We started around 10 and finished up around 4 stripping the downstairs of tongue and groove. Ian worked from 10 to 3 and earned himself $10!!! It doesn't seem like much but when he typically earns $3 for helping with chores, he was delighted to get so much money. Mike and I were impressed with his determination to earn money and help us on the house. Ian pulled boards off the walls, hauled debri out to the dumpster, vacumned, etc. It was great to have the help and it's amazing what a 5 year old can do....safely! Mike stepped on a nail and Ian lectured him about construction safety. What a crack-up! It'll be replaced with sheetrock and should make the room seem even larger.
This week, the stairs will be rebuilt, the gas lines installed, HVAC restructured, plumbing moved for the kitchen sink, etc. if all goes as planned. We picked up the fireplace insert last week, will order the wood flooring this week and also the hood vent for over the kitchen range. Whew!
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