chas

Figured might be cool to post an update here.  We closed on the house on October 30th and almost immediately started doing some updates.  We move in tomorrow, with the backsplash, carpet and final sink hook-up being finished (hopefully) today.  In all, new hardwood was put in, popcorn ceilings removed and some updates to the downstairs half bathroom.  I will try and put some before and afters in.  To say I'm excited is an understatement.  Hoping in the spring to make a large adam's order to outfit the garage appropriately.  Other than granite, hardwood and popcorn ceilings my wife and I have done the work ourselves, its a rewarding experience.
 
Kitchen Before:



 
Me ripping out the tin backsplash:

 
Kitchen After
 
No hardwood or backsplash yet in this picture




 


 
Living Room Before:

 
Living Room After (unfortunately taken at night):

 
Family Room Before:

 
Family Room After:
 
White washing the fireplace


 
Mud Room Before:

 
Mudroom After my wife and I painted and installed new shelving:

 
Downstairs Halfbath Before:

 
Halfbath During my vanity removal, wall repair and repaint:




 
Half bathroom after my wife and I repainted and I repaired the wall, no hardwood yet:


 
With hardwood:

 
So the garage is next.  Going to re-coat the floor with a gray epoxy and repaint the walls an even lighter gray/white, with white floor and door trim throughout.  
Best,
 
I'll add updates as they come!
 
Chas
 

Heck of a write-up, well done!

Wow some impressive facial hair.  Wish I was allowed to grow mine out, but gotta keep it tame for work.  Just my normal...
 
Note, I am not a skins fan.  Just happened to get on-field access one day.  Loyal to da Bears.

Worked (for Apple)...then went to my gun shop and was slinging freedom!

Chris, I would think the same thing, but many of the chain islands off the coast of North Carolina run East to West, based on the what coast line of the state you are on.  Where Atlantic Beach is, you face south, so you see Sunrise and Sunset over the water.  I experience the same thing each year in Emerald Isle, NC, which is on the same chain of land off the coast.  See the ping on the map below.  It's definitely a unique experience.

Chris, I would think the same thing, but many of the chain islands off the coast of North Carolina run East to West, based on the what coast line of the state you are on.  Where Atlantic Beach is, you face south, so you see Sunrise and Sunset over the water.  I experience the same thing each year in Emerald Isle, NC, which is on the same chain of land off the coast.  See the ping on the map below.  It's definitely a unique experience.

I like the Waterless Wash for visible dust.  Detail Spray for very light dust. 

Enjoying a long weekend at the beach for my wife's BDay.
 

The last year has brought about incredible change for both my wife and myself.  We have been incredibly blessed to each the land the jobs of our dreams, I completed three grueling years of graduate school and she starts her graduate program in a few short weeks.  We have certainly worked our tails off to elevate ourselves and make one another a better as a family.  The culmination of a lot of our hard work and a whole lot of blessings paid of this week as we bought our first home!  If you had asked us a month ago if this was in the plan so soon, we would have laughed, but divine intervention, or whatever it was, took hold and we find ourselves as first time home buyers.  The house has fantastic bones and needs just a few minor updates that are easily manageable.  Even better for me (and the sanity of my wife) it comes with an incredibly spacious two car garage with a sealed floor.  No more parking outdoors in large lots, not more navigating terrible apartment garages.  It is my own.  I can't wait to make this my personal detailing studio/workshop with fresh paint, cabinetry and organization.  Looking forward to making a big Adam's order for tools and accessories I couldn't previously justify owning with an apartment.  Sorry for the long winded rant, you guys are like a big family and thought I would share!
 
Chas
 

Going to the home inspection today, crossing my fingers everything goes relatively smooth.

Hate to be the old fart here but before it becomes too late
 
Garage is off limits to wife
 
No kids toys allowed in the garage
 
No kids in the garage.
 
Dad/men only in the garage.
 
Listen young grasshopper.

Congratulations upon becoming first time home owners.
 
First replace the lights with LED's.  
Second actually plan out what you want to do.

Congrats, having a garage is awesome I love mine!

Congrats on the new garage. Sure was worth the money when you get the house for free! 

Congrats on the garage, with an attached house. Beautiful looking house already, but improvements will make it yours.
Bruce

The last year has brought about incredible change for both my wife and myself.  We have been incredibly blessed to each the land the jobs of our dreams, I completed three grueling years of graduate school and she starts her graduate program in a few short weeks.  We have certainly worked our tails off to elevate ourselves and make one another a better as a family.  The culmination of a lot of our hard work and a whole lot of blessings paid of this week as we bought our first home!  If you had asked us a month ago if this was in the plan so soon, we would have laughed, but divine intervention, or whatever it was, took hold and we find ourselves as first time home buyers.  The house has fantastic bones and needs just a few minor updates that are easily manageable.  Even better for me (and the sanity of my wife) it comes with an incredibly spacious two car garage with a sealed floor.  No more parking outdoors in large lots, not more navigating terrible apartment garages.  It is my own.  I can't wait to make this my personal detailing studio/workshop with fresh paint, cabinetry and organization.  Looking forward to making a big Adam's order for tools and accessories I couldn't previously justify owning with an apartment.  Sorry for the long winded rant, you guys are like a big family and thought I would share!
 
Chas
 

The last year has brought about incredible change for both my wife and myself.  We have been incredibly blessed to each the land the jobs of our dreams, I completed three grueling years of graduate school and she starts her graduate program in a few short weeks.  We have certainly worked our tails off to elevate ourselves and make one another a better as a family.  The culmination of a lot of our hard work and a whole lot of blessings paid of this week as we bought our first home!  If you had asked us a month ago if this was in the plan so soon, we would have laughed, but divine intervention, or whatever it was, took hold and we find ourselves as first time home buyers.  The house has fantastic bones and needs just a few minor updates that are easily manageable.  Even better for me (and the sanity of my wife) it comes with an incredibly spacious two car garage with a sealed floor.  No more parking outdoors in large lots, not more navigating terrible apartment garages.  It is my own.  I can't wait to make this my personal detailing studio/workshop with fresh paint, cabinetry and organization.  Looking forward to making a big Adam's order for tools and accessories I couldn't previously justify owning with an apartment.  Sorry for the long winded rant, you guys are like a big family and thought I would share!
 
Chas
 

Some photos I took from a mountain top just outside of Charlottesville, VA over labor day weekend.

FWIW, in my experience Liquid Paint Sealant gets easier to remove the longer the haze is left to cure.  Next time, try letting it set up overnight and its a breeze to remove in the morning.

Congrats......Nice!!

Congrats!
I learned the hard way. Build a great garage and add the house to it later ;-)

^This! I wish I wouuld have bought a spacious 3000 sqft garage with an attached bedroom and kitchen.

That is so awesome!  Good for you!

That looks great!

Congrats on the new garage! I mean house