Progress!!

That's our permit to begin work!

We didn't give up on the blog, there really just hasn't been much interesting to report.  We started with the demolition work and about 80% of the necessary areas are gutted.  We FINALLY received the plans from the architect, and he taught us our first home renovation lesson: whatever time frame your architect/contractor/plumber gives you, double it.  On July 30th, our architect told me he would need 10 days.  We received the final plans On September 13th.  I'm a lawyer, so math really isn't my specialty, but I'm pretty sure that's more than 10 days.

Anyway, moving on.  My intention was to show ya'll the plans, but I can't figure out how to post them as a pdf.  I'll ask Christian to do it soon.  He will also post all the "before" pictures of the rooms soon with our detailed plans.  In the meantime, here's a picture of our "demo team" at work.  They are neither licensed nor insured, but their rates are cheap!

"Demo team" = Christian and my dad. 

We're looking at cabinets and appliances right now, so if you have any suggestions, we would love to hear them!



JLB