Working on finishing up the master closet with some java colored 6x36” tile.  Working with these monsters is a bit of a pain.  Heavy! We are using the Spin Doctor leveling system.  Basically

Looking for opinions and also recommendations on pool coping and tile.  Live in Michigan, so having a pool is a bit of trouble since tiles tend to pop off.  This is what we are thinking of going

Remember that nasty hole we ripped into the wall?  The one I hacked up with a sawzall?  Yea...nothing some nice 1x6 trim can’t fix! Did both sides and the inside as well, completely hiding any

This is something minor I noticed in the hallway bathroom as the contractors are doing the subfloor currently: It is about 3/4” gap due to a measuring error.  Would you complain and leave it alone...or

Glad this isn’t my garage, but bummed out for my neighbor at the same time.  This happened yesterday during s mild wind storm: Did a a bit of damage to the gutters and punctured a hole in the roof.

Got the wire mesh and underlayment down in the bathroom: Amazing I find time to post here anymore.  Going to have to start my own contracting business soon with everything I am doing and learning!

Wow.  Cabinets are all in.  Just some trim work left to be done. Also need to pick out hardware and install on all cabinets.  Should be moving in first week of September!  Long

Cut a big hole in the wall for a new fridge.  The old fridge was super small, and we had room to do so, so we cut a hole in a wall and that hole will now be where a new fridge goes: It was painful

Master closet getting some attention today.  Layed ditra down with modified thinset, to prep for tile: Tookway longer than it should because I am new to tile and thinset, but overall it came out nice.

Drywall is repaired, installed, and mudded in the kitchen.  Demo was done a week ago and now things are being shaped back together. A cubby was cut out for the new fridge, and the old fridge cubby

A small town up north called Empire has this really small/peaceful coffee shop called Gemma’s.  It is where we go for a good cup of coffee in the early morning. One of my favorite brands they carry

Even more livable now.  We finished priming and painting the master bathroom.  Came out great! Went with Alabaster white ceilings and Repose gray walls.  Did it with Duration brand SW paint.

Some people like the rustic look, while others prefer a more streamlined style.  We ordered this table made of oak, and it was full of gouges like this in the wood. Almost like they got the wood from

This is my new/old pool pump, and I think it needs a new O Ring.  I’m making this post so I remember to go to the pool store and get a new O ring for this thing. Sometimes I can be forgetful.  I

We rescued Sage around 7 years ago, and she still won’t come out when strangers are around.  Nope.  Only my wife and I get to see her as we are the only ones she trusts. Right now it’s tough

Top 2, or bottom 2? These will make up most of the basement flooring, with a room or two getting carpet as they may be spare bedrooms. Your opinions are appreciated, thanks!  Enjoy the weekend!

Plumber did a great job today on the valves, pan, and head plumbing.  Came out great, and is now ready for tile! Tile is scheduled to take around 3 week’s.  Looking forward to it, since that

Wow.  From a disaster pit to this... Progress is good.  Tile will be exciting.  Will be happening in the next couple weeks.  Can’t wait.  Bill, the guy that did it, was awesome.

$200 in chemicals, pump running for 5 days straight, and a lot of skimming and cleaning...and boom, the pool is looking halfway decent! From the swamp it was a while back, this is good news.  Feels

Just tested the water in the pool...and after a lot of filtering and chemical balancing, it is looking quite good! Water is mostly just cloudy now, but is a nice shade of blue.  Will post some photos