such, clean this area so we can do this or that, cut this piece of lumber X amount of inches, hand me the whatchamacallit tool...oh, and what might we be having for dinner tonight? 😃😃😃😃 Yes, I am smiling. Remember, I really wanted this house.
When there are no other assigned chores for me, I pick up the stripping gel and start to work on removing the old paint from the trim. Remember I stated in an earlier post there is a lot of trim in this house that was painted with latex over oil based paint. Most of which is falling off. So, I have the pleasure of trying to get the remaining latex off. Little by little and it is messy! But I am hoping once completed, and repainted correctly, it will have been worth it.
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| Paint stripping one of many windows |
We are now waiting for sheet rock installer estimates. I cannot wait for this to be done. Once that is completed, we can clean up and paint and then move in time will be right around the corner!! Woo Hoo!
So far now, it's back to work.
Until next time....
Enjoy!
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