It is Finished
10:07 PM
As promised, the conclusion of our 2nd major project is here; we worked up the courage to rip out the camouflaged floor and install new flooring throughout the kitchen, dining, and laundry area. Knowing that most projects we have undertaken have had major speed bumps delaying or making our work harder, we discussed taking a break in between the bathroom and the new floor, but we knew that if we ever sat down the chances of ever getting up again would be slim to none. Therefore, with the finish line so close and special guests coming into town the next weekend, we dove in headfirst for one more week of hard labor to complete our 2nd major renovation. We used every spare minute we had in between working our normal work week and me being on call to complete this project. So without further ado.....
The camouflage floor comes out
| Whitney using all her muscles to remove the stuck on tile |
| The flooring we found underneath in true 1960 fashion and in keeping with the tone of the rest of the house, the small squares are green New flooring goes in |
| The Mountain Dew was important to keep the energy up |
| Grouting the last few tiles |
Welcome to our new home!
| New dining chairs from Ikea |
We also decided to liven up the other rooms while we were at it. Whitney went through and polished all the hardwood floors giving them a new shine as well.
I'm so glad Daniel decided to help me write these posts! We couldn't have done it without all of his hard-work and handy skills. I stood in mostly as a cheerleader at times, but got in there and helped as much as I could. I couldn't be a prouder wife than I am at this moment! I'm so glad everyone has kept up with our renovation and I hope that it inspires you to make those changes around your house you have been wanting to do! What I thought would be a weekend project (haha, what was I thinking?), turned into many weeks of hard work and long nights, but I wouldn't have traded it for anything when I get to stand and look at my new home! We have truly turned this house into our home.
♥ Whitney & Daniel


6 comments
ok now I would like to hire you and Daniel to do my house, lol, it looks wonderful, whitney, you both put in a lot of hard work and muscle, and it just looks beautiful, my hat is off to the both of you. Lucille smith.
ReplyDeleteHAHA! Thanks Lou! We appreciate your sweet words!
DeleteThis looks great! You're so good at making everything flow from room to room - me, not so much!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cari! I'm so glad you think all the rooms flow! That was one of my biggest struggles! I have been working on that since we bought the house a year and a half ago! Trust me, it will come with time. The more you are in the space and get a feel for the house it will come to you a little more! But I definitely understand where you are coming from, but I'm glad I finally achieved it!
Deletewow, looks great!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Caroline! Just curious how did you find our blog? I enjoyed reading through yours as well and am now a follower!
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