Thursday, July 18, 2013

Drywall in the Bonus Room

Unfortunately the cabin sale negotiations died yesterday. 'Nuff said.

We are moving on with taping and texturing the drywall in the room above the garage. It's hard on our wrists and forearms due to carpal tunnel injuries so the work goes slowly. Plus, there are a lot of seams because we can't manage large sheets of drywall - just the two of us old fools. Once the initial layer of mud is applied to seams and holes it needs to dry, then it all has to be sanded smooth and another layer of mud applied as needed. Dry, sand and finally texture. Bob likes to apply three layers normally but since this is a garage room we won't be fussy. I guess I will paint eventually as well.




Tractor

 What is it about tractors that is so exciting? Bob is giddy with excitement and the neighbors are begging to take selfies on it. But the wi...