Roger Neiman, makes words count. Roger posted a sign at Bonny's store, Great House by
Bonny Neiman, it read... "2014- Lets throw it away together.- Rog". Simple, attainable. Lets go.
Following the tank pull work started in earnest. We had dated, failing
and no longer functional layouts, systems and finishes to update. A bath
really might kill you, the locations of the original sockets in the
bathrooms are very close to water, one instance actually in a shower and
no they were not designed for wet areas (the baths while not redone we
did have the deadly sockets rectified). We were lucky that the house was
solid and had been maintained. I wont have you suffer through horror
stories of construction because we did not have them. What we did have
were plans with a lot of thought that were respectful to the house and
to how we live. We had design ideas we were confident in and were able
to execute. Most importantly really talented people. Brent and Deb of
Orchard Hills Design & Construction.
Slavo, our foreman. Every sub contractor was superlative. This was
pleasure from the first day of demolition on (and we lived in the house,
my sincere apologies to everyone). For a week after everyone moved on
to the next project I would stare forlornly out the kitchen window
hoping for someone to arrive. A lot was accomplished but, more still
needs doing. This is round one.
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The Powder Room
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The Dining Room through to the Family Room
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The Family Room
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The Family Room through to the Living Room
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The Kitchen
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Nothing was added, a lot was taken away; 38 radiators and covers and 32
sconces. Water lines that had been hanging below the ceiling were
repaired and recessed, re framing, and installing formerly non existent
central heat and air systems so beautifully you would think the systems
had been here from the day the house was built. BRILLIANT!
I will miss the awkward comments made by everyone about my leaking,
algae covered corrugated plastic roofed side porch. It is ok..It is
gone. The porch that remains is actually lovely and has lots of
potential.
There is still a lot to do. Raphael, the Master of the House and Keeper
of the Greens has made a lot of progress from where he started. And in
the spring I will show you the fruits of his labors.
Ralph is hoping to graduate to the adult size chain saw soon.
The paint had just dried. "The Dude" arrived.
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