And what a job it turned out to be!  After finishing the first bedroom I posted up a few pics and a short description of a few "problems".

The second bedroom is pretty much a mirror of the first, except it has nicer windows on the end wall.  Same problems were encountered here.

This was a home built in the late 80's, the upstairs was pretty non-descript; no trim except around windows and doors, good thick carpet (to mask the underlaying problems), vanity light and mirror in the bathroom did not line up because the studs were not convenient to the location, etc. etc.

 

Here are a few before and after pics.  Laminate flooring in the hallway and bedrooms, vinyl planks in the bathroom.

The linen closet in the bathroom always presented a problem opening the door as the commode was in the way.  I discovered and realized that a smaller closet had been framed up in the attic and then not used.  I decided to use it.  Also in the bathroom I put up a new wall and built the vanity to fit - and to finish it off made a matching frame for the mirror and reverse etched and painted the mirror.

While engaged in this project I did redo the stairwell ceiling, painted those walls and hung a new light fixture to match the bedroom dormers.  And added a home-brew crown moulding to all spaces.

 

The bedrooms ended up with approximately 31 square feet added in each room with the dormer enlargements.  The bathroom has about 6 square foot extra.

I sure am happy to close this one out.  Just need to do a good deep cleaning of everything now and build some furniture to go with the beds.

Cal

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Cal...great design & job on the vanity...You should start flipping houses and get your own TV show based on this remodel!

 

BTW, what's the in-season rates and how many meals/day come with that?

Edited November 16, 20178 yr by Grandpadave52

Nice work Cal.  A lot of talent in those hands.  Looks like a new home.

Well shucks Cal, you didn't do anything like I did in my remodeling of all three houses we have lived in in the almost 56 years we have been together.... For some strange reason the first two houses were sold with some baseboards missing and our house now I promised my wife this week I promise to finish the bathroom remodel from 2010. I still have some tile and baseboards left to do then I'll be through..I get things where everything works then stop...That sign , work in progress, just don't seem to make her smile. By the way you did a good job.

Excellent, superb, stupendous, fantabulous work. Good job, too.

Especially with all the stuff you encountered along the way.

you sure put the hurt on that Cal...

sure is some outstanding work...

You really did a nice job, and I do love that vanity. Did you say something like "never again" after you finished?

Well done Cal.  I'm with Fred on the vanity.  Very classy and professionally done.  Now, sit back and take a break.

Thanks a bunch neighbors!

Dave, flipping houses?  As long as this project took me I would starve before I got my first payday!  And special rates apply to TPW friends who bring donuts!

Thanks Jess, I still need the "work in progress" sign for downstairs...

Fred - can't say "never again"; I have most of the whole downstairs to go.  What could go wrong?!?

Ron, I do plan to take a break from the remodel over the winter.  Do not want to deal with sanding dust and stuff while the heat is on.  Will probably tackle the stairs in the late spring.  Might get some shop time in between now and then I hope.

Cal

 

Downstairs too!!??

You are certainly ambitious. The place is gonna be a showcase. 

Diagonals! I LOVE the diagonals! Awesome!