New post on our building blog ....
New post on our building blog ....
I used to call it our remodel blog but it has turned into a rebuild/new build - I think at times it would have been easier to knock it down (well parts of it we almost have) and start from scratch
As I received a few PM's asking when there would be an update I thought I would post that I have updated on the forum for all to see
Here is the link for those of you who are not familiar with our blog....
www.onawhimstjohn.wordpress.com
Pia
As I received a few PM's asking when there would be an update I thought I would post that I have updated on the forum for all to see
Here is the link for those of you who are not familiar with our blog....
www.onawhimstjohn.wordpress.com
Pia
Realtor - St John Properties
I understand what you've been going through as we've just finished Phase Two of our remodel/rebuild. Phase 1 was the complete remodel of the outside including roof, new windows and doors and new siding. Phase 2 was the entire first floor including new garage cement floor and the entire driveway. Inside we went down the the studs in every room of the first floor and completely rebuilt. We didn't do it ourselves. We had contractors doing the work so my hat's off to you and Saint Les. Start to finish Phase 1 and 2 took 14 months. We are taking a break before we start Phase 3 - the second floor.
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I continue to be hugely impressed with you and Les and all your DIY capabilities. Does Les have an engineering / building background? (Or do you, in addition to being a world famous dancer?)
It seems that to live on STJ it is a huge help to know how to fix and build things. (On our first trip we talked a bit with the villa owner, who did a lot of his own work on the building.)
It seems that to live on STJ it is a huge help to know how to fix and build things. (On our first trip we talked a bit with the villa owner, who did a lot of his own work on the building.)
Thanks so much for leaving a comment shoemak38 I do appreciate it when people take the time
No chicagoans, unfortunately no engineering background for me just one in dance and Les is self taught with lots of research, observation and common sense (his words ) involved - I think it started one summer as a child (around 9 years old) when he spent every moment of his summer vacation watching a construction crew build a house next to where he was living - I too am amazed at his talent
No chicagoans, unfortunately no engineering background for me just one in dance and Les is self taught with lots of research, observation and common sense (his words ) involved - I think it started one summer as a child (around 9 years old) when he spent every moment of his summer vacation watching a construction crew build a house next to where he was living - I too am amazed at his talent
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