That's how long it took before everything was completed. That's how long we waited before the kittens could come home. That's how long we've been living in a three floor house as if it were a studio apartment. That's how long it took for me to become nervous about money again (something I haven't entirely felt since college). That's how long it took Laura and I to realize that we made the right decision.
Work on the floors began almost two weeks ago on a Tuesday (September 22nd). A rehashing on those past two weeks begets yet another list in our long list of lists (bear with me, this is going to be a lengthy adventure). Here is the first of a series recapping the floor refinishing process. Enjoy...
-- Day 0 (Monday): I telework thinking the refinishing would begin. I am wrong but am still allowed to telework.
-- Day 1 (Tuesday): A combination of two floormen who speak very little English, my inate ability to mumble anything not said on a sporting field, the 100% drop in volume my voice takes on when attempting to speak another language, and a lot of power tools helps me to realize that I will not be talking to anyone other than Marcela (face person for Premier) if I have any questions.
The carpeting is completely gone and, 'YES!', there is plywood not only over a section of the hallway but the nook in the study as well. The plywood covers an area of roughly 100 square feet and must be pulled up and replaced with new planks of pine. This will add about $1200 to the overall cost.
Marcela calls up her business partner who comes over and explains the breadth of the work to me, now that the carpet is up. A few boards will need to be replaced and, more importantly, the stairs really can't be salvaged. His proposal, build the new stairs. My wallet, getting in shape and slimming down.
Work on the floors began almost two weeks ago on a Tuesday (September 22nd). A rehashing on those past two weeks begets yet another list in our long list of lists (bear with me, this is going to be a lengthy adventure). Here is the first of a series recapping the floor refinishing process. Enjoy...
-- Day 0 (Monday): I telework thinking the refinishing would begin. I am wrong but am still allowed to telework.
-- Day 1 (Tuesday): A combination of two floormen who speak very little English, my inate ability to mumble anything not said on a sporting field, the 100% drop in volume my voice takes on when attempting to speak another language, and a lot of power tools helps me to realize that I will not be talking to anyone other than Marcela (face person for Premier) if I have any questions.
The carpeting is completely gone and, 'YES!', there is plywood not only over a section of the hallway but the nook in the study as well. The plywood covers an area of roughly 100 square feet and must be pulled up and replaced with new planks of pine. This will add about $1200 to the overall cost.
Marcela calls up her business partner who comes over and explains the breadth of the work to me, now that the carpet is up. A few boards will need to be replaced and, more importantly, the stairs really can't be salvaged. His proposal, build the new stairs. My wallet, getting in shape and slimming down.
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