Remodeling Update

The remodeling of our home continues. We had professionals remodel our kitchen and it is 98% done. I will post pics of that soon, but have to try to find some "before" pics. The upstairs, though, has truly been a Weekend Warrior job on Nick's part - with some excellent help from my brother Patrick and Patrick's girlfriend, Tara. All sweat equity! They ripped down EVERYTHING upstairs, down to the studs and rebuilt. They cut and hung the sheet rock, did some wiring and all that jazz. They built a half wall to replace the old rickety wrought iron "bannister of death". It is really coming along. The pics below are older....now it is painted, with light fixtures and a cap on the bannister and the window frame installed. I will post those soon. Now Nick is working on the doors and the base trim. Progress is picking up - Nick got a nail gun as an early Father's Day gift and is loving how it has helped to pick up the pace. I have to admit, it was a bit of a selfish gift on my part as well! Quicker progress on the remodel means Kate and I get to see more of him! :)