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Jan 24, 2007 12:32

Finally, after 14 months work, I received final permit approval for what started out as a little remodel. Turned into a new bathroom, new dormers, new roof, new porch, new paint, new bedrooms. Cost about $5000, which is dirt cheap since I paid so much in terms of lung linings, blood (two trips to emergency room for lacerations) and sweat (was down ( Read more... )

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obsqurity January 24 2007, 20:42:35 UTC
It's gorgeous!! I can't believe you did that and a PhD program at the same time. (and beer!!)

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snowmoa January 24 2007, 20:44:53 UTC
Thanks! - nor can I. It was basically beer that made it possible. And there is some crossover in neurosis between PhD work and home remodeling. Both are goddamn thankless tasks ;-)

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boydmain January 24 2007, 22:30:31 UTC
I can sympathize entirely. You've done a great job, and I can't beleive how inexpensive it all was. Good work!

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snowmoa January 25 2007, 02:40:41 UTC
Thanks man. Most of the expense was windows, wood and drywall. Still lots of little fiddly things left, but she's watertight!

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