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New post on our building blog ....
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 12:38 pm
by Pia
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
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:55 pm
by mnfun2bme
step by step....
thanks for posting!
Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 9:20 am
by Diana2
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.
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:22 pm
by Pia
Thanks mnfun2bme and Diana2
I hear you with the "step by step" but sometimes I want it to be "leaps and bounds"
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 5:21 pm
by shoemak38
Pia
I've been reading your blog for a while, your post gave me the motivation to write and complement (amazement at Les' work). the task you've undertaken. Les can always give up his day job as a realtor and become a construction foreman.
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 5:48 pm
by chicagoans
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.)
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 10:29 pm
by Pia
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
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 10:39 am
by mit43
Wow! Looks Great!
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2011 3:23 pm
by Pia
Thanks Mit43 - still working hard - tile and hurricane shutters today
Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 8:31 pm
by flip-flop
Amazing!!! I can't believe how much work you two have put in to this.
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:24 pm
by Pia
Thanks Flip Flop - another installment just posted
Pia
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:40 pm
by Connie
Hey Pia...it's really coming along. What a great job both of you have done.
Your home in paradise will be so amazing, once you can relax. Well worth it!
Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 9:10 am
by michigancouple
It's looking great, Pia! What an adventure and labor of love you 2 are putting into this
It's what most of us can only dream about.
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2011 5:18 pm
by Pia
Thanks guys - huge progress made over the weekend
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2011 10:21 pm
by inuny
The house is coming along so nicely.