Our house is a cute 1929 bungalow, but a 70's owner thought of it as an Adirondack cabin and covered almost everything with barn-board. The exception was the kitchen, where he installed a dropped semi-transparent plastic ceiling with banks of fluorescent lights above it (think '70's elevator). The kitchen ceiling was the first thing we did over. We've torn out a lot of the barn-board (under which was fine door molding and such) and painted what remained (notice painted barn-board behind staircase).
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I'm impressed. Where did you acquire carpentry skills?
Most artists acquire rudimentary carpentry and plumbing skills along the way. I moved into my first raw industrial loft space in 1980. Had to build walls and install toilet, sink, and hot water tank, learning on the job. It was a great space. Put "kitchen" (hot plate and mini-refrigerator) by the big freight elevator. My car would fit in the elevator (we were on third floor), so when I shopped, I drove over to the kitchen to unload. That was Carol (Ben's future mom) and my first home (she was a painter, too).
What's up with Caryn? She made reference to some difficulty they were having. I think they had to leave their home for some sudden major repairs. I hope we hear from her soon. Caryn, you out there?
Scott,
You drove up to your refrigerator? That is too funny! When I was younger, I used to want to live in a big loft space. I'd seen pictures and movies I suppose. Thought it would be a neat way to live.
Caryn,
What will I be repairing?
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