Hi Drylok

After work today, we submitted our 30 day notice to the apartment complex and they said they think they may already have it rented when we move out.  That is good news!!

We headed straight to the house and started the painting.  Kendal started in the bedroom, and I started in the basement.

I took some pictures of the progress we had made up to today.  Fancy Dryer Vent installed, kitchen painted, and basement ready for Drylok.

Keeps the critters out!

With the help of Becky, Bev and Larry the kitchen was painted a light green:

We were able to completely cover the exposed basement walls tonight by
hand brushing Drylok onto the walls. 

 

 

If you ever apply Drylok to the walls be sure the area is

very well ventilated and you are wearing a respirator.

IT IS VERY POTENT!!

Tomorrow: Coat two of Drylok

Weekend 1 complete

We have worked hard this week to get as much done as possible.  Becky, Bev and Larry came down to help both Saturday and Sunday.  Pictures will be coming soon.  We did a get a lot done though:

Clean:

• Entire upstairs was cleaned from ceiling to floor, took the majority of Saturday to complete

Basement:

• Completed ripping out the paneling, drywall, non-pressure treated furring strips secured with rusty nails, all lumber and Styrofoam insulation.
• Removed old school carpet tack strips and pulled tacks from concrete.
• Caulked cracks and nail holes with Drylok Crack Filler, sealed over with Quikrete 10lb Water Stop Hydraulic Cement
• Removed sticky tiles in hall
• Removed linoleum in laundry room
• Installed new fancy dryer vent and sealed with spray foam insulation

Drywall:

• Repaired nail holes and corner bead area in hall
• Patched hole left by removing non-working doorbell

Paint:

• Kitchen completely trimmed and painted a beautiful green color
• Bedroom trimmed with the most amazing peach color imaginable
• Bedroom ceiling painted and non-active water stains covered with Kilz Original
• All trim was painted white
• Baseboard and door trim was all taped in anticipation of painting with special custom grey paint

Outside:

• Removed tree stump between fence post and foundation
• Removed tree too close to house behind air conditioner
• Cut tree which had grown through uninstalled A/C grate protector
• Cut tree which had grown through fence
• Cut tree which had grown around cable box and fence
• Cut bushes grown through lattice on deck
• Created a nice brush pile, I am sure the fire dept won't let me burn in the yard. BTW Chainsaws rule
• Flower beds were weeded

Went to Lowe's at least 12 times, Walmart at least 4, and feed Shila approximately 42 pounds of crap which she is farting under the cover right now as she snores.  Shila is the most exhausted member of the crew!