Category Archives: Bannister

Upstairs flooring

Posted on December 26, 2017 by

December 26, 2017 The last major job to finish was the upstairs flooring and baseboard trim and I am happy to report that it is now complete. Our goal was to have it done by Christmas and we finished on … Continue reading →

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Balcony

Posted on October 17, 2017 by

October 17, 2017 The balcony railing is now up. Another project complete – well almost complete. The facia around the balcony still needs to go up.  As a bonus, although it is already mid October, the weather has been nice … Continue reading →

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Bannister

Posted on July 6, 2017 by

July 6, 2017 OMG, I thought we would never get it done, but I am happy to report that the bannister is not complete – all 4 sides! Ken finished the last of the trim today. The trim covers the joists between … Continue reading →

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No More Dust – The Drywall Woes

Posted on May 8, 2017 by

May 8, 2017 We have just finished another two major milestones: The drywall is complete on the second level.  It’s been a long time in the works, but I am happy to see the last of drywall. A couple of … Continue reading →

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Stairs

Posted on August 20, 2016 by

August 20, 2016 Once the cork floor was done on the main level, Ken got itching to get the stairs done. This is the kind of project he loves, with a lot of fine detailed work. And I am so … Continue reading →

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Bannister Update

Posted on March 24, 2016 by

March 24, 2016 We continue to plug away at the bannister. We have about 70 feet of bannister to put up, plus the railing along the staircase. Each post, rail and spindle needs to be harvested, peeled, sanded and the … Continue reading →

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