The BIG remodel

The Big remodel started back at the end of November.  Since then, Los Angeles had the 'wind event' and the city plan checker got sick for over a week.  The building inspector looked over the drawings and discovered that I had violated many ordininances and did not get a variance approved by the city for my outside deck, and the city would not approve permits for the inside work until I agreed to change the outside.  Very sad day for me.  I didn't realize that I had violated all these ordances.  Either get a variance (highly unlikely) or tear out 1/2 the deck.

I didn't really have a choice in the matter since I had already started the work on the inside.  Permits were issued on 12/28 a full month after work had started.  in the next 2 weeks, all electrical and plumbing has been bought off...all the walls have been drywalled and sanded...3/4" hardwood floors have been installed in the kitchen and laundry room...custom island built and installed...refrigerator cutout to slide into an adjoining closet done (saved 1/2 the closet too!)...kitchen counter top and sink ordered and being manufactured...AND master bath shower hot mopped, concreted, and water proofed.  See picture album for photos: http://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.3048843777556.2154896.1157053706&type=1

 Nick was home for this entire destruction/construction and he leaves tomorrow for school.  When he comes home next this will be done and the stuff I've got in his room will be put away.



New Year's updates:
I've lost zero pounds
I've missed posting last week.
Kid knows he is loved.
Still thinking about new business adventure.
Enjoying life - a little too much stress right now though.