2 Weeks of Renovation + Friends

New innovation for hot water heaters is horizontal...or not. But it is in and tucked up snug into its closet. This was a bear to install! 7 trips to OSH for the right connectors that had all the washers in place! Several drainings because of leaks.....a miserable day and a half! Hopefully, good for another 25 years like the last one!
Lyle is in the attic ready to remove the old swamp cooler return! With his mighty power saw in hand, he made quick work of this old wood shoot!
Don't you love the dust! We have enormous dust in our attic!

Patching the ceiling. Getting ready for the AC to be installed!
Just like new! A beautiful hall renovation!
Door redos and new knobs are in progress. Several to complete!
On to hand sanding the living room hardwood floors. Stripping off the paint from Cory's old room and the tile cement is really fun!

New window treatments for the dining and kitchen.
This completes the pics from the last 2 weeks of work at the rental. Still more to be done. It seems endless!

Now on to the Friends section. A week ago Friday, I, Marlene, was invited to Doris Websters for lunch. Doris is a good friend of my mom. She is 90 something and lives alone, but right across the street from her son, who takes good care of her. My mom, brings Doris lunch every Friday. They enjoy each other's company. Although Doris is nearly blind, she wanted to "see" me before school started. So, I got treated to a sandwich and an ice cream drumstick. Doris gave me the home tour as well. She is a real sweetheart!

Here's My mom and Doris in front of one of her prize antiques she has used to serve from for many a dining guest at her home. She is very proud of the red pieces. Love you Doris and Mom! Next, On Saturday, we went to Dave and Debbie Fox's home to help with his house update. Dave's remodel includes new windows, sliding glass door, and new siding. Glen and Arlene were helping cut the tricky pieces around the windows and chimney. Lyle cut this tricky piece for the other side. It fit perfect the first time! Amazing!

Mr. He Man got the sheet into place! The Old Guy Rules! With the materials running out, the fun had to end. It was getting too hot to be outside anyway.

Boys will be boys when the camera is out! Got your nose Dave!Debbie's Garden is beautiful and full of veggies. We were treated to a nice lunch made by Debbie before heading home to get more things for our projects for this week.

Hope you enjoyed the update. With school starting on Wednesday for Marlene, the progress may slow a little, but we are seeing an end in the the main part of the house. We still have Laundry, Backroom, and Backyard to work on.