Starting Over

Well, here I am again. After 2 renovations with Matt, I'm starting out on my own with a new house. I swear the last renovation had nothing to do with our break-up. (Ok, maybe a little). 

I recently purchased this vintage little gem in the historic Murray Hill neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL. Built in 1950, it's a classic example of a vintage mid-century ranch with french cottage accents. I think it has a lot of potential to really play it up. The bones are solid. It just needs a little love.

This is long term project, so stay tuned. It's gonna be fun. 

Before Pics: These are from the MLS listing before I moved in. Cute, right?

                                                                     

       

  

Day 26

The nervous breakdown is beginning to manifest. I am so frustrated. Here it is at Day 26 and the crew is rushing around trying to get things done.

Because of all of the off days and the half days that were worked and the items that came in late or wrong, we are running behind schedule. There is absolutely no way this renovation will be done before Thanksgiving.

Lesson Learned: Post a Project Board as a GIANT calendar to make sure everyone can see where they have screwed up.

And screw up they have.


From uneven cabinet doors and drawers to ledges I could sky dive from on the floors and the granite seam. I am NOT pleased with the quality of the craftsmanship I am seeing so far.





And the plumber returned today to hook up the sink. Which, of course he couldn't do because the sink people sent the wrong drain pipe and the faucet people sent something that wouldn't screw right. This plumber has more problems than a mouse in a cat house. And, unfortunately, we keep getting charged extra for it. It may not be his fault, but I am going to blame him anyway. Just because I suspect foul play.

The backsplash hasn't even been started, the cabinets are still unfinished, the chandalier is in Italy, the dishwasher is still in the garage, there are numerous little things that need to be attended to. Would I recommend this contractor again? Not at this point. But, I am reserving judgement until completion of the project.