Tex Knitter

Thursday, May 10, 2007

It All Started...........

........Wednesday evening when Jeffy was on his way out the door to return some DVD's to Hollywood video. He paused at the door with one arm leaning on the entertainment center, staring at the fireplace, deep in thought and said, "Honey, you really don't like that light over the fireplace do you". That's the fireplace to the right it's recessed with a popcorn ceiling and one swively can light in the center. I confirmed for the hundreth time that I didn't like it and he decided to do something about it. He plucked that sucker right out of the ceiling!

With that accomplished he began wielding a box cutter and in no time had cut the drywall from the ceiling and removed the popcorn. What was left was a giant rectangle of a hole in the wall. I personally didn't know where he was going with this and neither did he so at that moment we were matched.

The discovery of a 2x8 or 4x8 or whatever it is proved problematic as there was no way to remove it without compromising the integrity of the structure, meaning the house would cave in, so he decided to work around it but in what capacity he didn't know and to which I was afraid to ask.

Undecided about what he intended to end up with, what else was he to do but cut out some more dry wall? Made sense to me! Yep, an arch shaped piece was extracted from the wall in front of the fireplace, cut above the 2x whatever, and moved to the back of the hole above the stone.

The next logical step was to venture into what Jeff considers his nirvana; whipping out the power tools. Mine is kitchen appliances. So out the back door we go to saw and sawdust heaven and we cut a bunch of 2x4's. That one I got right! Back into the living room we go, industrial nail gun in tow, and up they go into the shape of the arch. Not bad.

Now this is the part of the story where I cut out. After three anti-inflamatories to kill my gout, two hydrocodones, I told Jeff I only took one, and three good vodkas I was out for the count but when I wake up we have a whole new look to this fireplace. It's got great lighting and the whole thing really pulls the room together.


A bit of finishing, some stain and varnish and we are all set.












I adore that guy!

6 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

I didn't like the light either, but I have to admit that that little DIYer has taste and ability - it now looks gorgeous.

5/12/2007  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I think it all looks great I can't wait to see it in person. I'm so proud of the house for ya'll. Jeff is so talented with all the redecorating and remodeling! I'm proud of him! Of course I would be since I'm his Mother! Love Ya'll...K

5/13/2007  
Blogger Lars said...

So, when are you going to update the Blog, it's august for crying out loud!

8/14/2007  
Blogger Unknown said...

Crafty. Tell that guy he's got a coveted talent. And I like the new setup much better than that low ceiling you had before. Looked a little cramped.

8/18/2007  
Blogger John Gardner said...

Very cool! I'm impressed to no end! Bravo!

2/03/2010  
Blogger John Gardner said...

You're entries are hysterical! Thank you so much! They are very, very enjoyable!

2/03/2010  

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