The Pantry

The pantry previously had the washer and dryer which we moved downstairs - the wallpaper was extremely difficult to remove and I tried EVERY trick including the Downey fabric softener but eventually we got it.  Down the road the plan is to install shelving but for now it has the refrigerator and microwave.  The window looks out onto the backyard.  My husband really wanted a shiny new refrigerator but this one just keeps on ticking and works fine!!!!

Building the Half Bath Upstairs

After previously just posting the "after" pictures I felt compelled to complete the story by posting the process of converting one of our upstairs closets into a half bath.  Before sheet rocking in the ceiling we completely insulated the attic and then "the window" was built as a skylight.  The open shelving unit to the left of the sink was custom built to fit right in!