Saint Salvage

After the Fire: July 5 Progress Photos Here's what was different today:  The furnace and HVAC were all finished.... The air conditioning unit was fired up.... The gas was turned on to all the appliances, except for the washer and dryer... The extra lockset (left) was installed. I got the idea from the hotel's lockset (right). Clothes were delivered.... Lots hanging up.... Lots more in boxes....

After the Fire: July 3 Progress Photos Here's what is different, as of today. The furnace is all buttoned up.  I can't wait until it's tested out on Friday. Sniff.... I wish it were more energy efficient. The new water line going to the new fridge. Ah, yes.... I need to order the water dispenser for the fridge. Now..... the temporary counter that is holding up that beautiful black enamel coated cast iron sink  Habitat for Humanity's Burlington County ReStore  on June 20. All the cabinets have the  Liberty Oil Rubbed Bronze 3 in Half Round Foot Pulls from Home Depot  that I bought earlier this week. I did a little research on that sink, faucet and soap dispenser that I bought for $40. That sink originally was sold retail  MoenStone Granite single bowl sink Black  for $645+. The faucet  Moen CA87316BL Renzo One Handle Low Arc Pullout Kitchen Faucet Matte Black  originally sold retail for $245+. The soap ...

After the Fire: July 1 Progress Photos Nice ducting going into the ceiling. New hot water heater.....   New furnace..... The most obvious change is (drum roll, please).... The CARPET!!!! The color is called "Titanic", by Mohawk. The downstairs bedroom walk-in closet.... The downstairs bedroom.There's my jewelry workbench and....  The new A/C unit!!!! A closer look at the A/C unit, nicely staged on plastic poly sheeting. Looking down the hallway, toward the downstairs bedroom. Looking at the carpet going up the steps. The upstairs bedroom. Looking at the closet and the windows. Looking from the bedroom toward the loft. The loft..... The upstairs bedroom. Looking good! Here's the loft. Furniture needs to be moved, but it looks great! Looking down from the loft at the landing on the steps. Looking at the carpet in the living room. I ...