Technical hitches!

I was hoping to post a video today as there is so much happening, however for some reason our video camera and PC are just not talking! So some pictures will have to do for now.

Its all about getting things in the right order with any refurb project, however as I am not the most patient person in the world (and prefer to be outside when the sun is shining!) I have forged ahead with having some of our unnatractive Artexed ceilings plastered.  We have decided to just have upstairs and the study and porch done as we are concerned that there could be some movement downstairs when the walls come down for the extension.

Coving and Artex in the hall

 

All of the ceilings will eventually be done and we are also having to cover the existing coving in the hall, master bed and lounge. As we are also having spotlights put in several areas it was important to get the wiring for these put in prior to the plastering being started.  Kelvin, our electrician arrived last Monday and Dave the plasterer arrived on Thursday http://www.davegilbertplastering.co.uk/default.html.  It has been a challenge to empty rooms and swap them about, but so far it is all going to plan.  Four of the bedrooms and the landing are all now done and ready for me to paint and Kelvin is back today fitting the spots on the landing.  Dave (the tidiest plasterer ever!) has now moved in the master Bedroom and ensuite, where he is also removing some arches!

The builders also started last Wednesday, however we have hit a slight glitch here..... a drain is in the wrong place so they have had to down tools until some further drawings can be done! Oh well, you have to expect these things with building work.

The pictures below show the existing Kitchen and dining room which will be knocked together to form a new bigger kitchen. The walls at the back (where the windows are) will come down and the new kitchen will then be open plan to the new family room. Note the chaos caused when you have to move the contents of the study, as well as the boys playstation and the ironing board,  all into the dining room! Oops, and all my upholstery stuff.....needless to say we didnt have Sunday lunch in there!

I am proud to anounce that I have completed not one, but two dining rooms chairs, just 4 more to go! Hopefully, with a bit of technical help, I should be able to get my video uploaded for next time.