Our New Digs: The Crow Avenue House in Corralitos
December 2010: Crow Avenue in Corralitos
The house is in good basic shape. However, I decided to replace the aging roof before moving in. And, of course, before the roof goes up, all the other roof penetrations should be done first. This meant cutting in two skylights and setting the chimney for the future wood stove.
The carpets are removed. Alas, the old oak is not in good shape. This is almost the only place, where the termintes had a little feast. A project for later.
Tom from Switzerland helps dismantling thegarage room to make room for the car again.
Niki from Switzerland tackles the cabintes with some powerful cleaner.
Niki and Tom after a good day's work.
Getting the ceiling ready for the wood stove pipe.
Looking pretty scary.
A Man Needs a Workshop aka Cave
The basement had potential. I could barely stand up, the floor was covered with pallets, carpets, plywood. I figured, if I dug it out and poured some concrete, the basement would make a great man cave.
It was a true dungeon. Damp, dirty, with bones underneath the carpet.
Santino "Superman" at work.
The forms are ready for the concrete.
May 25th at eight in the morning: the concrete truck arrives, and Jamie, Juan's son is ready with his pump.
Father and son Rodriguez at work.
The first stage is done: the walls are poured.
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