Renovations at the Bay

The countdown is official

Sat, 24 May 2008 21:37:13 +1200

Here’s a timer widget that’s counting down till all contractors are gone!

The timer will remain in the Website header for the whole world to see.

The retaining wall, gravel, dirt and drains are all done....

Fri, 23 May 2008 21:02:00 +1200

The retaining wall, gravel, dirt and drains are all done. Perhaps we should plant some ferns in celebration?

The remaining corrogate external cladding is on the way up....

Thu, 22 May 2008 21:02:00 +1200

The remaining corrogate external cladding is on the way up. Hopefully, next week it will all be done.

We have feature wall in the main lounge covered in new wall...

Fri, 16 May 2008 20:47:00 +1200

We have feature wall in the main lounge covered in new wall paper - point of difference and all that. It looks really good in the flesh.

And another from the wall paper collection.

Fri, 16 May 2008 20:47:00 +1200

And another from the wall paper collection.

The extension has new soffits so all the underfloor insulation...

Thu, 15 May 2008 22:44:00 +1200

The extension has new soffits so all the underfloor insulation is now safely encased.

Almost forgot, the apallingly built retaining wall that we...

Thu, 15 May 2008 22:41:40 +1200

Almost forgot, the apallingly built retaining wall that we inherited is no more. In it’s place is a new wall built properly using concrete and treated timber. Nice.

Here are the new steps leading from the driveway.

Thu, 15 May 2008 22:38:32 +1200

Here are the new steps leading from the driveway.

There is a new platform leading from the entrance steps to a...

Thu, 15 May 2008 22:36:00 +1200

There is a new platform leading from the entrance steps to a smaller set connecting the driveway. Even better, the magic rubbish bin system works more efficiently.

Simon has been busy. The kitchen has a new red feature wall. The...

Thu, 15 May 2008 22:33:00 +1200

Simon has been busy. The kitchen has a new red feature wall. The rest of the kitchen will be renovated when we’ve recovered from the current job (money and well-being wise).

The big brown beam is spruced up with a coat of the ever reliable white paint.

The new retaining wall as asked for by the council has been...

Wed, 14 May 2008 22:20:00 +1200

The new retaining wall as asked for by the council has been built.

The abominations that were bi-folding doors in the master...

Wed, 14 May 2008 22:10:00 +1200

The abominations that were bi-folding doors in the master bedroom wardrobe have been totally repurposed. Good call that Geoff.

His bunks are back together with hot wheels bedding.

Wed, 14 May 2008 22:07:00 +1200

His bunks are back together with hot wheels bedding.

The boy got spots (which match the wall colours somehow).

Wed, 14 May 2008 22:06:00 +1200

The boy got spots (which match the wall colours somehow).

A fairy princess wall for a fairy princess.

Wed, 14 May 2008 22:05:00 +1200

A fairy princess wall for a fairy princess.

Also, her new bed is assembled and embellished.

Wed, 14 May 2008 22:02:00 +1200

Also, her new bed is assembled and embellished.

The new curtains and blinds for ther bedrooms and second lounge...

Wed, 14 May 2008 22:01:00 +1200

The new curtains and blinds for ther bedrooms and second lounge are up. Here are the lacy curtains for the girl’s room.

The entrance to the house has had the concrete treatment....

Tue, 13 May 2008 22:00:00 +1200

The entrance to the house has had the concrete treatment. Perhaps one, maybe two coats done.

Drop-cloths are down which is good because the lounge has been...

Tue, 13 May 2008 21:59:00 +1200

Drop-cloths are down which is good because the lounge has been painted!

The shelves are installed in lounge #2. Immediately they fill up...

Sat, 10 May 2008 21:59:00 +1200

The shelves are installed in lounge #2. Immediately they fill up with crap.