http://ourunfinishedprojects.com/blog The musings of two friends Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:26:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en With the ladder permanently installed, it is now time to start the finishing work.  First up, drywall.  If you look at the previous posts, you can see the state the drywall is in.  The first step is to square up the areas that need to be patched. Squaring up one ... http://ourunfinishedprojects.com/blog/?p=13 Well, a new day, a new begining.  Trying to manhandle the ladder turned out to be troublesome.  Today we made rope handles.  I got into the attic while Josh lifted below.  I was able to assist lifting by using the rope handles from inside the attic.  I was then able ... http://ourunfinishedprojects.com/blog/?p=12 The rough opening is now rough, and opened ;)  It is time to remove the truss.  Hopefully it has been properly braced.  Time to climb into the attic with the reciprocating saw, and do the dirty work! The one foot wonder                    Piece of truss that was removed Now ... http://ourunfinishedprojects.com/blog/?p=11 First lets take a look at the current state of things. Half the garage is cluttered, the other half is for my fiancee's car. My clutter is only a small portion of what will eventually be in the garage. My half will become a workshop with things ... http://ourunfinishedprojects.com/blog/?p=10 Of course there is always a project before the project! This is the case here.  The goal is to complete a built in media center in my new home. Media nook we are dealing with.      Inspiration for my built-in. But of course, before I build the media center, I must organize ... http://ourunfinishedprojects.com/blog/?p=9