Garage Continues

Done with the front framing. Need to get the code inspector out here before I put siding on it just in case I've missed some code requirements. Hopefully he'll have time this week so that I can do the siding and trim next weekend, and schedule to have the garage door installed.

Doesn't look like much for 2 days of work, but I took my time and had to make a lot of runs for tools and parts. Also I reused a lot of the 2x4's that I took out of the basement, so pulling the screws out of those so I could use them added some time.
The back wall just has some interior paneling temporarily tacked up to prevent rain from blowing through, it hasn't been framed yet.

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Craigslist Find

I'm still using a lot of old Ikea Expedit stuff for storage. It works, and is flexible, but not fancy. Been on the lookout for something better. Ran across this on CL for only $300, and got them to deliver. Right now it's just staged in the open area of the basement. I should be able to finish the framing and drywall in the old theater, and I'll move these in there.

Paint

Had to get a coat of paint on before the rains hit. Not completely sold on the blue trim, may due a dark brown or grey there instead, but a huge improvement over what it was. Right now I only have one coat on, and haven't done the edging right, so it's a rough paint job, but it will tide the house over until I get a patch of good weather and can finish the job.

Patio Demo

Wanted to get a good exposure to the foundation so I could verify the seal (think I found a leak in the planter box where the foundation meets), so I decided to tackle getting the rear concrete pad broken up. Quotes to do the job were in the $5k range, so I decided I'd break it up and move it myself. Removal then is only $650. Rented a breaker from HomeDepot. Took about 6-7hrs of work, and a lot of Ibuprofin. Went from this: To this: I am planning on taking at least a week of picking at it to move everything.

Normandy Park Restoration

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