The basement reno officially began on Jan 3rd. The first step was to prep the basement for the new steel beams that will stretch the width of the house. These beams are important for a few reasons: first, it holds the house up, secondly, it will create a large open space which is currently broken up by 6 wooden pillars.
Before the new, recessed, beams can be installed, we have to move the HVAC, electrical, water and gas lines to make room for the beam. All of those very important elements currently run between the wooden beam and the ceiling. This work will be temporary until the beams are installed and they can move those items to their final locations.
This has now made the basement look like we are building our own robot-octopus.
I am also very excited about our new gas line! (words I didn’t think I would say). When we would be away for a few days, there was always a slight hint of gas when we would get back…nothing worrisome, just enough to make my Wakely genes start to perk up. Look how pretty it is! It used to stick out about a foot, now it is flat against the wall… plus, safe!
Also, we have added a little class to the street with this gem:
Thanks for this — it will be great to follow your progress!