This is in our upstairs "bonus room". The previous owners added walls so that there was a TV room, an office and a laundry room. We didn't like that the computer room was so insulated and separated from the rest of the house. We couldn't monitor what the kids were doing. Not a good idea.
So, Brian gave the kids some safety glasses, hammers and very few instructions and off they went to make their parents proud!
It took most of the day to tear it all down, and clean up the mess. They ended with a good long swim and a fun night bar-b-que'ing with friends. And the final results:
We still need to figure out paint and curtains, but it is soooo nice to have the room open. We will be bringing in real office furniture so that we can get organized again. This is a long awaited, and much appreciated project! Brian had to work out the electrical (with only one big threat of zapping the kids) and the patching. Aubrey went to bed saying how "cool it is that daddy can fix anything". She's got him so high on a pedestal that she's going to have to marry "Bob the Builder" in order to be impressed with her husband. Ha, ha!!!
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That is awesome! I think it is especiAlly cool that the kids helped and then could jump in the pool :). Nice work
Just have Aubrey chat with Jordan and he can tell you how NOT great it is to be married to someone whose dad could fix and do ANYTHING :) My dad ROCKS! Poor Jordan :(
Very cool! That would have been fun to do as a kid, I think.
Looking forward to being closer(ish) to you. We can come visit some weekend day..
That's awesome that everyone got to chip in! I really like the way it looks now, all open. Can't wait to see the pics when it's all completely put together
Your kids must have been in heaven busting down that wall. What a great family project. Can't wait to see the finished project.
That looks awesome. Where did your Dad get the idea to remove a wall and do all damage and then get you all to help! Keep up the work. It will be useful some later days. Love to see you all doing things together/
Dad
Who needs a punching bag? I have fantasies of taking a hammer to walls. What a great time for everyone. I feel for Aubrey's future husband...he is going to have huge shoes to fill!
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