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Renovation update

November 24, 2010

Renovation update

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Things are moving right along with the Great Zielske Home Renovation of 2010. Above is a shot looking out the front door of half of my new front porch, which will soon have a built-in bench, stucco where you see the dark wall, and copper pipe in the open area to the left to create a screen. The cedar smells so good every time I step out to get my paper in the morning, it reminds me of my childhood home in Everett, Washington where I swear you smell damp wood everywhere.

The other half of my porch is in progress. Here's a shot from when they started laying the tile.

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Here's what it looks like this morning. The goal of this porch is to be a 3-season space. We aren't sure exactly what we're going to do with it yet and we may only be able to afford bean bag furniture for several years to come, but boy that tile sure is pretty, huh?

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It's hard to tell by this photo, but the coolest part? The floor surface is actually level. BOOYA!.

I'm planning to save the before and after shots until everything is completely done (which won't be until Spring now, because it's too cold to paint the exterior of the house), but here's a shot of the old porch, from a sort of similar angle, and the slant is only slightly exaggerated.

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There's a reason Cole's bike was leaning that far over. Apparently the wood that was supporting our porch was pretty much rotting out. And all those lovely windows you see? Only a few of them opened anymore without extreme brute force.

The back room is still covered in plastic.

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I'm thinking it will be for at least another two or three weeks.

Here is a shot of the matching tile in our new back entryway.

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And here's what I etched in the mud before they laid the tile down.

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What? How'd these get in here?

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If you're wondering how banana sex muffins fit in to a renovation project, I'll just say this: contractors working outside in sub-20 degree weather appreciate a warm snack.

 

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  1. AniB says

    November 24, 2010 at 8:31 am

    I love when progress is being made, especially when I don’t have to do the hard labor. It’s going to look great once everything’s done! And there’s nothing wrong with keeping the hard workers happy with a little snack.

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  2. Shelley says

    November 24, 2010 at 8:40 am

    Love the tile and can’t wait until the completed pictures!!! Yes, hot coffee, warm snack….a little somethin’ somethin’ can go a long way w/ the construction dudes πŸ™‚

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  3. amanda says

    November 24, 2010 at 8:44 am

    Waiting for this update! I love home renovation projects. It never occurred to me that you would have to wait to finish a project until a warmer season came along. That’s what happens when it is still 84 degrees on 11/24. Oh well. But we can still run here, I finished my half on Sunday in 2:04. That almost takes care of my 15 for the week!

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  4. cathy says

    November 24, 2010 at 8:52 am

    Congrats Amanda! Thats a great time. woo hoo! Yes, winter gets in the way of EVERYTHING. Im planning another treadmill run this am.

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  5. Lee says

    November 24, 2010 at 8:57 am

    I love your tile choice, may I ask the name of it?

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  6. cathy says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:01 am

    Yes, Lee. It’s called Kathari Mocha, and we got it from the Tile Shop.

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  7. Sandi D says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:07 am

    I am sharing the “joy” of remodeling with you! We are 8 days into remodeling our kitchen and bathroom. I am making slow cooker dinners in the basement and we are eating on paper plates. Everywhere I look there is a thin layer of dust on everything on the first floor! I know it will be worth it in the end….I just can’t wait until I do not have boxes piled everywhere! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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  8. TracyBzz says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:36 am

    We renovated last summer/fall. It’s sooo worth the mess and all the decisions.
    Umm, you’re giving sex muffins to the contractors? What does Dan think of that? Or is he ok with it because you etched your initals under the tile?

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  9. Vi | Loki the Shiba says

    November 24, 2010 at 10:39 am

    I like the “Hi Mom” on the plastic. Cute!

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  10. Julia says

    November 24, 2010 at 11:16 am

    ooooh… banana sex muffins!?!?! yum! will definitely be trying those soon.

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  11. JillT says

    November 24, 2010 at 11:22 am

    I don’t watch a lot of TV, but 90% of it is HGTV so I love watching (and envying) your progress.

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  12. Tink says

    November 24, 2010 at 11:24 am

    lol I have the linoleum sticky tile version of your tiles… but in my bathroom. πŸ˜€

    Are you actually making a screen from copper pipes? Because copper stuff gets stolen incredibly quickly…

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  13. cathy says

    November 24, 2010 at 11:26 am

    Im feeling the dust pain this morning! They decided to take the plastic down today, and will leave it down over the weekend. DUST!

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  14. Jeanne Pellerin says

    November 24, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    Putting that same tile in my kitchen and entryway!

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  15. Natalie says

    November 24, 2010 at 12:27 pm

    Somethin’ veeeery funny about giving contractors banana sex muffins. Maybe it’s just me. Love the remodel…beautiful, Cathy! (Even if you have to give the contractors warm favors to git er done.)

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  16. Noelle says

    November 24, 2010 at 1:37 pm

    Love it! The tile looks amazing & I love the hi mom note! And as for the sex muffins….where can i get me some??!!! Happy Thanksgiving to all!

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  17. cathy says

    November 24, 2010 at 2:22 pm

    Are you serious? DANG girl. I knew I liked you. They just finished grouting and it looks so cool!
    : )

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  18. cathy says

    November 24, 2010 at 2:27 pm

    I guess that does sound just a little wrong, doesnt it?

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  19. dawn says

    November 24, 2010 at 3:11 pm

    Love the tile and the plan for a 3 seasons room. I’ve always wanted one so I could sit out and read and relax no matter the weather. I’m making muffins too for the kids to snack on tomorrow morning. Have a great Thanksgiving.

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  20. Sharon in Ca says

    November 24, 2010 at 7:14 pm

    awesome Cathy…happy turkey day…

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  21. Jennifer L says

    November 24, 2010 at 7:31 pm

    Thank goodness they’ll have the day off tomorrow! It’ll probably be close to zero.

    Happy Thanksgiving, Cathy. I love the stones.

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  22. Jennifer L says

    November 24, 2010 at 7:32 pm

    Sorry–tile that looks like stones.

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  23. Cyndi says

    November 24, 2010 at 7:55 pm

    I’ve been waiting for this too… You’re not going to tease us are you? We’ll need LOTS of before/after pictures of this you know… we’re scrappers… we need photos, lots and lots of photos. I do LOVE that tile too

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  24. heidig says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:04 pm

    Love, love, love the tile! Can’t wait to see the finished project. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  25. elizabeth.reid7@bigpond.com says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:47 pm

    I’m just wondering, curious you know, IF you told the contractors they were sex muffins! Just wondering?

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  26. Kristen says

    November 24, 2010 at 10:03 pm

    Cathy, unrelated to the renovation (but I LOVE the tile!)
    please tell what kind of lens you used to take the picture of the charlie brown tree with soft focus background that you posted on the $250 Gamestop giveaway. I’ve asked for a new lens for christmas, for my Canon EOS Rebel XT that currently has the standard 18-55 mm lens. Do I need a zoom, a wide angle, or what, in order to really take those soft focus background shots??

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  27. Mary Mitchell says

    November 24, 2010 at 10:36 pm

    I had to laugh when I saw your initials in the tile mud. Every time we tear up and replace some carpet in our house we all take a sharpie marker and write something on the subfloor. I imagine someone long after we are gone pulling up old carpet and finding our cryptic messages. LOL

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  28. Sharon says

    November 24, 2010 at 11:20 pm

    A cedar porch with copper tubing for a screen! What a super great idea! Ooooo, I love it. Can’t wait to see *that* picture when spring comes.

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  29. AngMomof3 says

    November 24, 2010 at 11:51 pm

    So, do the contractors know they’re called sex muffins? πŸ˜‰

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  30. Pam says

    November 25, 2010 at 8:29 am

    Beautiful tile! We are in the midst of a construction project as well and it doesn’t seem nearly as fun as yours is!

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  31. cathy says

    November 25, 2010 at 10:46 am

    Oh no. That is not info to share.

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  32. JoLynn says

    November 25, 2010 at 7:44 pm

    So jealous of your porch/room. I have a slab with some steps. I love my house, but I would live in a three seasons room. Looks great!!

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  33. Natalie says

    November 25, 2010 at 8:00 pm

    Only to those of us with twisted minds. I am sure you wouldn’t put yourself in that category…oh, no, not at all… πŸ™‚

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  34. lisamcg says

    November 27, 2010 at 4:47 pm

    I love that you keep posting all the pictures of your renovation. I love the cedar – the look and the smell. So excited for yoU!

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  35. One Second Needle says

    November 29, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    Hope the renovations are going well. I really like the tiles!

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  36. Amber Mansur says

    November 30, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    Ha- have to laugh about your slanty floored porch! I bet there was already a slant to the floor,even before the wood started to go. Our porch on our old 1903 built house was just the same- they used to angle them to allow for water run-off πŸ˜€ Just thought you’d find that interesting, lol. The porch is looking great- and those tiles are very nice! Can’t wait to see what colors you end up painting in there and on the outside- we have to paint the exterior of our house next year, looking for inspiration! πŸ™‚

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  37. Alejandra Hutchcraft says

    October 11, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    Isn’t it exciting to do house renovations? From the planning of designs, materials, color, and other finishing details, up to the arranging of furniture, all are tiring, but in the end, very fulfilling. It’s a wonderful feeling to see the fruits of your labor.

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