tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post8791081330955241326..comments2024-03-27T22:01:59.919-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Preparing For The New Kitchen WindowLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-59311841126824919862012-04-05T16:55:48.475-04:002012-04-05T16:55:48.475-04:00Man, it does feel great to have someone who can ge...Man, it does feel great to have someone who can get things fixed and ready! The damage does look a little rough, but it's nothing for the new windows to fret about. Besides, it provides an opportunity for a few adjustments to make sure the new windows fit like a good glove.Katie Nicollhttp://www.clarkadams.com/services-contentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-57940504309393586752011-09-12T18:11:03.268-04:002011-09-12T18:11:03.268-04:00Isn't it great to have a VERY handy hubby?! L...Isn't it great to have a VERY handy hubby?! Looking good, even though it seems like it is one step forward, two steps back...the backwards steps are really making it better and stronger!BrokenRoadFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09009162969006682361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-37596873720829012012011-09-12T12:57:30.160-04:002011-09-12T12:57:30.160-04:00CaliforniaGrammy, thanks! If we were younger (a wh...CaliforniaGrammy, thanks! If we were younger (a whole lot younger) I wouldn't mind doing what you say, remodeling older homes and reselling. Now, we're happy to do it just one time around. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-10378029268114346882011-09-11T12:42:13.808-04:002011-09-11T12:42:13.808-04:00It's sure fun watching the progress you're...It's sure fun watching the progress you're making on your renovation project! And you'll end up with a beautiful home you'll be so proud of and know it's structurally sound. When we were a lot younger we always thought it would be fun to find an old Victorian and rennovate it . . . but I'm not sure we'd have the patience it must take to stick with the project. Good for you two!CaliforniaGrammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05137556336315915924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-25996353123613086622011-09-10T22:04:18.408-04:002011-09-10T22:04:18.408-04:00Theresa, one thing that's been interesting, is...Theresa, one thing that's been interesting, is that the sizes are true. The old 2 x 4s actually measure 2 inches by 4 inches. The floor joists were true 2 by 8s (? I think, can't remember the exact width). The challenge to replacing only part of them is that new ones are smaller so the fit is off! But you said it right, "safe and sturdy". That's what's really important.<br /><br />Mama Pea, Papa Pea sounds like Dan! He really wrestles with the extent the repairs should be. We have a book that helps, <i>Renovating Old Houses</i> by George Nash. It is very practical and common sense. Hopefully it's helping him relax about some of the imperfections which otherwise drive him crazy!<br /><br />Stephanie, we've come to accept that nothing will go without hidden problems! They seem to be built in to an old house. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-86998622056099303602011-09-10T19:23:46.958-04:002011-09-10T19:23:46.958-04:00Wow, that makes it so much harder to get a job don...Wow, that makes it so much harder to get a job done, when you have to stop to fix a problem like that. So glad your hubby has the skills to get it done.<br />Can't wait to see the pictures of the new window:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-15949186879012512302011-09-10T16:17:23.037-04:002011-09-10T16:17:23.037-04:00My hubby can't sleep nights if he knows there ...My hubby can't sleep nights if he knows there is anything "wrong" in the construction even if it's held up for umpteen years and cannot be seen. We've spent more time on the infrastructure of buildings than anything else! But then again, maybe it put us a little ahead of the game by tearing this place down to the studs and rebuilding from there. Those nasty surprises as you found take a lot of finagling to fix. Very fortunate you and Dan have the ability to do it!!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-3401542291904682672011-09-10T13:47:22.984-04:002011-09-10T13:47:22.984-04:00Well, at least it was consistent 24". The rea...Well, at least it was consistent 24". The really old ones....LOL, well, the beams at least were very very beefy. Dan is doing a great job and basically, all he can do short of taking it all down to the studs and rebuilding the whole shebang.<br />It sounds all to much like our old roof. 3 courses already on, stripped down to find no sheathing,<br />instead a board set up with half of them rotted. Of COURSE they were an odd thickness so everything had to be hand milled for replacement so the roof was even.It was quite the job, not to mention the initial cost of just the roofing material.And it had to be done quickly. I feel your pain Leigh, but you will have a beautiful, safe, sturdy kitchen when it's all done.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574936988046982209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-75002273783144663522011-09-10T12:54:19.561-04:002011-09-10T12:54:19.561-04:00Sherri, we've learned that's the norm, LOL...Sherri, we've learned that's the norm, LOL. It helps to keep that in mind though, because we know not to think anything can be done in a day.<br /><br />Rosamargarita, thank you! I'm really happy with the way it's coming along. <br /><br />Alice, there's a good reason why none of us need TV. I admit though, that sometimes I wish I was just watching rather than participating. ;)<br /><br />Diana, I reckon that's why they came up with building codes! Fortunately we had an idea about this problem before hand and were pretty much prepared for it, mentally at least. :)<br /><br />Nina,it's amazing what folks will do and it's probably just as well we don't have x-ray vision and see inside our walls! It's a relief to finally have things being done properly.<br /><br />Barb, Dan gets most of the credit. We do brainstorm, but he always figures out how to fix the weird construction we uncover!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-13179806235552427982011-09-10T11:37:12.142-04:002011-09-10T11:37:12.142-04:00Never fails when you start working on one project ...Never fails when you start working on one project it just uncovers another. You make a good team and the house sure is looking up. I agree I can't wait for the next up date on your progress.bspinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11385723696922637454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-76428936168822991582011-09-10T10:55:25.684-04:002011-09-10T10:55:25.684-04:00Old houses certainly have their individual quirkin...Old houses certainly have their individual quirkiness when it comes to how they were built! We find the most bizarre and sometimes irritating oddities here whenever something needs to be fixed. However, your kitchen reno is coming along swimmingly and you'll be looking out that new window in no time!Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049476969325691637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-42675349359211406082011-09-10T09:40:30.899-04:002011-09-10T09:40:30.899-04:00As with any old farm house that's been added o...As with any old farm house that's been added onto several times, these things have a way of eventually becoming troublesome. And it's always hidden! We had a situation alot like this with a small addition and the roof. How it never fell is beyond me! Good job and getting it done right!The Apple Pie Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10340020795649093810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-27844363481029054702011-09-10T08:25:47.937-04:002011-09-10T08:25:47.937-04:00I can't believe how thrilling I find this tale...I can't believe how thrilling I find this tale of the kitchen renovation. It's more exciting than "Law and Order." I can't wait for the next installment. You guys are amazing.Alicehttp://www.weaverly.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-39081056505683335262011-09-10T01:23:12.579-04:002011-09-10T01:23:12.579-04:00Tu casa será más estupenda! Son muy creativos. Los...Tu casa será más estupenda! Son muy creativos. Los sigo leyendo.<br />Un abrazo y éxito!Rosamargaritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05443738938207671133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-24959616099922361122011-09-10T00:55:34.514-04:002011-09-10T00:55:34.514-04:00It never fails that a fix is always needed on some...It never fails that a fix is always needed on something before you can even start on the project you have planned to do. - It will be so nice to get your new window.<br />Have a great weekend!Sherri B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03956294100834139745noreply@blogger.com