Ladies and Gentlemen...

 

...we have stairs.

Progress...

For those of you who have been lying awake at night, wondering how "Deb & Dave's Living Room Project" is going...

No? That only happens here? Ok then, for anyone who has been mildly curious...

Dave suited up and applied spray-on foam insulation. 
 

Installed new windows.

 

Installed a new front door, discovering rot and carpenter ants in the process.

Before

 

After

 

Hung drywall.

And then he came to a halt at the stairs...

...to replace or not to replace, that is the question.

Don't let their unsightly appearance distract you, we plan to carpet the stairs when we are done with this project.

 

The issue is that by the time you get to the top of the staircase, it is 5/8" out of level. And each tread is slightly hammocked in the center from years of use.

Dave kept saying, "Mike (Holmes) wouldn't like this."
     'Don't cover a problem up; rip it out and replace it.'
     'Do the job right.'
     'How many times do I have to say it...'

And so, with the words of Mike Holmes ringing in our ears, the decision was made. We are going to replace the entire staircase. Out with the old, in with the new. After much measuring, remeasuring, ciphering and contemplating, Dave ordered a staircase to be built and delivered; estimated delivery date is December 1.
This news just in: the stairs are being delivered tomorrow!

We are currently recruiting strong able-bodied volunteers!

It's about time...

Dear Reader,
I am working on a new post and Dave is working on the Westy.
 

Much to share. Check back soon!

ps: I'm contemplating changing the name of this blog from Our VW Adventures to This Crooked Old House.