B&A - Bathroom

The hall bathroom (our only full bath) was probably the biggest job that we did before moving in. The door was moved and a closet that was previously behind the door (and triangular in shape) was removed. Originally, the door opened so that you were looking right at the sink. Now, it opens to the wall that runs basically straight with the tub. Norm and Matt did all this work along with some help from Adam Megginson (from our Sunday School class). The light box and switch were moved and and an outlet was installed. Originally, there was only an outlet on the light. Again, Norm and Matt did this work. The old toilet and sink were removed, some re-plumbing was done. New vinyl was laid on the floor. A new toilet, vanity, sink, and linen cabinet were installed. Daddy and Matt did the plumbing projects. A few parts of the walls still need some drywall finished and painted. Thanks to Mama and Ginger, most of the bathroom got a coat of paint before moving in. Matt installed a new light and a new mirror. There are still several projects to do just to get the bathroom in a "finished" state. Eventually, we will probably paint it a different color and completely redecorate. For the time being, though, the ducky stuff from the kids' bathroom is in there. No, the towel at the window will not stay...it's just there for lack of anything else.

B&A - Living Room

I am finally beginning the series of before and after pictures. We are not completely unpacked yet, but (just being honest here) I want to start showing off the changes. A lot of people have put a lot of work into our home. So, here we go with the living room.

In this room, the dirty beige carpet was removed by Daddy and Matt, and the original hardwood floors beneath were refinished. Everything in the room was painted including the ceiling (well, the front door hasn't made it yet...but that's a project to come). Thanks to Ginger who did the majority of the walls and trim and to Mama who helped lots with the ceiling. The room was rewired to have three prong outlets and a light box was added. Cliff (my uncle) installed a new ceiling fan so that we could have some light in the room. Matt installed a new deadbolt and door knob and Daddy put in a new threshold. I think that's about it. So, here are the before and after pictures: