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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Well, I posted this in Team Forum, but I might as well share it with the locals (BOTD) More pics!

Posted: 2/8/2006 10:47:53 AM EDT

(Bungalow Of The Day)

Here's the house before: 2 BR 2BA about 1250 sq.ft.

Then, a bunch of guys come in and tear the damn roof clean off!

Floor joists are put in place and it is covered up to protect us from the Minnesota winter weather.

Exterior walls are framed up.

The interior is framed before the roof trusses are added.

And, here's where we are at right now.

Roof is done, Shingles on. We are expecting windows on Thursday and they will side it shortly thereafter. Meanwhile, the demo begins on our kitchen in the main floor for a total remodeling job.

Wish us luck!

Posted: 2/8/2006 12:27:53 PM EDT

[#1]

SHIETE FER!!!!!!!!!
Looks great- now if'n you would have asked I would have done some of the work to save you some coin--- or are you doing it yourself?????

Posted: 2/8/2006 12:52:07 PM EDT

[#2]

Does one have a house warming party if they do a complete remodel? Or only if they move?

If you have one, I'll bring a gift!

Posted: 2/8/2006 12:54:06 PM EDT

[#3]

If I were doing it myself you would see a picture posted of no roof, a hole in the ceiling, a frozen dog and a pissed-off wife and I would post pics of me living in the Holiday Inn Express waiting to be served with divorce papers.

And, since you offered, come on over and bring your hammer!

Posted: 2/8/2006 12:54:39 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:

If you have one, I'll bring a gift!

Ammo, please!

Posted: 2/8/2006 1:16:26 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Quoted:

If you have one, I'll bring a gift!

Ammo, please!

Now you've ruined the suprise. I'm out

Maybe my wife could plant a flower or plant in an ammo box, and then I could put some rounds in/around it! Something for everyone.

Posted: 2/8/2006 1:39:59 PM EDT

[#6]

That addition is bigger than the house was

Must be the new gun room?

Winter remodeling is fun, I"m doing my bathroom right now, one day all the stuff will come in and I can finish it

Posted: 2/8/2006 2:24:10 PM EDT

[#7]

What a let down to expect to see one thing then see something that does not have anything to do with what you wanted to see.

Your Spesnas trick is noted and I will not be fooled again.

<FES>I say good day. <FES>

Looks good by the way.

Posted: 2/8/2006 3:10:50 PM EDT

[#8]

Looks good! The extra space should be nice.

Whens the party?

Posted: 2/8/2006 3:36:59 PM EDT

[#9]

Holy shit! Your house grew a tumor!

Posted: 2/8/2006 4:52:37 PM EDT

[#10]

Is that a Caribou retail location opening on the top floor?

Posted: 2/8/2006 6:12:34 PM EDT

[#11]

So, how many square feet did you add and did it include a bathroom? Is the house in Saint Anthony? BigAKfan

Posted: 2/8/2006 8:31:27 PM EDT

[#12]

Congrats on the new addition it looks great!

Posted: 2/9/2006 4:30:54 AM EDT

[#13]

Looks like you doubled the size of the house

Looks good!

Posted: 2/9/2006 5:10:09 AM EDT

[#14]

It's not a tumor!

It is a new gun room!

Pool Room

Posted: 2/9/2006 6:35:06 AM EDT

[#15]

Holy crap, looks different since I was there last!

Posted: 2/9/2006 6:57:25 AM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
Is that a Caribou retail location opening on the top floor?

Coming to a neighborhood near you!

Posted: 2/9/2006 10:49:51 AM EDT

[#17]

Nah it is the drive up window for Monster Trucks!

Quoted:
Quoted:
Is that a Caribou retail location opening on the top floor?

Coming to a neighborhood near you!

Posted: 2/9/2006 3:40:05 PM EDT

[#18]

sadly now, there can only be one outcome---------------
TAXES
TAXES AND HIGHER TAXES!!!!!!!!!
But on the up side there will now be a place for you to hide when the wife is mad

Posted: 2/9/2006 6:07:37 PM EDT

[#19]

Something about "Movin' On Up" just popped into my head and I think of the Jeffersons:

Well we're movin on up,
To the east side.
To a deluxe apartment in the sky.
Movin on up
To the east side.
We finally got a piece of the pie.

Fish don't fry in the kitchen;
Beans don't burn on the grill.
Took a whole lotta tryin'
Just to get up that hill.
Now we're up in the big leagues
Gettin' our turn at bat.
As long as we live, it's you and me baby
There ain't nothin wrong with that.

Well we're movin on up,
To the east side.
To a deluxe apartment in the sky.
Movin on up
To the east side.
We finally got a piece of the pie.

Looks NICE, Arabou! Congrats on the expansion!

Posted: 3/7/2006 11:22:16 AM EDT

[#20]

Bump.

More pics coming.

Posted: 3/7/2006 5:02:42 PM EDT

[#21]

Had similar fun about two years ago with a 550 sq ft kitchen/living room addition- If I was not a tard at posting pics (like who will host them without spam/charging). I would

Things I learned...
1. That simple addition...is not.
2. Two people doing it part time (after a long day work) ...SUCKS
3. They are called professional builders for a reason
4. get your best estimate, double it and add 20%
5. Menards sells the fucking shittiest shit that ever shitted. Fuck that Fuckhole.
6.Your taxes will be double what you expected.
7. If you pay ANY contractor before the are COMPLETLEY finished, you will never see them again.
8. it will strain your relationship. oh yes.
9. gun money...bwahahahaa
10. shooting time?...bwahahahaaa

Posted: 3/7/2006 8:27:02 PM EDT

[#22]

Nice project.

Looks like you don't have to mow much grass on the sides.

Posted: 3/8/2006 7:48:44 AM EDT

[#23]

Typical Mpls. lot. Small yard. The lot is probably 45 x 130. Driveway on the side doesn't make much room, but the alley has been vacated in the back, so we have more room than we otherwise would have (basically to hold all the dog crap)

Waiting for my girlfriend to e-mail me those pics.

Posted: 3/9/2006 9:54:12 AM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:
Typical Mpls. lot. Small yard. The lot is probably 45 x 130. Driveway on the side doesn't make much room, but the alley has been vacated in the back, so we have more room than we otherwise would have (basically to hold all the dog crap)

Waiting for my girlfriend to e-mail me those pics.

WTF Happened to your WIFE!?!?!?

Or doesn't she know!?!?!?

Posted: 3/9/2006 10:30:07 AM EDT

[#25]

Some days she is my girlfriend, some days she is my wife. When you're older, you'll understand...

Posted: 3/9/2006 10:43:59 AM EDT

[#26]

He traded her in for 2 twenty year old sorority gals!

Posted: 3/9/2006 12:59:16 PM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:
He traded her in for 2 twenty year old sorority gals!

They were 21 according to their IDs!

Isn't it funny that you don't get that kind of action until you are out of college for about a decade?

Posted: 3/9/2006 3:16:49 PM EDT

[#28]

I'm telling your wife

Posted: 3/11/2006 6:31:32 PM EDT

[#29]

Where are the pics?

Posted: 3/24/2006 1:02:15 PM EDT

[#30]

OK, finally got my photo server up an running again.

Here are a few from the framing/mechanical stage.

You'll notice the windows are in (although the trim is incorrect and will be changed) and the siding is stacked up in the front yard.

Here are 2 in the master bedroom showing the framing and duct work. Notice the chimney which will soon be an upstairs fireplace.

Here's one of me on the main floor stairs installing a temprary vapor barrier. The white plastic is covering up the old kitchen appliances in what used to be the kitchen. That room will be our guest bedroom.

More is done on the project, I just have to get the pics. I will keep you all informed as it continues to go!

Posted: 3/24/2006 1:54:15 PM EDT

[#31]

So the chimney is going to vent into your new addition? That'll be kind of cool for, like, laser light shows and stuff.

Posted: 4/3/2006 9:10:16 AM EDT

[#32]

Drywall being sanded this week and Kitchen cabinet installation will be next week.

Can't wait to move out of the basement!

Some plumbing rough-in will wall insulation for sound:

Here are 2 pics of the master bedroom suite being sheetrocked and installation of pocket doors:

Finally, a great pic of the siding completed on the North side of the house. When looking from the front, this would be on the left side of the house:

More pics when I get cabinets installed! I'll try to get a good one of the front of the house, too!
It looks really great!

Posted: 4/3/2006 9:14:25 AM EDT

[#33]

Thats great! I would not want to live through those conditions, although the ends certinly justify the means.

Posted: 4/3/2006 2:13:39 PM EDT

[#34]

Lookin good nielson!

It'll be well worth it when it's done.

For a guy that has done a ton of remodelling, let me tell you that doing it and enjoying it instead of doing it right before you move out so the next people can enjoy it is a much better route!

Posted: 4/3/2006 3:54:19 PM EDT

[#35]

now would be a good time to hide those gun and unregistered class III (I did not say the s word) in the walls.

Posted: 4/4/2006 6:08:13 AM EDT

[#36]

What do you think that brick structure that looks like a chimney is in the bedroom?

(ATF disclaimer: There are no actual weapons hidden in these photos.)

Posted: 4/4/2006 7:53:17 AM EDT

[#37]

Just for mounting the reloading press? Where is the MAN'S Room? You know gun room, ammo and gear storage, and tinkering room? Where is the MAN's Lounge? You know bar, big screen TV, comfy leather chairs, and snacks?

Posted: 4/4/2006 8:04:27 AM EDT

[#38]

Quoted:
Just for mounting the reloading press? Where is the MAN'S Room? You know gun room, ammo and gear storage, and tinkering room? Where is the MAN's Lounge? You know bar, big screen TV, comfy leather chairs, and snacks?

We are living in it right now. It's called the basement.

It has all of the above and will be getting it's own fridge shortly!

Posted: 4/4/2006 11:29:31 AM EDT

[#39]

Quoted:
Just for mounting the reloading press? Where is the MAN'S Room? You know gun room, ammo and gear storage, and tinkering room? Where is the MAN's Lounge? You know bar, big screen TV, comfy leather chairs, and snacks?

Fritz calls that the S.A.C. base!

Spousal Avoidance Center