Saint Salvage

After the Fire: June 26 Progress Photos The drywall is up in the utility closet. This is looking up at the ceiling. Another view at the ceiling. Above the breaker box. Also, we have new floor register covers.

I've been stopping by my house every day after work, and to my surprise, one of my neighbors told me that we have peacocks in our neighborhood. Sure enough.... there they are!!!! The neighbors have been scattering bird seed... Here they are... I  zoomed in. They're pecking at the bird seed. I think the mostly white one is the male, but I could be wrong. The white one looks bigger than the other one. Time for them to take their leave. Hey, "Weird New Jersey", did they escape from a zoo?

After the Fire: June 26 Progress Photos The hole in the under-the-steps closet floor is repaired. The utility closet is better.... Check out all the drywall repairs.

 After the Fire: June 25 Progress Photos Photos A hole in the flooring under the steps.... to be repaired on June 26. All the doors have knobs on them.... And, there's the kitchen.....

I pinned this very interesting looking wire wrapped sea glass caged pendant on Pinterest a little while ago, but I was asked recently how "I made it". I didn't make it, and never said I did. But, I'm curious, and I do want to make it. Since I'm living out of a hotel right now, with a minimal amount of supplies, I couldn't whip one up.... I decided to do a little research.  I found this  tutorial for a wire wrapped Prong Setting , and I generated this two part sketch on how to do the pendant above. I'll just have to tackle it when I get back home to my supplies. Yes.... I drew this, and then scanned it.

After the Fire: June 22 Progress Photos I arrived at the house after work to see this wonderful piece of paper taped to my front window! Yay!!!  A construction permit! Another step closer to going back home!!! I see the beautiful cabinets up on the sink & dishwasher sink of the galley kitchen. The stove, microwave and fridge side.... The microwave I bought from  Habitat for Humanity's Pennsauken NJ store Lookie here..... the beautiful fan from  Home Depot  looks great!

After the Fire: June 21 Progress Photos The kitchen cabinets are starting to go in...... This is where the sink is going... Here's where the stove and fridge will go... Here's the vinyl the kids and I picked out for the kitchen and dining room. It's called  "Ebony" , by Karndean. This is a promotional photo: Some detail.... I like that it makes a nice companion to the black appliances. Here's a close up on the cabinet's wood trim. It's called  "Medium Oak"by Hampton Bay This is the chip sample for the counter top. I really like it, because it's a nice transition between the black appliances, the ebony flooring, the medium oak cabinets, and the  Quartz White paint I mentioned with the  06/19/13 progress photos It's called  "Bella Capri" by Wilsonart . It's  HD® High Definition® Laminate. (Following is their description) The classic beauty of Granite. Th...

After the Fire: June 20 Progress Photos I bought a black enamel coated cast iron kitchen sink from  Habitat for Humanity of Burlington County's ReStore  to replace my original stainless sink. That sucker was heavy!!!!! I can't wait to see it installed by the crew from  Mammoth Restoration .  Here's the other side of my kitchen, with the gas line waiting for the stove I bought today (it will come in on 6/21). The box in the corner is the fan light I bought from  Home Depot Here all are the cabinets, delivered today, and ready to be installed by the  Mammoth Restoration  crew. More cabinets! New smoke detectors, waiting to be installed. Here's the railing going upstairs, all repainted and sturdy!

After the Fire: June 19 Progress Photos....Lots of small changes.... Here's the loft... I love how the sunlight comes through. Here's a different view.... From the loft, looking at the light over the steps. I am so happy to see it uncovered.  Here's the upstairs bedroom, with the paint job done. Another view. It looks white, but it's not. It's a very light beige, called "Ibis White",  by Sherwin Williams. Here's a view from the steps, at the living room. I love this color. It's called  "Water Squirt",  by Sherwin Williams. Another view, toward the dining room. Here's the downstairs bedroom, it's a color called  "Fountain",  by Sherwin Williams.  Another view. The downstairs bathroom is the same color. The utility closet behind the washer/dryer closet. It's the same color as the bathroom. A closet under the steps. The floor needed further r...