Week 5: Clawfoot Tub, Exposed!

The Man and I were very worried about this clawfoot tub that we started to demo last week. First of all, all we could see was about 10% of the tub and couldn't determine if the rest of the tub was a piece of crap or if it was in mint condition. Finally, the demo crew broke through to the tub and relocated it out of the bathroom. It is in fantastic condition. Yes, it looks dingy and dirty and rusty. But with a little bit of TLC, this tub will look wonderful!! I can't wait to see it restored!! The Man and I want a nice shiny glossy white tub, with a semi-gloss black exterior base. Perfect!!

(Our beautiful clawfoot tub that needs a little love)

(Don't you love the guacamole colored carpet?!)

(This foot worried the Man and I to death! Turns out, it was not broken!! It just
slides on and off!! Phew!!)

(Rusty drain pipes that need to be changed out. We're thinking nice chrome ones!)

Exciting things are happening,

The Lady

Week 5: Progression with Demo

Week 5 is starting off with good progress. Demolition is going very well, it's really, really nice to see the house "clean" and empty. "Clean" because all the old junk is gone and it's literally down to studs and plaster. I love seeing a house like this. The whole house is dusty and dirty though, so technically, it's not clean. People might get freaked out seeing a house in this condition, all exposed studs and piping, but it makes me happy. Progression is important. No freaky surprises yet from demo (fingers crossed), so that's a good thing. Here's some pictures of our house in the demolition phase currently! Exciting!!

(Looking at the bathroom floor, subflooring exposed, trash bags full of rubble)

(Exposed concrete subfloor and wood lathing)

(Back in the day, before the drywall days, they used to use wood lathing and plaster for walls. Because it's plaster
which is essentially like concrete, the crew's having a hard time with demo)

(Window in the bathroom staying as is)

(Our backyard is a dumpster yard! LOL)

(Yeah not the loveliest sight but this pile of trash makes me happy! Goodbye old stuff!)

(Panoramic of the kitchen)

Out with the old,
The Lady

Demo officially started today!!

Week 4 still, and officially, we have started demo today 8/29!!! Exactly 1 month ago, we received the keys to this house. Wow. It's taken a whole month to plan this. Exciting!!! Finally, finally things are happening!!

Have I said I love demo?! Demolishing feels so good!! So clean and such a rejuvenating feeling!! I can't wait to see more! There's a huge pile of trash in our yard and it makes me so happy!!

(Looking out the kitchen windows, so nice to see the old stuff gone!)

(More Kitchen)

(Our backyard is a dumpster yard)

(Panoramic view of kitchen)

Demo demo demo,

The Lady