March Madness

In our home March Madness does not center around basketball it is on renovation. Last year it was the deck and this year it is the basement. I didn't realize how it is almost to the day when the work will begin this year as with last year. 

We have spent a lot of time getting the garage sorted out and putting all of Paul's work stuff in storage so that we can put our own stuff in there. Also cleaning, dusting and sorting our storage room so that we can put most of the stuff in the basement in there.  We have been saving lots of furniture and various items for when Paul's mom moves out here in a few months.  So it was quite interesting to CRAM all of the stuff into the two areas. She will be staying down here for a bit while she settles into life in our area!

Here are some before shots-

The door to the garage on right, closet on left- here is where the french doors will go dividing the mudroom from the living area. 

The view from one end of the living area. Several years ago Paul put in double closets for storage and divided the huge open area into a storage room with the back side being the closets in this room. He also started putting up the dry wall and then life happened.... and now Scott and his crew will FINISH IT!

View from the other side of the room.  Soon no more insulation ceiling and two light bulbs. Can lighting, a REAL ceiling and golden yellow WALLS here we come!

View from when you walk into the basement from the garage. All of that food/ cleaning/ paper goods and freezer will be hidden behind closet doors! 

The oil tank and well water filter will be hidden beind walls.

Work should begin on Wednesday!  YAY progress! I can't wait!