Remodeling a house is never an easy project but it sure helps when you have people who know what they are doing. We are working with a contractor by the name of Doug, who is just wonderful. He brought two other people along with him who were – obviously – experienced roofers. Our neighbor, Danny, also came over to help move materials and do some light clean-up work. With both Jerry and I outside working, things moved along a lot faster than anyone thought they might. In fact, at the end of the day yesterday – after just working the one day – the roof structure was up and the roofing paper was on.

When we started the project I told them I wanted a vaulted ceiling in my office. As the day went along and they continued to frame the room up, it became clear that the area was large enough to make a small room. I was still pretty set on having a vaulted ceiling, but Jerry convinced me another room would be nice. He wanted a storage area over his office area, which he will get – and there was a small area over the laundry room that will work perfectly for storing smaller items. The room will be home to my floor loom, spinning wheels, sewing machine, fiber and material. I think it will be perfect.

The roofers are back – bright and early this morning – ready to complete the project they started yesterday. Jerry must dig out two windows so there is natural light up there. One of the windows will eventually look directly into the large greenhouse. The other one will look out over the driveway. A small staircase must be installed at the back of my office to allow easy access to the upper area as well. The area under the staircase will allow for more storage. I can’t wait for this project to be complete so I can use these rooms!

It’s been another long and productive day here. The contractors arrived bright and early – two of them today. Danny – our neighbor – came over and helped Jerry clean-up the yard and interior area inside the offices. I am very thankful for his help. There is a lot to do and I know it helps Jerry a lot to have someone to work with.

The contractors spent their day on the roof working. Right after their lunch break the shingles and the siding arrived. We chose estate grey for the shingles and Victorian grey for the siding. They have not put it on yet, but hopefully they will get it on tomorrow as there is a chance of rain in the forecast.

I am exhausted – and really have not done that much. I know Jerry is sore. Neither of us are used to lifting materials and doing this much moving of stuff. I will be glad when the project is complete – and feel I will like the area much better than I did. I know I will like having an area to store things and an area where I can weave, sew or spin to my hearts desire. It will be great to get organized.

It’s been almost a month now since the first new nail went into the roof. The roof is complete and the area below is now dry. That is the good news. The siding is on and looking good – but the work indoors continues and may take another month or so to complete. Then there is the large greenhouse to begin to rebuild.

We started working on the craft room first. Insulation had to be put in and drywall put up, plus the floor boards laid. I haven’t decided if I am going to carpet this area or tile it. The process is slow. I wanted a window on the small wall so I could look down into the greenhouse and also see the side yard – that is until the greenhouse plants grow large enough to block the view. I also wanted some built-in bookshelves which is taking some time to do. There are two attic spaces up here as well – one for Jerry and one for me. More storage room is awesome!

Jerry has also been insulating the small greenhouse off the office area which will work as a “show house” for shooting video and growing plants that need temperatures over 70 degrees F year-round. We chose to insulate with foam – since that is waterproof and there was less to worry about should a water leak occur. I intend to use an automatic watering system in this particular greenhouse.

We haven’t started on either office yet. My office is going to have a mini-studio in it for making You Tube videos. In addition to having a specific place to work, the cabinets will offer storage for those kitchen appliances I don’t use much such as my Cricut Cake Machine.

We have a long way to go still – as I’m sure many of you know – but the process has begun and progress has been made. By fall – at the very latest – I hope to be moved into the new area and using it on a regular basis.