Reading Nook in Progress

Got the drywall pulled off, and had the code inspector come out and review my plans. Here is the existing framing.

Still full of all the junk. Below I've gotten the main framing done.

Had to put some joist hangers on the floor joists per the code inspectors requirements. Decided to go ahead and overbuild it and added a 2x10 support header over the opening to provide extra support for that span. Next I need to plan out the wiring and build some of the bookshelves. I'll have to put drywall under the stairs for code fire barrier, but I'll put a fascia over it, as I don't want the look of drywall in there.

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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.

Basement Bathroom Progress

Just for reference, here is the original, claustrophobic, non-code-compliant basement bathroom. And here is progress on the much larger bathroom, even though to overall footprint is the same size. The shower has been expanded to fill the entire width, and the ceiling raised in the shower area. The original was a generic shower stall, and was very dark and cramped. This will be much brighter and while the dimensions are small, won't feel nearly as cramped.

Kitchen Progress

Backsplash tile almost done, just need to install the outlets and faceplates.

Normandy Park Restoration

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