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Extreme Remodel Without question, I truly enjoy my job. Reason being, it rarely becomes monotonous. And every once in a while, a job comes around that poses a challenge I just can't wait to tackle. In this particular case, the homeowners have requested to have the Bathroom & Kitchen remodeled, along with a new deck. The challenge is to complete 80% of the work in 10 working days. This would mean having a functioning single Bathroom and Kitchen sink as well as a handicap ramp completed in that time frame. Because the home is modest in size, I suggested the owners take time away for a couple weeks. This would allow me and my sub-contractors to have free reign of the space.
Our goal is to provide a larger Kitchen & bath, and a deck which would now having railings!!! Obviously, safety was a major concern, but also having a deck which could accommodate family gatherings. The Bathroom will have a new whirlpool tub, toilet, pedestal sink, and tiled floor and shower area. It would also increase in size by about 14 square feet. The Kitchen is the one area that will receive a much needed expansion. With the existing size at only 8' by 12', we will be removing the exterior gable end wall and utilize the porch space as an addition to the kitchen. Making it a 4 season space will allow to increase this space by 60 square feet!! So here we go! 10 days of fun in the sun for a crew of 4 to make this home an Extreme Remodeling!!
Preview
Existing handicap ramp with no rail!!! Ground level patio deck
Ramp leading into 3 season porch All porch windows coming out
Entrance to porch soon to be kitchen Existing tub/shower to be removed
Toilet, sink cabinets to be replaced Only 4 feet now exists between cabinets!
Very little space to function as it is
DAY ONE
Removing old sub-floors, and gable wall is now gone Wall to be moved 12'' into bedroom
Porch wall to be reframed View from outside of "what was"!
All rot to be replaced...and there is much! Close-up of rotted corner
As a matter of fact...there wasn't a corner! Porch sill rotted to the core
View #2 of rot Another perspective of what ants can do.
Rot under door Ants can really do extensive damage
Porch wall now closed in and ready to insulate Old kitchen is gone!
Using Hardibacker board for tile Toilet & sink now gone.
DAY'S 2 & 3
Pouring cement into sonu tubes Sheet rocking begins
Sheet rock view #2 Sheet rock view #3
New entry door and new sub-floor in place Blue board in Bathroom
Tub/shower ready for tile Sheet rock primed and getting 1st finish coat
DAY'S 4 & 5
Bath floor tile ready for grout Shower ready for grout as well
Deck framing begins. View #2
Days 6 to 10
Preparing Window openings. Clearing space to install windows.
Plumbing in Kitchen begins. Sink is in. Now to pipe it in.
Electrical work begins. Deck frame is complete. Decking begins.
Preliminary view of cabinet installation. New entry door.
View #3 View into dining area.
Toilet and Pedestal Sink are in. Shower fixtures are in.
Before & After Pictures
THE DECK Before
After
The Porch
Before After
The Bathroom
Before After
The Kitchen
Before After
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