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Entries from December 2007

Update on the first floor beam and framing

December 12th, 2007 · No Comments

Here are some photos that we took of the first floor today. Just looks like alot of 2 x 4’s I know, but alot of progress has actually been made! They’ve framed in most of the outer walls as well as our front hall closet and powder room so things are really starting to take […]

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Tags: Framing · Slideshow

Reader submitted before and after renovation photos

December 10th, 2007 · 4 Comments

Krista Wood from Vancouver Island was kind enough to share her renovation story with us (if you would like to submit yours please send before and after shots to 247reno@gmail.com - we’d love to see them). Here it is in her words and photos:

“I have recently renovated and sold my first investment property. […]

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Tags: reader submissions · Slideshow

Before and After photo’s of 2nd and 3rd floors

December 6th, 2007 · 7 Comments

Here are a few before and after pictures of what things look like so far on the 2nd and 3rd floors. What wonders new floors, carpeting and paint can make! We don’t have any pictures up on the walls yet etc. but it will give you an idea of the space.

We used Benjamin Moore Baby […]

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Tags: Paint colours · The new house · Slideshow

Kitchen Floor Plan changes

December 4th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Trevor and crew began the framing of the main floor yesterday- very exciting! We need to have the Kitchen and Powder Room framed in by Wednesday for when Marco from Altima Kitchens comes by to take measurements. (They won’t order cabinetry until the space has been framed and confirmed).

By this afternoon it was pretty clear […]

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Tags: Framing · Powder Room · The new house · Kitchens

Little Suprises

December 3rd, 2007 · No Comments

We returned home Sunday afternoon from Kirk’s parents cottage to find a beautiful carpet installed on the 3rd floor as well as lights and outlets working through most of the 2nd and 3rd floors. What joy! When undergoing this type of renovation you really need to celebrate each wonderful improvement as you never know what […]

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Tags: The new house · Uncategorized