remodeling again

[skiroule]

Geez Lenny,

Show a little ambition!

Having been involved in a number of remodeling projects, I'm exhausted just looking at the photos. Contrary to what you feel is "not accomplishing much", I'm impressed by what you've done so far.

My daughter lived in Calumet/Larium for a number of years before she moved to Marquette and I was always fascinated by the classic "project houses" in the area, some of which were undergoing some great restorations.

Good luck on your project. It's a house with character that is hard to find in modern construction.

 

[scott_b]

Great progress Lenny. Can't wait to see the progress and the end result. Keep up the great work.

 

[mrsrunningbear]

WoW Lenny what progress!! Thanks for the pics cool to see the life coming back to that classic old home!!

 

[yamahauler]

Wow Lenny, you have a ton of ambition. How in the world did you learn how to do all the things that you are doing and have to do?

 

[yamahauler]

Do you end up selling the houses or renting them out?

 

[lenny]

Wow Lenny, you have a ton of ambition. How in the world did you learn how to do all the things that you are doing and have to do?

Back in Illinois I worked for a remodeling contractor and we did a lot of stuff. We never did concrete or excavating, heating cooling, plumbing or electric but just about everything else.

Today we tore off the back side shingles. It is so hot and humid, it has to be over 90 and strong sun. I had drank nearly 2 gallons of water by 2 pm. I litterally ran myself right of of energy so I came home, Eric was shot also. I may go back after 7 tonight and start cleaning up my mess. Right now I am heading to the beach and gonna swim in Lake Superior. I know my core temp it up and that will bring it down quickly

 

[lenny]

Do you end up selling the houses or renting them out?

I still have them, we're going to move into this one and I will sell or rent the other 2 out this winter.

 

[local897]

Wow Len! Glad to see it worked out that you got the place. I am sure it is going to be a jem when you are done with her! I emailed you when you get to reply send me the address would love to swing by check it out. Stay cool don't over do your self.

 

[jonesin]

new chimeny in the future too? fireplace on both floors I assume?

 

[lenny]

new chimeny in the future too? fireplace on both floors I assume?

We tore out the chimney on the driveway side and the other one is going to be repaired. There is just one fireplace in the house on the lower level in the living room.

 

[lenny]

It's been slow going on the old place. I am still on the roof and will be for about 5-6 more days. The roof has been stripped off, replaced all rotted areas which was a bit more that I expected. We re-sheeted the entire roof and papered most of it. Should be about half or close to half shingled tomorrow. My wife and kids have been removing wall paper and is about 90% complete, will be complete tomorrow. Today the new 200 amp electrical service was installed and energized. The old gale has juice flowing threw her once again. I hit the main and clicked on the gfci outlet and said bye bye to the old generator till next big project.

 

[lenny]

a few more

 

[Skylar]

Keep up the good work Lenny! How come you did not go with a metal roof?

 

[mrsrunningbear]

Your getting there Lenny, Di and the Kids! Looking Good!

 

[lenny]

Keep up the good work Lenny! How come you did not go with a metal roof?

thanks, I felt the metal roof would detract from the look of the home.

 

[skiroule]

I hit the main and clicked on the gfci outlet and said bye bye to the old generator till next big project.

The next big project?

I think the upstairs corner porch is a great feature. It might seem like things are going slow when you're there every day but looking at the photo updates, it sure looks like major progress.

 

[favoritos]

Looking Good. I know it is a lot of work but it is great that you and the family are working together on this project. It is great to see a beautiful structure come back to life.

 

[samc]

Looks great - I like that the kids are helping!

 

[mguthrie]

Wow Lenny go go go. Awesome progress.

 

[wilson]

lenny... find any good treasures in that place yet?