Notes 5/31/12

Demolition - We are about done with the demo that has been approved so far i.e. the master bath and the kitchen.  The basement is on hold at the moment pending a conversation regarding mold remediation. (Please see previous post regarding mold).


We would like to continue on with bathrooms that are to be redone. If we could get a go ahead on any or all fo them that would be enough to keep us all busy for tomorrow 6/1.


Garage - Currently the left garage door takes 2-3 guys to open and the door opener is shot.  The other garage door opener works and we have purchased openers for our guys to use.  We would like to replace the other garage door opener so that we can use that garage efficiently.  Please let us know if this is OK.


Guest House (GH) - Peter Stames spoke with Anne today regarding renovation of the GH.  They walked through and came up with a game plan for pricing.  I will try to have a number back for these items by mid week next week.

• The plumbers have already gone through the house and have made concessions to allow the GH to have water turned on since it runs through from the main house which is being shut off tomorrow.
• While air pressurizing the GH today they found the plumbing to have some issues.  The initial thought is that where the fixtures are tied into the plumbing they are letting loose.  He is working up a proposal for all necessary plumbing in this area.
• We will need to take care of relaying the back patio and install a railing there as well.
• There are some areas of water damage around a couple of windows.  We will look into the cause and remedy.
• The kitchen cabinets will be made to all work smoothly in their existing condition and be painted.
• We will remove the Formica countertop only and replace with same.  We will look into finding a pre owned electric range or inexpensive new unit to replace the existing which will be thrown out.
• We will look into cleaning up the existing refrigerator and reusing it.
• We will remove all existing carpet.  Carpet will be replaced in lower section of the house.  The hardwood floor above will be refinished if necessary or left as is.
• Replace bath floor with new vinyl.
• Consider changing bath plumbing fixtures.
• Electricians will walk through.  We believe that all of the baseboard heat will need to be replaced but will confirm.
• Replace screen door at front door.
• Full paint job.