Pine flooring again

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifBI5jmX1fUXRa_pUVY38IIQVrRvUmH_-2HPvHyQLbbqsuwEJvE4f7YLArZJKnN0vBxROA7ghGJ2Y2JzIYExEgmQSOB5HEQ1LBev6Ucwh9HnJyZ-WxE0lzSNyiKpTQF67aet3wVdQx_G04/s1600/999457_10152066411475295_1529039443_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifBI5jmX1fUXRa_pUVY38IIQVrRvUmH_-2HPvHyQLbbqsuwEJvE4f7YLArZJKnN0vBxROA7ghGJ2Y2JzIYExEgmQSOB5HEQ1LBev6Ucwh9HnJyZ-WxE0lzSNyiKpTQF67aet3wVdQx_G04/s640/999457_10152066411475295_1529039443_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I was going to keep the family room flooring a secret but I can't because I love how it's turning out. It is going very slowly, I'm not sure why I thought it would go faster. It is what it is...<br />Two rows took me 6 hours of work. My house is a shameful mess because of all the work going on and there is not one bit of holiday decor up yet in this house which is what is pressing me on to get this flooring complete.<br />I am hopeful I can get the rest laid today, then I will sand it and then stain it twice and top coat it three times....no big deal.<br />Hoping that Monday I will be able to move furniture back in and then Tuesday the tree will go up, crossing fingers here.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ZBQRn3W6E38iHfn0dU_YZpF9D9W2G0gk6QO1mTA33Wf7ZElRvXx8HlgzYfT9IS2CWAFxX2V5GaaZcKZ-_UA_H26W2HN5lXugzYwAgUcCHuh25TBTTsvfkUJqtlaFF00Bt6xAfLSZdjZ6/s1600/photo+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ZBQRn3W6E38iHfn0dU_YZpF9D9W2G0gk6QO1mTA33Wf7ZElRvXx8HlgzYfT9IS2CWAFxX2V5GaaZcKZ-_UA_H26W2HN5lXugzYwAgUcCHuh25TBTTsvfkUJqtlaFF00Bt6xAfLSZdjZ6/s640/photo+(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></div>In other news I think we have decided on a new sofa we love the Hovas from Ikea , it has most of what we need its good looking it's long and deep and comfy and it's in a nice grey removable washable slipcover which we love, it's so important to be able to throw the cover in the wash when you have two dogs.<br />After all the sofa we are wanting to replace is an 11 year old ektorp so going with another Ikea sofa is a no brainer.<br />I better get back at the floor so I can keep on track. Bye!

Pine flooring again

I was going to keep the family room flooring a secret but I can't because I love how it's turning out. It is going very slowly, I...

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My DIY coffered ceiling

<br />I thought I should give a little run down in one place as to how I completed my coffered ceiling project just in case you want to try this project.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf89p7NOjFaZc7tS1GjDdL0nQe7plDhufS5KDts1nEQntpRXIFdfhJmTHn-jWRcA4NyHOe5oBXtFcX6tYtKptxjFHmTGrc8BkcJotAnheRVqhtrxYpLPcZSdJklyvykkaDaCNBYJoNMOSb/s1600/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf89p7NOjFaZc7tS1GjDdL0nQe7plDhufS5KDts1nEQntpRXIFdfhJmTHn-jWRcA4NyHOe5oBXtFcX6tYtKptxjFHmTGrc8BkcJotAnheRVqhtrxYpLPcZSdJklyvykkaDaCNBYJoNMOSb/s640/image.jpg" width="484" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpCXXOUIKdttVkbzG6sArOdXdks512_7tmxzX3t8_UqWpLravaC6c-DyF0bDR5SpDnZ2J4wRJOZxg-dQgPhLPE8r7WzHabGyXTlcW-ViBd7Y0HVJpdlRz-stjENVYmR4afYHnyFmnw0UAX/s1600/1379621_10152036649640295_139312871_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpCXXOUIKdttVkbzG6sArOdXdks512_7tmxzX3t8_UqWpLravaC6c-DyF0bDR5SpDnZ2J4wRJOZxg-dQgPhLPE8r7WzHabGyXTlcW-ViBd7Y0HVJpdlRz-stjENVYmR4afYHnyFmnw0UAX/s640/1379621_10152036649640295_139312871_n.jpg" width="476" /></a></div> Here is how it looked on day one, just fine a smooth ceiling but we wanted a beautiful ceiling.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj48LPGqM9_Os24DvBhyxYWJ9kC-Pe-BchUb8R-C5FMU7paXf3POTwPeKrlX7gy2wFggRc1WsqlU_cnm4IQpjPRsqQxsKMBVXSd2lXtO3m31BRbUGzPArmszIe1ShyDCmj-cgWwM3mAKbFG/s1600/1459098_10152036891355295_1020275785_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj48LPGqM9_Os24DvBhyxYWJ9kC-Pe-BchUb8R-C5FMU7paXf3POTwPeKrlX7gy2wFggRc1WsqlU_cnm4IQpjPRsqQxsKMBVXSd2lXtO3m31BRbUGzPArmszIe1ShyDCmj-cgWwM3mAKbFG/s640/1459098_10152036891355295_1020275785_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> We then decided on our placement and found the ceiling joists and screwed the 2x4's to the studs, then added blocking to the studs , 2 blocks 5 at each connection and randomly along the lengths to attach the MDF boards. I had Home Depot rip down 3 sheets of 5/8" MDF into 5.5" strips.<br />I then used a 2x4 to set my table saw to cut the strips of MDF for the bottom pieces approx 3.5" wide.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhWmPN2wCCGK1VliN2uieOGC7jk9-sqN1c9837JPsdCxeEwMbIpjY89q4h0MY7fQHpOEL2THrIMraCLTBZ8z7GL_BkQwuicjs2fc_JoWs9SKvRaZRt9U4crW1liGmSC0MgZ1qrExIB8mHb/s1600/1441565_10152037190775295_1604254623_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhWmPN2wCCGK1VliN2uieOGC7jk9-sqN1c9837JPsdCxeEwMbIpjY89q4h0MY7fQHpOEL2THrIMraCLTBZ8z7GL_BkQwuicjs2fc_JoWs9SKvRaZRt9U4crW1liGmSC0MgZ1qrExIB8mHb/s640/1441565_10152037190775295_1604254623_n.jpg" width="475" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyphenhyphenXIjO3wmhaSSPnwKMFGbaa-89j445Sp3zxrliMVrf622lDH33lMh2LoVoC1B712ZmsQjqBG4ZBU-04r9zZ4jHYX1edqNBojXjSx-ybsKagcDnrE7tWAJ7lEr5HT3eAHpgv2GTlKBstda/s1600/photo+3+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyphenhyphenXIjO3wmhaSSPnwKMFGbaa-89j445Sp3zxrliMVrf622lDH33lMh2LoVoC1B712ZmsQjqBG4ZBU-04r9zZ4jHYX1edqNBojXjSx-ybsKagcDnrE7tWAJ7lEr5HT3eAHpgv2GTlKBstda/s640/photo+3+(2).jpg" width="478" /></a></div> You can see how I attached the MDF to the studs, I used my nail gun for this part.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU7UDmhMKrJSqQUE990DIfpUwY_sArMhiTod5b0c5p4xdzF2sHdRhR-j5IRDo0Kwyzk3dQGPQrVZnKzRtnFn1rvw7JUQyYagdcJhwrWxYWneWFmaHsuXCzTRGMWUALiRN8WRpBZ5tA1mGt/s1600/photo+1+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU7UDmhMKrJSqQUE990DIfpUwY_sArMhiTod5b0c5p4xdzF2sHdRhR-j5IRDo0Kwyzk3dQGPQrVZnKzRtnFn1rvw7JUQyYagdcJhwrWxYWneWFmaHsuXCzTRGMWUALiRN8WRpBZ5tA1mGt/s640/photo+1+(2).jpg" width="478" /></a></div> We installed a plastic zippered door to keep the mess better contained.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvQqZeqsDda8-bZGcI_BKRqgfX_Rq8QYFe075NrI1fdDFJ59whVDQNKQEICjQbLXBSqUf9ECpIzdJD75Kfsg-NNsvvqvScascn-ekCSvIQwRAWo1dDlXOzH4BR0aCL8oAx19R8fR67nTwx/s1600/photo+2+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvQqZeqsDda8-bZGcI_BKRqgfX_Rq8QYFe075NrI1fdDFJ59whVDQNKQEICjQbLXBSqUf9ECpIzdJD75Kfsg-NNsvvqvScascn-ekCSvIQwRAWo1dDlXOzH4BR0aCL8oAx19R8fR67nTwx/s640/photo+2+(2).jpg" width="478" /></a></div> There was such a mess caused by all the priming and sanding and priming and more sanding.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0dLBwmJ2SkpUVxx4Mqd2oQXBqmvGaPA7jpeEy4LXncHZ7z79aBPx8JSMRI475Gyiu1suUHksZWiB_o7bi7T-CusTSbCC-T3xJdisVM72CUGJ79rej5DQAerqIFb1LDSCKKqk4djNCYzHA/s1600/photo+5+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0dLBwmJ2SkpUVxx4Mqd2oQXBqmvGaPA7jpeEy4LXncHZ7z79aBPx8JSMRI475Gyiu1suUHksZWiB_o7bi7T-CusTSbCC-T3xJdisVM72CUGJ79rej5DQAerqIFb1LDSCKKqk4djNCYzHA/s640/photo+5+(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji0aL5A9W7pJj3wehoUi6xQ3MAu7CamgJLuUlOTNNDBTg99wwVfgNlqSfrEWXUyl7dcBUYx17lvMX56AGaJBvuB_8jGhOXmVD3H3jLHU05Rp32hsEVc5tz-ZSd-eZkbVNM9p1Mmc39hG1I/s1600/photo+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji0aL5A9W7pJj3wehoUi6xQ3MAu7CamgJLuUlOTNNDBTg99wwVfgNlqSfrEWXUyl7dcBUYx17lvMX56AGaJBvuB_8jGhOXmVD3H3jLHU05Rp32hsEVc5tz-ZSd-eZkbVNM9p1Mmc39hG1I/s640/photo+(2).jpg" width="480" /></a></div> Then I added crown moulding and caulked all the seams and filled all the nail holes and then did between 2-3 coats of satin latex paint in Behr's Vermont Cream.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsvov4aXPSj9QfwFyXye5SfqcZneYzYSqdeTWiJsilIUXTrf3RK4N3vEbgnqX2FuK8wljoVdyuoYniLuqz0oQc4rNk0XP-g57tcZN2aaJj3djJ-oviFbRA_CiHs4TVOnqGnhXH-9tSV1Sj/s1600/t.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsvov4aXPSj9QfwFyXye5SfqcZneYzYSqdeTWiJsilIUXTrf3RK4N3vEbgnqX2FuK8wljoVdyuoYniLuqz0oQc4rNk0XP-g57tcZN2aaJj3djJ-oviFbRA_CiHs4TVOnqGnhXH-9tSV1Sj/s400/t.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used this new gadget from Lowe's to help me with the crown moulding, it just keep the crown moulding at the proper angle when you cut it upside down. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2W3H6H-VNSfQGWSqoAVN-EPEaqNKUpEPCyAzCa0tn7sMdBq6YtjerG9wPxgj3-Bq-W7vSEoGAn8x10PaihXDW54d2lwNEFHt3k56HAfO7_d2EZrrcM5yNEyITUFOC1kohObKinotB6Wc8/s1600/bcx.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2W3H6H-VNSfQGWSqoAVN-EPEaqNKUpEPCyAzCa0tn7sMdBq6YtjerG9wPxgj3-Bq-W7vSEoGAn8x10PaihXDW54d2lwNEFHt3k56HAfO7_d2EZrrcM5yNEyITUFOC1kohObKinotB6Wc8/s400/bcx.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I also used this scaffolding and it was the most important piece of equipment to completing this project. It will also be a great item to have for other projects like crown moulding and painting, I didn't even know it existed until just before we started the project , I am so grateful my Mom's husband pointed it out to me.<br /> <a href="http://www.homedepot.ca/product/metaltech-steel-folding-scaffold-work-platform-500-lbs/938855">http://www.homedepot.ca/product/metaltech-steel-folding-scaffold-work-platform-500-lbs/938855</a><br /><img alt="Metaltech - Metaltech Steel Folding Scaffold Work Platform / 500 Lbs. - I-IMCNT - Home Depot Canada" src="http://www.homedepot.ca/wcsstore/HomeDepotCanada/images/catalog/-778300100224_Primary-_4.jpg" /><br />So if you have ever longed for a coffered ceiling like I have for years then maybe it is something you can do also. It is not a difficult project but it does take time and patience and have a helper for the initial stud placement is necessary but the rest I was able to manage on my own, I may have had to hold my nail gun in between my knees while I positioned the 8ft pieces of MDF but a girl's gotta do what a girls gotta do.<br /><br />If you try this project please let me know I would love to see.<br /><br />

My DIY coffered ceiling

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Happy news to share...the coffered ceiling is finished and I mean finished

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn-bqfd41WEri7QjmWN8ephZeTUCAGPip9hdISotIdL3UvQCSiUmnouV7J5xLIMX7tmmDeGuSgPsRY8MSaQvwfmJPv73-rip4eDqGbJ_bRWr94grSJXdw9zbp2HpVSG_viWyQchF68y_E3/s1600/q.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn-bqfd41WEri7QjmWN8ephZeTUCAGPip9hdISotIdL3UvQCSiUmnouV7J5xLIMX7tmmDeGuSgPsRY8MSaQvwfmJPv73-rip4eDqGbJ_bRWr94grSJXdw9zbp2HpVSG_viWyQchF68y_E3/s640/q.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> What a relief to say that the big ceiling project is complete. It took 9 long days which is more than a reasonable investment of time for such a great result. I am not excited to tackle another ceiling project any time soon but there will be one more biggie in the new year, the dining room. At least the dining room is a seldom used room , for now anyway. It won't put anyone out all to work on the dining room but that is for another day.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz1IEZDA7YANxC7AzFVwBZjAmotut1EZGm0TWIn0ZZ3ugEA59-WpQwAf_vEEzPuycRseY_e4X36D0kgVWAA45B3vKpej3tTbPaM_yi-89pKka_NFJXwOABpyLKBFj5wQ5xhD5-jrakJnmq/s1600/t.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz1IEZDA7YANxC7AzFVwBZjAmotut1EZGm0TWIn0ZZ3ugEA59-WpQwAf_vEEzPuycRseY_e4X36D0kgVWAA45B3vKpej3tTbPaM_yi-89pKka_NFJXwOABpyLKBFj5wQ5xhD5-jrakJnmq/s640/t.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Let's just let me take this all in , it's so pretty I can barely stand it . I painted it Behr's vermont cream  in satin which was as close a match as I could get to our existing paint color. Sorry it is so hard to take a good picture of the room with that plastic door in the way of a good shot , I will get a better picture soon.<br /> I am taking a day off from renovations tomorrow to recoup a little and to clean and get some errands done. I think I deserve a little break.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiVg6RLwO0RrL4kFSIAVXCNyrOjrkDKOisejeK8IiA95GaEsNXdAv3Fql3pUb18VYyvs7Pt8nrQDoOKy1t98fAlObddNntM8Dyja-N5DGopORKQcWbpVrupj16SS_IFqxpnIsfhyWNhUER/s1600/r.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiVg6RLwO0RrL4kFSIAVXCNyrOjrkDKOisejeK8IiA95GaEsNXdAv3Fql3pUb18VYyvs7Pt8nrQDoOKy1t98fAlObddNntM8Dyja-N5DGopORKQcWbpVrupj16SS_IFqxpnIsfhyWNhUER/s640/r.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3k9Y6tEnxNPX7fgq6111KxKUTUIduQ02S-PEUwPz4YZpmoX_1t8fn7_DtkSbKDWaP0MeK1r0pdDLM8WRL9J7nDh6LLznYED-D23wn87FGMie6fB06VBbqellO2lRIZc_hiYShGxpqwNzb/s1600/rw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3k9Y6tEnxNPX7fgq6111KxKUTUIduQ02S-PEUwPz4YZpmoX_1t8fn7_DtkSbKDWaP0MeK1r0pdDLM8WRL9J7nDh6LLznYED-D23wn87FGMie6fB06VBbqellO2lRIZc_hiYShGxpqwNzb/s400/rw.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>We have been talking about finally getting a new sofa after having the same sofa for at least 11 years and this one is the one I am thinking about. You never know how something really is that you see online until you see it in real life, right? so I must go check it out in person.<br />I love the idea of a sofa with a chaise, the sofa we have now is primarily a two seater so a three seater plus chaise for the family room would be perfect. I think a new arrangement is in order. Everything we have had in the family room is a mishmash and I am ready for a change, it would be nice.<br />We will see...I need to do a little more investigating before any purchases are made.<br /><br />For now my mind must get back to the flooring that will begin on Thursday , I won't be showing any progress pics because I just want to install it and then reveal the completed room , well the completed empty room I guess. It's always a work in progress.<br /><br />Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by.<br /><br /><br />

Happy news to share...the coffered ceiling is finished and I mean finished

 What a relief to say that the big ceiling project is complete. It took 9 long days which is more than a reasonable investment of time for s...

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Sunday was a day to rest up for a busy week ahead...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA-ldFpRiRyJOSLJWduNn6PO015ft-XTAgkl3-QRiQxPEFTGVYpIWbghbXjBJpfqqtaKBRXCCiCFFuABgu-4Vi14BDofgIXzb5ZVPyqp1P1jCAv5-7ofJ8LT504-jBgHYawb0pKpThSs0k/s1600/photo+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA-ldFpRiRyJOSLJWduNn6PO015ft-XTAgkl3-QRiQxPEFTGVYpIWbghbXjBJpfqqtaKBRXCCiCFFuABgu-4Vi14BDofgIXzb5ZVPyqp1P1jCAv5-7ofJ8LT504-jBgHYawb0pKpThSs0k/s640/photo+(2).jpg" width="480" /></a></div> As I sit here in my pj's and take the day to rest I am so happy to be this far into the family room project, every day closer to getting things back together and getting that Christmas tree up.<br />I was so relieved to get the caulking part finished up yesterday, what a task especially when working over head.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtKBil1qR1afFUM4ZieG9HIQ20B_aNTL4-5U8gsPtP4ia0T9z0aKPADhJMeHdsTLVncN1BNf8eKZXldNgkqRPkQI_aIGu_bYeBK81mfL0TwtYER3qec2uV2zh8dJOuRGq9IOuFN5k1pH4r/s1600/b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtKBil1qR1afFUM4ZieG9HIQ20B_aNTL4-5U8gsPtP4ia0T9z0aKPADhJMeHdsTLVncN1BNf8eKZXldNgkqRPkQI_aIGu_bYeBK81mfL0TwtYER3qec2uV2zh8dJOuRGq9IOuFN5k1pH4r/s640/b.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZlJdyxhJyDl-KMDWHGQGeBHhKHiMyinSkkaY6P9eiLHrlO8OCXQCcEHzsvOSR5FIDYDsqGc2lIjhev_-54wEssPiKidMuJwCNQhgLq9aWcbuUy5BQxB4hfYI674dpg0iHk7suH5jRjP8W/s1600/photo+2+(3)c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZlJdyxhJyDl-KMDWHGQGeBHhKHiMyinSkkaY6P9eiLHrlO8OCXQCcEHzsvOSR5FIDYDsqGc2lIjhev_-54wEssPiKidMuJwCNQhgLq9aWcbuUy5BQxB4hfYI674dpg0iHk7suH5jRjP8W/s640/photo+2+(3)c.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>The locally milled pine flooring arrived Thursday or Friday I can't remember exactly when.<br />I have been looking for an 8x10 area rug for the family room which mayjust be the toughest decision yet. I want a rug with multi color and pattern, wool and not the cost of a small car...that may be hard to find and it may not be found in time but I am on the hunt. Do you have any suggestions for me I could use the help?<br /><br />

Sunday was a day to rest up for a busy week ahead...

 As I sit here in my pj's and take the day to rest I am so happy to be this far into the family room project, every day closer to gettin...

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1 Week coffered ceiling progress update

I'm just taking a breather from my crown moulding to give you a little update....<br />It is coming up on a week for the coffered ceiling project , well actually I suppose it is a week today that I started with removing the carpet and under pad and moved all the furniture else where so here is the 1 week update. Things have been going well , quite smoothly so far.<br />I chose a simple ogee  MDF crown moulding which is the same as is in our kitchen , nothing too fancy it is our family room after all.<br />Yesterday after sanding the joints smooth and priming I decided to tackle at least one square of crown moulding, Oh my I will be the first to admit I don't love doing crown moulding. I can quite smoothly install outside corners but inside corners I find quite frustrating, but I am getting it done, thank goodness for caulking. I will be needing over 300 feet of crown moulding for this project , which will cost me as much as the studs and supplies have cost up until now. It will add priceless amounts of style and character though so I am fine with the cost.<br /> Just FYI it would cost 10 times the cost to have it done for me.<br />I also ordered the pine flooring yesterday for the family room it has to sit for at least 4 days before it gets installed so that needs to get into the space at least sooner or later. I have decided on a design for the flooring I think it will add interest.<br />So here are my current pictures please don't judge my miters, its not at east as all those youtube videos make it out to be. Maybe I will try coping.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbsSh_2M_08-rRxUKGJK64-SHBZmqau9bwprRxyMQgbSpjCWDYxGM7oMfK0I3HK2Tscq8ug-8DLV8VawWYGMbxMNAjPfl6o17S0fKlJ9_rlt1F4W9tVII4CpwjHsevtJiPArXFwX9h2U-_/s1600/1424494_10152050848630295_527613903_n+(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbsSh_2M_08-rRxUKGJK64-SHBZmqau9bwprRxyMQgbSpjCWDYxGM7oMfK0I3HK2Tscq8ug-8DLV8VawWYGMbxMNAjPfl6o17S0fKlJ9_rlt1F4W9tVII4CpwjHsevtJiPArXFwX9h2U-_/s640/1424494_10152050848630295_527613903_n+(1).jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4DBqdl-zOkEz8XqrKivjuTvP__1hcaBdkhtQ73aGPh7oVuaSObGx5D3frVleIu0h0GZGf87LXpJp29Eg6-i5-QueUZjgDkvqJ5mHEVdH-Oe6URnxuN4tzE7CUBWPIiCLCrg5I7an6TF18/s1600/1450861_10152050848740295_663115425_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4DBqdl-zOkEz8XqrKivjuTvP__1hcaBdkhtQ73aGPh7oVuaSObGx5D3frVleIu0h0GZGf87LXpJp29Eg6-i5-QueUZjgDkvqJ5mHEVdH-Oe6URnxuN4tzE7CUBWPIiCLCrg5I7an6TF18/s640/1450861_10152050848740295_663115425_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhde_JBjeY92Mtu9akgB2EzDD6AOMJJj6RTCXzjA-gzi8zNYzumZIOvJefaop3b_jonAaj3SKtUfMbXuYC_7bG57Hy_sPI1UH_4EP_QApaMG8iSml89Q9M9vWLo7xD9Amq_En-yLRzRITGF/s1600/1471940_10152050848775295_221220645_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhde_JBjeY92Mtu9akgB2EzDD6AOMJJj6RTCXzjA-gzi8zNYzumZIOvJefaop3b_jonAaj3SKtUfMbXuYC_7bG57Hy_sPI1UH_4EP_QApaMG8iSml89Q9M9vWLo7xD9Amq_En-yLRzRITGF/s640/1471940_10152050848775295_221220645_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg0ySTCEqjjLxbx9zuB6u0fMn8ekcwsoYM1QPiB48cTbABHXaI7yt-WrhB8YHzuWAy7gOJayeC8k4m5PYYZecSfoQf6qNabwuRdLgmX7voSHQwLOG_NjBTsXidoX3DVuf-o1LloVJ0mZnK/s1600/559422_10152050848825295_120365845_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg0ySTCEqjjLxbx9zuB6u0fMn8ekcwsoYM1QPiB48cTbABHXaI7yt-WrhB8YHzuWAy7gOJayeC8k4m5PYYZecSfoQf6qNabwuRdLgmX7voSHQwLOG_NjBTsXidoX3DVuf-o1LloVJ0mZnK/s640/559422_10152050848825295_120365845_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>I am loving how it looks so far , but I am not looking forward to caulking and priming and then all the painting....it's a good thing I have most of my Christmas shopping done.<br />I better get back to work, so long farewell.

1 Week coffered ceiling progress update

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Age of Wulin (Review)

<b><a href="http://play.any.tv/SHQDA" target="_blank">Age of Wulin</a></b> is a 2013 free to play 3D <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.break.com/c/sports-videos/martial-arts/" rel="break" target="_blank" title="Martial Arts">martial arts</a> action MMORPG, developed by Chinese developer Suzhou Snail Electronic Co. Ltd. (Snail Games). It was released on 10 April 2013 in North America. Age of Wulin revolves around the Wuxia-inspired lore surrounding martial arts and adventures in medieval China, with 27 regions representing all geographical areas of the country, with an amazing 130 km² of open world to explore, and that doesn’t even include instanced areas – all presented with stunning graphics.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIYIzL4xBWq67Wt6zcM9FGLAa9l90EbH6ZDSZTYjWMNETXGUsQHwtgsHfsNLWLHdymH-0BAH0b9qdrRO4Hgd8W3dCQ1cAV3j1crTPhrNA2uXudBzACwbpkTVEE5Lw3-dBf3UkGVHgJQFw/s640/Age-of-Wulin.jpg" width="640" /></div><div><br />Many thousands of quests, vast and diverse regions to explore, and 20 challenging instances make Age of Wulin one of the most expansive and ambitious free-to-play MMORPG to date.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/nh_pFNYs_Es" width="560"></iframe></div><b><br /></b><b>KUNG-FU SKILLS</b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNU8GA1MNQXxnMBMtyu2jJiang5cTgul1LeGAq2YFz-7A3QL73ch8W8mDyMrTrlOcX8ZpO-KMs6wjagW1_xn43EwXti5_0KaJH_wNbXhMlnPgJ444tZMkod_sckUn5ucEsZrF3PbIO2dY/s640/Age-of-Wulin-6.jpg" width="640" /></div><br />You are born into a rich martial arts culture where you can choose your own path to becoming a master. You can join one of eight sects, each with their own philosophy, orientation and specialist kung-fu discipline, fighting style and weaponry. Here you learn and practice your skills, however like a true scholar, you can travel and learn skills from other sects to gain more abilities and become an even more experienced master!<br /><br /><b>WEAPONS</b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJiw-MlFLvUbOoxInPzLh0LCRo59xW-wfBoWGCV7o-M_0sanflLBlsVYvmYKBr9lL8W99rg_SxUEjCy1tCP6U3OTXqyKclwEEh4kOj7vf_KYHo2oLFG61e6y06ErfYS_PK1hBbIaSgdqc/s640/Age-of-Wulin-3.jpg" width="640" /></div><br />Whether your preferred weapon is a shining blade, double daggers, a stick, simply your fists, or you opt for hidden darts to eliminate your enemies from the shadows… There is a myriad of ways to battle it out in this immersive online experience. Fights are not won by monotonously pushing buttons – they are built around a rock-paper-scissors system, so you will have to watch your opponents and anticipate their moves, leading to very dynamic encounters.<br /><br /><b>GUILDS</b><br /><b><br /></b><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdHVgJoGYMf-MGUNltpp_pkdY1s2YZ4ErnCDWN_QRG-v2UHgjCIP23aCRfztMaBrHq_yoel41uFTYxFfrciL9IYferI4gPD97Zq4-ZCsC88N2D1cBHJ29VyKxtlt8JgzxYl4brIP6w8LI/s640/Age-of-Wulin-2.jpg" width="640" /></div><br />Guilds can purchase a guild castle and expand it as they grow their influence. The guild castles are part of the open world and can be visited by all. But as there are only a limited number of these castles available, other guilds may try to conquer yours and challenge you to a battle. These guild battles can see 200 to 250 members on each side, making them truly epic PVP events.<br /><br /><b>GROUP PVP</b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD54agMzM_V6h8oVvesYnW2gzu75QW8x2x7L_wEBPA0vqcb-aBE78a1XlxTvb5z_nvh1-or6840tIinbPp5zln9IzcB2nUXiZ6iO6Exuct4yc8Io8hDzAplA7enhzRFfNXvd79Hd4eYSQ/s640/Age-of-Wulin-7.jpg" width="640" /></div><br />Guilds are not the only PVP aspect of this game, which also features fights between 2, 4 or 6 players resulting in a more tactical approach, where you can use your skills to your full advantage – either by battling it out on the water’s surface, or by fleeing over the rooftops to avoid certain defeat under the hands of stronger or more numerous opposition. If you enjoy cooperative play against a common enemy, a range of quests and instances present you with challenges on many different levels of difficulty.<br /><br /><b>PROFESSIONS AND OFFLINE SYSTEM</b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0bIf3rnBZuvYD3E1OjLUKrfLmVhyphenhyphenFvUqLK7RDabqikmJ1zX7b_jvTpdoxtcCwBVdWIgmj1GURY5Z5p-wCV9jyF6ErIw3v09tFMi-zZAY3X_dKrtlMfoprb9X0mhuWActOi7hG4y-bj6c/s640/Age-of-Wulin-4.jpg" width="640" /></div><br />You can take up one of 17 professions, which range from the more common blacksmith or hunter to truly original ones, like painter, beggar, musician, or chess player. When you log out, your character remains in the world and will continue training skills, selling items or producing goods, becoming an NPC to everyone else on the server. Other players can interact with him or her, and can even abduct you to sell you on for their own profit.<br /><br /><b>NPCS AND RANDOM ENCOUNTERS</b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqBUHp8m-meDGQjSaN8HGEF5U47ovLZeNy_peZYi6aObDK53c_84SucnPlpd0ETR_1eVDG-cgydwl4cSCJaLHWBeLm28OpapTXX_NtgnEmCN-TYL5Y1OP20_TXXR011M_YSzfzgqGZCZU/s640/Age-of-Wulin-1.jpg" width="640" /></div><br />Each NPC forms his own opinion about you, depending on his own nature and your actions – so don’t bump into them or knock them over, they may get angry. Once you’ve created a big enough impression, be it in a positive or even a negative way, they may give you a special errand or item which may lead you to experience one of the unique random encounters. There are a vast number of Random Encounters hidden in the game, and they can play out differently for each individual player. Many rare items and skills can be obtained through them. It is entirely possible that you could gain a unique ability that no-one else in the game will manage to get!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ9ldpDTMSPrbPr9DkaV8Ge6OXmofUn33JRZ8fNsWAXE2wmcNQ_EG-tRd8L1qDNBpb3X5reZ9TknNX5nDbZmNQvNtD7Yc_GK3rWkpwl_-LPkGD7TGQSx_Bnkq9UFRD6YY3MzZ5oGZV0Yo/s640/Age-of-Wulin-5.jpg" width="640" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: right;">Source: <a href="http://www.mmoreviews.com/" target="_blank">mmoreviews</a> </div></div><div class="zemanta-related" style="clear: both; margin-top: 20px; overflow: hidden;"><h4 class="zemanta-related-title">Related articles</h4><ul class="zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image" style="margin: 0; overflow: hidden; padding: 0;"><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://nitaterrier9.wordpress.com/2013/11/13/old-style-kung-fu/" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/220620727_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://nitaterrier9.wordpress.com/2013/11/13/old-style-kung-fu/" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Old Style Kung Fu</a></li><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://slayersworld.wordpress.com/2013/11/08/the-best-mmo-games-of-2013/" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/218940601_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://slayersworld.wordpress.com/2013/11/08/the-best-mmo-games-of-2013/" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The best MMO games of 2013</a></li><li class="zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li" style="background: none; display: block; float: left; font-size: 11px; list-style: none; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 84px;"><a href="http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/12/05/heres-a-few-legend-of-the-condor-heroes-zero-vids/" style="border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; display: block; padding: 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.zemanta.com/227676125_80_80.jpg" style="border: 0; display: block; margin: 0; max-width: 100%; padding: 0; width: 80px;" /></a><a href="http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/12/05/heres-a-few-legend-of-the-condor-heroes-zero-vids/" style="display: block; height: 80px; line-height: 12pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Here are three Legend of the Condor Heroes: Zero vids</a></li></ul></div><div class="zemanta-pixie" style="height: 15px; margin-top: 10px;"><img alt="" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=0d772090-5f70-49f5-9c54-57c778cddb05" style="border: none; float: right;" /></div>

Age of Wulin (Review)

Age of Wulin is a 2013 free to play 3D martial arts action MMORPG, developed by Chinese developer Suzhou Snail Electronic Co. Ltd. (Snail ...

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Coffered ceiling update day 3 and 4

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPsvObyUr6rDWo-6CU-Rt0rV5gPqmegg8Mejb3y85TX2TJyWCQPUvNCoOOxYOTJc_LtTRFECfpNP5EsSOn0t7PugIO6flKD75GX2hJwHSv5F1fmap1G0FDIIVdg6r_KxLTyz7NyD2WUweZ/s1600/photo+4+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPsvObyUr6rDWo-6CU-Rt0rV5gPqmegg8Mejb3y85TX2TJyWCQPUvNCoOOxYOTJc_LtTRFECfpNP5EsSOn0t7PugIO6flKD75GX2hJwHSv5F1fmap1G0FDIIVdg6r_KxLTyz7NyD2WUweZ/s640/photo+4+(2).jpg" width="476" /></a></div> Things are moving smoothly so far. I was able to install all of the remaining side pieces to the studs yesterday. If we had not bought scaffolding than it wouldn't have been possible to do this part solo.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHITAt8U5KUZTBhIM85cM6U9hdGNaw4BtNT7Kxwn98E9GrURxjLl3JpUyLq54AsFukNYKz96CZsAG2AdYGqCbbtapNFygjlvS9kITmUG25gZdPkekupIuog-zkCimTD-MEI9iJ0JK2I3kJ/s1600/photo+2+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHITAt8U5KUZTBhIM85cM6U9hdGNaw4BtNT7Kxwn98E9GrURxjLl3JpUyLq54AsFukNYKz96CZsAG2AdYGqCbbtapNFygjlvS9kITmUG25gZdPkekupIuog-zkCimTD-MEI9iJ0JK2I3kJ/s640/photo+2+(2).jpg" width="476" /></a></div> There is so much priming then sanding then priming and more sanding...this is time consuming.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIJj9mFLQxcbaV2RlRjKEKwQO94XaTIouM0F-SuMi6SOta99-8X6vrwN-jeZsBgDn7LzIFI5ojZheq6LZP5-JAR5sK_qKTnjJhCjAg-_I51hQXHZrnDDRVqafmqQNIFw_b9WpihMrgZkO3/s1600/photo+1+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIJj9mFLQxcbaV2RlRjKEKwQO94XaTIouM0F-SuMi6SOta99-8X6vrwN-jeZsBgDn7LzIFI5ojZheq6LZP5-JAR5sK_qKTnjJhCjAg-_I51hQXHZrnDDRVqafmqQNIFw_b9WpihMrgZkO3/s640/photo+1+(2).jpg" width="476" /></a></div>So glad we put up the plastic door, because this project is a huge mess maker, there is so much fine dust.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaFDWP3pXZu-qw4sQElT9DhotkIi86GIOkf-ZItdvhUkdjxYdtg5J6HYxmekR4wAh0NiVyhfRHPVt2qWWvmlllVSr9x9hFlziafnZm_5nN-1vEXlZfuyRl02QFWSuTCM04KIevX3qgC2lU/s1600/photo+3+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaFDWP3pXZu-qw4sQElT9DhotkIi86GIOkf-ZItdvhUkdjxYdtg5J6HYxmekR4wAh0NiVyhfRHPVt2qWWvmlllVSr9x9hFlziafnZm_5nN-1vEXlZfuyRl02QFWSuTCM04KIevX3qgC2lU/s640/photo+3+(2).jpg" width="478" /></a></div> So this project is pretty simple and straight forward. Just choose your placement , find your joists and attach 2x4's add double blocking , cut MDF prime and sand it (just one side and one end) nail those strips of MDF around the room at the ceiling and then sandwich them on either side of the 2x4's and then add a strip the same size as the 2x4 to the bottom of the blocking and then trim each box with crown moulding and then make sure all nail holes are filled and sanded also sand any imperfections and then caulk all the seams , easy right? then paint and paint and paint, get lots of massages you'll need them. This is a tough project on the back.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLGQZaigfuWQmSHakzLZpkW-W7h9WsgZLmPDVbpVF5jl_MJ35Jz74ZfTdfd_K0tB9FdSm3qbwC9TP33GtUdWg0NghxOWSpGnjSxP2bnwhbtSH2PfVZttyb7-Mgw98ky-H7OPzy7wp8KosW/s1600/photo+5+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLGQZaigfuWQmSHakzLZpkW-W7h9WsgZLmPDVbpVF5jl_MJ35Jz74ZfTdfd_K0tB9FdSm3qbwC9TP33GtUdWg0NghxOWSpGnjSxP2bnwhbtSH2PfVZttyb7-Mgw98ky-H7OPzy7wp8KosW/s640/photo+5+(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Here is how it looks as of 9:00 am today. I am going to get the rest of the bottom pieces in and then I am off to select a crown moulding.<br />I should really go get to work if I am going to get this done in time for Christmas....bye for now.

Coffered ceiling update day 3 and 4

 Things are moving smoothly so far. I was able to install all of the remaining side pieces to the studs yesterday. If we had not bought scaf...

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