Tag: stairs

  • Oops. (Moving a Doorway)

    We should have planned that doorway better. Except, originally it didn’t matter, because this closet space under the stairs: was only intended to be a closet, because we were going…


  • Staaaairs! And the ceiling caves in (sort of)

    On yet another trip to Menards (seriously, we should buy stock in that place someday) for supplies, we picked up a couple geraniums–heat hardy, perfect for when they might not…


  • The Beginning of Stairs

    Esther and our oldest daughter continued to run more electrical wire… and Matt and his contractor friend started working on the stairs. After puzzling through the complicated math for layout,…


  • Bracing and Wall Framing

    After a week of our family dealing with the stomach flu, Matt was finally able to get back to working on the house. The guys attached new bracing to the…