Category Archives: 2nd floor

Right now…

Posted on July 6, 2009 by carrie

This is what we’re doing: Taking down the sound proofing! We actually started Saturday (hence the pics) but then went to see some fireworks, so we didn’t get very far. I wasn’t sure what we’d do with huge piles of … Continue reading →

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Refinishing: Day 2, Progress

Posted on June 26, 2009 by carrie

Day 2 of refinishing the floors is complete and visible progress has been made. Although, it does look very similar to Wednesday’s progress – LOTS OF SANDING. I stopped by the house Thursday afternoon at lunch with my coworker. There … Continue reading →

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Refinishing: Day 1

Posted on June 25, 2009 by carrie

Wednesday, JDL Flooring started on our house. We met with Jon, the owner, a few Saturdays ago during our big basement demo day. Our tenant hadn’t moved out yet so the 2nd story was the only floor sans covering. It … Continue reading →

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Floor Prep

Posted on June 24, 2009 by carrie

The floor refinishers started bright & early this morning but yesterday evening was spent prepping for their arrival. Sure we spent almost all day Saturday tearing up carpet & flooring. And yes, we had all the trash hauled away Monday. … Continue reading →

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Clean Slate

Posted on June 22, 2009 by carrie

Saturday we vanquished the gross flooring the previous owner left us. While I had already ripped up 2 rooms of carpet, there were still several rooms of disgusting left. We chose to divide & conquer. That meant we never really … Continue reading →

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Carpet, Be Gone!

Posted on June 5, 2009 by carrie

Today was the first day something productive was done at the house. It was also the first time I realized just how.far. we have to go. Sure, it looks like it needs work when you scan the room. But then … Continue reading →

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Starting a Project!

Posted on June 5, 2009 by carrie

Bonus Friday morning post. I’m finally going to start doing stuff, instead of just indecisively yammering on. Today, the 2nd floor carpets will meet their maker. Grossness Be Gone!! Hoping to find the hardwood in good condition. Fingers crossed!

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