Author Archives: Nikki Cannon

Uh oh we have a problem!!! After layers of flooring were removed, the crew uncovered an old vinyl floor from 70’s/80s with asbestos. We ended up having to hire an asbestos remediation company to come in and take care of this issue. Here’s a picture of this evil floor that is eating into our budgetContinue reading “We have a Problem!”

1. Going to 3 different spots in the house to make a bowl of cereal. 2. Dumping drywall flakes out of my shoe while walking into Costco. 3. Eating at Costco cafe multiple times a week. 4. Watching Keith make a sandwich on the hood of his car. 5. Getting annoyed that Keith’s car bumperContinue reading “Things I will hopefully never do again once reno is complete”

Almost 5,000 lbs of flooring delivered Tuesday. Keith carried all 66 boxes into the house himself.

Rough layout of future kitchen.

Day 4 demo ended with family room and dinning room floors being pulled up. The small kitchen pantry got removed as well. We are able to start to see our staircase from the family room for the first time. Living through a reno story and thoughts.: Planning your days at home is no longer possibleContinue reading “Day 4 demo”

The yellow floor tiles in the foyer have been taken up. The coat closet is gone. The foyer wall is still up since it’s load bearing. We need to wait on a special beam before it comes down. Living through a reno story: I found myself in unknown waters today. Keith goes into the restroomContinue reading “Day 3 demo”