New digs for Kevin & Shannon

Mike and I have been to Kevin and Shannon's new home a couple of times to help with the remodel.  Their recently purchased home is definitely a fixer and they are going at it full speed. 

<---Shannon and Kevin in the future lounge (aka family room/eating area) just off the kitchen. 

Last weekend we spent a few hours there helping get ready for the contractor to refinish the walls and ceilings.

Kevin and Mike pulled all of the baseboards off and removed light fixtures in most of the rooms.   The next day Kevin and Shannon taped off windows, doors, heaters, floors, etc. 

Shannon and I worked  on removing some wallpaper, (fortunately only one wall had paper) and scrubbing the kitchen cupboards

 Shannon washing 
doors with TSP --->

Yesterday we went back for round two.  A lot had been done during the week. Ceilings had been scraped, walls and ceilings in all rooms (except kitchen and baths) had been textured.

Mike and Kevin tore out the old dishwasher, disposal and the cupboard above the stove.  
 


 I think they really enjoyed demolition. 

Shannon and I spent most the day sanding and preparing the cupboards and drawers for painting.

 Finally, after dark, we were able to get primer on a few of them.

 We did take a couple of breaks for 
meals and to enjoy the surroundings.
More photos to come in the next post.