We bought 15 boxes of flooring and not all with the same instructions. The planks are supposed to be layed down from left to right. After laying out 2 rows of planks , we figured out which wall was the left. It wasn’t the one we started at! To be continued next week…! Continue reading
We laid down the membrane for the laminate flooring on top of the plywood, This Zito membrane has adhesive joints and we also used vapor barrier tape to make sure everything stays in place.We have to wait another 24 hours before installing the actual floor. As per the instructions, we have to let the flooring … Continue reading
We used Boomerang recycled paint for the final coat. We blended half a can of ‘wheat’ and half a can of ‘moonlight’ colored paint. Continue reading
The year has started off with another snowfall. We hired a snow removal contractor for the driveway so we only have to shovel the walkway. Continue reading
This weekend, we painted the first coat in the basement. We used primer to cover the dark wood paneling and tinted ceiling paint to make the job easier. When the ceiling dries, the paint will turn white. Continue reading
Today, the snow just wouldn’t stop falling. Claire went out to shovel the walkway 3 times! Continue reading
We’ve replaced the ugly box lights with 3 new fixtures. What a difference, they really brighten the basement. Continue reading
We had to repair a dripping faucet upstairs. Reno-depot supplied us with a free replacement part because the faucet has a lifetime warranty. There is no shut-off valve under the sink so we needed to close the main water entry downstairs before we can dismantle the faucet. Continue reading
We finally patched the holes that we’re made by the electricians. Continue reading
Our dryer is installed in the basement bathroom because there’s no dryer vent upstairs. We have to wash our clothes then run down in the basement to dry them. Today, Ventstat installed the vent in our kitchen. Now, we’ll have to find someone to move the dryer. Continue reading
