Friday we worked on interior doors. I got the doors ridiculously cheaply - only $10 each. Some of the hinges needed to be moved, but we managed that.
We got them all hung. Now, they just need to be painted and have their moulding (painted this weekend) installed.
Mom and I (mostly Mom) worked on the moulding throughout the weekend. Some of it started out in bad shape:
Looks like a dog was let loose on it. The spaces got filled in with joint compound. Then sanded and painted twice.
Saturday and Sunday were spent dealing with the windows in the guest room. Saturday we removed sheet rock, took stock of what needed doing, and bought needed supplies.
Sunday was the day of major activity. We removed the two windows.
Once they were removed, we had plenty to do. The one on the right needed a larger opening, so Dad worked on that. Mom and I made the frame for the one on the left. When the frame was installed we put on the first layer of flashing.
Then we were able to install the window itself, complete with the tedious task of shimming.
Then the exterior flashing was put in place. The second window happened during this time, too.
Best moment of the weekend: Mom had been working on painting moulding, but said she was ready to help with windows whenever needed. We knew we needed to work efficiently in order to get two replaced in one day. After a morning tea break, Mom yelled down the hall to Dad, "Let me know when you're ready to use me in the bedroom!" Dad then came back and grabbed a bottle off the table, saying, "Let me get this ultra hard, all day hold." Too hilarious. (Bottle was hair gel which we had been joking about earlier.)
No comments:
Post a Comment