Other projects

On this page is a collection of photos from several smaller projects, as well as a couple of future projects in the mix.

A word about tools
Some of the tools I've needed include a jackhammer, a hammer drill (drilling into granite is not easy), a 10-inch grinder with diamond-studded cutter, a table saw, circular saw, jigsaw, and tile saw, as well as a standard hand drill and numerous non-powered hand tools (screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, paint brushes, etc.).

Adding anthracite tile to the concrete base of the cantou (wood stove hearth) in the kitchen.

Entry door to the kitchen area with window added.

Same door from the inside. Notice the old gate latch on the door.

The lounge area before the stone wall was opened and the faux wall next to the stairs was removed.

This old oak cabinet was found in the attic and repurposed as a TV stand in the lounge.

A modern cabinet from IKEA added to the lounge area behind the stairs. That area previously was used for storage.

Dart board added to the lounge area.

Heating contractor installs a liner in the chimney of the lounge area.

I removed the faux wall and the tongue-and-groove paneling from behind the stairs.

The attic will eventually be renovated into an en suite. Currently, it serves as my workshop space.

Future plans call for adding a pair of Velux windows to the backside roof of the one-story part.

Also, a dutch door (or stable door) to replace the old front door on the one-story part. This article is from Fine Homebuilding magazine. This has now been done. Click here for more details.