Step 1: Allow the wide, smooth expanse of plaster taunt me in to tackling it at 7 p.m. on Friday
Step 2: Reciprocating saw cuts along the studs through the backside. Realize more dropcloths are needed, but know that the floor will need refinishing anyway, so screw it.
Step 3: Come out swinging. And try not to fall off the ladder…again.
Step 4: Pile bits neatly so as to convinces oneself that, at 11 p.m., it’s OK to wait until tomorrow to clean up.
Note: Bad idea; JJ jumps atop a pile and topples it at 4 a.m.
Step 5: Tear out studs and clean up. Decide that too much cleanup is a waste of time.
Step 6: Lament that there is still a railing to move (above the viewing area), a floor and the ceiling below it to remove (as marked), another wall to tear out, a closet doorway to remove, cut down to size and relocate and carpet to tear out. All before rebuilding can commence.
Step 7: Decide I’ve done quite enough work for one 24-hour period.
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Meagan, That’s some mighty fine demolition thus far! Hope you’re wearing a 1/2 face respirator or at least a dust mask.. Seems things are really beginning to open wide for the much better appearance for a single family dwelling. Yes, its certainly time for a few sips of your fine liquor. What’s your choice, can’t read the label?
Of course I am. Goodness knows what’s in that old wallboard!
That’s Elmer T. Lee; good stuff at a reasonable price.
The progress looks great so far!
*clinks glasses…. Cheers M’Lady
Mi sledgehammer es au sledgehammer
looks like a good spot for a furniture of necessity hall bench.
Well done! Have another for me, I’m on a diet… for now. Till then, you’ll have to drink my share. LOL
So far, fun to read. Doing a gut job myself. The giant shop vac was the best money I’ve spent to date.