Bedroom Relocation

As we’ve discussed before, the most expensive words in home renovation are “As long as we’re here, we may as well . . . . “

In this case, we knew that the wood floors in the master bedroom would need to be redone. It makes sense, then, to do the other bedrooms as well.  Then that entire half of the house will be all shiny new and updated.

Especially since the bedrooms are all due for paint and closet repairs, and let’s not forget those interesting little 1969 wall outlets that have a tendency to crumble apart and shoot sparks out, potentially leading to a firey death for the inhabitants.

That means that they have to be emptied.  Not just “moved around” or “covered for paint”, but floors mean the rooms have to be absolutely 100% vacant of any items.

When you’ve already crammed most of your worldly belongings in half the house, finding out that the remaining 40% has to go in there as well, all while being available for use, can be problematic.

Ferreting through our own basement, I found most of the needed supplies.  Some 5000 pound tensile strength cable, eyes and turnbuckles (OK, I didn’t have all that – it took a trip to Lowes).

Incidentally, when the people at Lowes ask “Where’s Stitch” or “Where are the dogs”, you’ve been there a LOT.

A few holes and engineering in the basement and we have about 30 linear feet of hanging space, which is enough to accommodate everyone’s clothes.  Folded items will go on the air hockey table, desks, etc.

Beds are stacked on top of each other, “Princess and the Pea” style and everything else is crammed in wherever possible, all while leaving a clear path to the electrical service and the water cutoff.

Especially the water cutoff.  You don’t want to be climbing through / around / over things to get to that when you need it.

The trigger date is return from vacation on August 9, when walls and ceilings are to be painted, floors refinished and at least one (1) bathroom fully functional with a shower, toilet and sink.