And the De-construction began...

started the removal of the siding..

removal of the base boards..

added new insulation and plywood..and it is raining

front ready for typar house wrap..:)

Rear-same process

This was a cold day..had to rebuild this entire wall as the base posts were rotten

got to move the terrace door over some to make room for a larger pantry in the kitchen when we get to that project..haha

starting to take apart the couryard

Adding new support posts and beam in the kitchen..

The de-construction on the house began on August 21st of last summer..not the nicest of days..it actually started to rain before we got the front wall closed in. All in all, it was long, dirty tiresome work that I honestly can say I never want to go thru again. All my artwork was put on hold for how could one be artistically creative or see beauty while living in such chaotic conditions. The outside work took to December-one week before the snow actually started to fall here. It was a welcome site I can say for sure, to see that last long go on! With only a small break, we started the interior logs one week before Christmas(what was I thinking???) 4 months later, we are working on the 5th and second last interior wall. Can you say 'had enough'? But I know thru all of this, it will be so worth it in the end. Just the road getting from point A to point B has not been joyous...it has been enlightening? to see how all those closet handymen went about doing what they believed to be fixes or improvements...haha. With that said, here is a photo catalog of the exterior process for you to enjoy...:) More pics loaded of the process tomorrow..:)