Reno Update#3

I am happy to report some progress in the basement, despite a whole new set of issues (general contractor was hospitalized). Most of our developments are on the inside. Here is the the list of things that have happened:

1) Drywall is basically complete, there is still some touching up but it is less than a days work.

2) Primer paint on the walls

















3) Concrete floor is level, we had some crazyuneveness going on and no flooring would have looked good without this step. A word of advice: make sure to read the warranty info on your flooring product as some have unlevel subfloors as a reason to void the warranty.

4)Laminate floor installed

5) New window beside the french doors

So as you can see we still have a ways to go, but we are getting there and I am feeling good about the pace and progress we are seeing!

Is there an echo in here?

There might be and echo because I haven't been keeping up to date with the blogs so I bet no one else is visiting it anymore.
Things are still crazy but slowing down. Where I last left off it was PJ's birthday. Here is a quick list of things that have been going on since then:

• PJ's birthday surprise party was a success, thank goodness! I am not good at surprises so I was quite proud of myself for pulling it off
• We cancelled a trip to Calgary, but decided to take the time and go skiing instead. So worth it! We had one of the best days on the mountain.
• Everyone I know seems to be annoucing they are pregnant. I am thrilled for them and not so quietly wishing it were me. But alas, my time will come one day.
• Basement reno is two steps forward, one step back. We thought we were making progress and the drywall was up, then it took 2-3 weeks of politics and phone calls to get someone to mud and tape and sand. I think ( please don't let me jinx it) that is done and the painter is coming this week. Also our general contractor was in the hospital and might be back to work next week so we are dong it all by ourselves.
• Rhino our lovely old dog, has a lump :( Not just any lump, one in his nether regions, one that makes it uncomfortable for him to do a number two. He is done his blood work and is going in for the biopsy in 2 days. Get better soon Rhino
• My niece had her 3rd birthday, we had so much fun in the boucy castle, I think the kids had fun too!
• Happy Easter!