We started our home renovation in 2006. Hmmmm? How long has it been? Construction is so expensive in Hawaii that we had the contractor build the outside of the house and Art planned to do the inside himself, just as he did on the mainland.
And yes, slowly but surely he's getting it done, but there's still a ways to go. Right now he's working on the baseboards.
First we have to go to Home Depot and pick out the BEST baseboard and quarter rounds.
It's a good thing that after the drywall was put up, I marked the walls so we'd know where the studs were. We did hire someone to do the drywall after we hug a couple by ourselves. We're not as young as we used to be.
Then Art had to measure, measure again and then cut the boards.
Once he pounded the boards in it was my job to use wood putty and caulk to seal the holes and spaces. Then I painted everything to finish it off.
The hallways are finally done!
Now we just have three bedrooms and two bathrooms to finish. Ack!
I told Art I didn't want to go on anymore trips until this was done.
Uh oh! Gotta go. He said we need to go to Home Depot again.
And yes, slowly but surely he's getting it done, but there's still a ways to go. Right now he's working on the baseboards.
First we have to go to Home Depot and pick out the BEST baseboard and quarter rounds.
It's a good thing that after the drywall was put up, I marked the walls so we'd know where the studs were. We did hire someone to do the drywall after we hug a couple by ourselves. We're not as young as we used to be.
Then Art had to measure, measure again and then cut the boards.
Once he pounded the boards in it was my job to use wood putty and caulk to seal the holes and spaces. Then I painted everything to finish it off.
The hallways are finally done!
Now we just have three bedrooms and two bathrooms to finish. Ack!
I told Art I didn't want to go on anymore trips until this was done.
Uh oh! Gotta go. He said we need to go to Home Depot again.




It looks just wonderful, and I understand that part about not being as young as you used to be. Getting down on your knees is hard! :-)
ReplyDeleteI admire your energy and commitment to getting it done...
ReplyDeleteThe height of those boards in the first photo seems overwhelming, just like your renovation project does (to me, at least). But then, you and Art are not quitters, obviously. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteAnd smart you, Kay, marking where the studs are.
at least you are able to do this on your own. that is very admirable!
ReplyDeleteIt sure looks nice finished! Do-it-yourself always takes longer than you think it will. We are doing lots of projects right now and always running to the hardware store. Home Depot is far away or we would be running there constantly, too!
ReplyDeleteI do think it's great that you and Art do so much of this yourselves even if it does take longer, the results are worth it!!
ReplyDeleteimpressive, Art!
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Great job! Our contractor advised us not to put in quarter rounds with brand new flooring...which we followed, and they look great without, too. (p.s., I emailed you about something separate from this.) :: hugs ::
ReplyDeleteI guess we're putting in the quarter rounds just because it's what we're used to from Illinois. It would sure be easier not to worry about it.
DeleteIt looks really excellent. Congratulations on your persistence!
ReplyDeleteOh, My, what a job...and I so understand. We had to gut many of the room to the studs then replace the studs because of dry rot. You have my deepest sympathy.
ReplyDeleteHard work, well done. It's so far down there, though!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a lot of work. This is retirement?
ReplyDeleteIt looks great so far!
ReplyDeleteYour husband is a gifted man
ReplyDeleteI think Art has the funner job. It is the finishing part that is not so fun and takes longer, but the effort really shows (or, if done well, doesn't show up at all as an eyesore).
ReplyDeleteIt may not be your age that pushes these jobs back. It may be the Hawaiian air that is infused with letting things go for another day.
Great looking floors!
It really looks nice. Your patience is rewarded.
ReplyDeleteI do wish I could do more stuff like that myself.
ReplyDeleteAwesome job! Looks great. I think we do a better job ourselves as we take the time to do it well.
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of your work, and of Art's. We did those things twenty years ago, but now, I don't think we'd get it done. It is looking really nice.
ReplyDeleteI guess "slow and steady wins the race" applies here. The results look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteIt all looks very professionally done Kay.
ReplyDeleteHe may not work like a bunny but he definitely works well. Such a professional job. Be proud.
ReplyDeletewow, that was a great bribe, the way you both love travel saying no more trips until completed really puts the pressure on, lol,
ReplyDeleteit looks lovely, trim does make everything look so complete, but were slow doing ours as well, nice when finished though
Art is so handy. It looks professional
ReplyDeleteYou two work so hard!
ReplyDeleteYou two did a great job! And love the choice of baseboard!
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