Phase 5: Plumbing Time

With the framing complete, the plumbers started their work.

In order for the plumbers to get to work, they had a massive delivery of piping. I still find it hard to imagine that all the parts that arrive at our place are all going to be used. Somehow these bits and pieces miraculously make it from the boxes into the walls and floors, creating the foundation of our home.

On the first floor, Levi marvels at his surroundings. The white pipes just beyond our pup are for the kitchen sink and dishwasher.

Here the piping lines the north wall of the first floor in order to enter the second floor laundry room and powder room.

On the second floor, the Jack-N-Jill bathroom is taking form. The bathtub has been placed so the plumbing can be created around it. You can also see the plumbing for the double vanity. The copper pipes carry the hot and cold water to the faucets and the PVC removes the waste.

On the third floor, the front bathroom is also coming along. The claw foot tub has been put in as have the PVC & copper pipes.

A window has been removed in the adjacent bedroom. We find it rather odd and disconcerting. When looking from the street, my eye wants to fill in the hole and fix it.

There is also plumbing in the master bath. The above piping is for the double vanity.

Copper pipes have also been installed in the master shower. 

We had a friendly visitor on our back deck. Time sure is flying by; summer is around the corner. Three months into our project, the rehab is on schedule. Fingers are crossed that things continue on this course. 

Phase 4: The woodwork continues

My apologies for not blogging recently. Today, I am playing catch up.  

We had an unfortunate discovery at our house last week. Our feathered friend was a little worse for wear. Thankfully, nothing terrible happened at the building. Perhaps her arrival wasn't so ominous after all.

Inside, things have evolved quite substantially; they have created the stairwell opening on the third floor. I love the pic Brett took of the temporary stairs. 

Additionally, the framing has begun. The floor plan is finally taking shape. The first floor has a fairly open floor plan, but you can see the closets and the powder room in the back left corner.

After framing the first floor, the fellas moved onto the second. It's amazing to see this empty space take form. We've noticed things we couldn't comprehend before. Like the laundry room, it feels significantly larger than we had anticipated.

Walking through the rooms for the first time, seeing our design, our home... it's exhilarating. Our future is here.

As for Levi, he'd rather wait to explore the house. He doesn't want to ruin the surprise. 

Phase 4: Here come the carpenters

Some big changes occurred this past week. The carpenters cut a giant hole in our second floor to make room for our staircase. It is massive - way bigger than I had imagined. 

The dark markings on the wall show where the former stairwell once was. To remove those spots, the brick will need to be sandblasted.

This is the view from the second floor, looking down into the hole. 

The guys also removed the walls that enclosed the air shaft. I always wondered what the inside of this silo looked like. It seemed so mysterious: why would there be this air shaft in the middle of the building? My plan was to use it to store supplies in case of Armageddon. Now that it's been removed, perhaps I can create a bunker in the basement.