Yesterday I posted photos of our new stoop that costs more than an inexpensive car. More than a new bathroom. More than 2 really good vacations. You get the picture.

Z conquered the bulging sides on the first day. He (or I should say “they” as I don’t even know if Z is there) got to the steps on day two. Call me crazy, but I kind of like they way they look now.

The interior work is getting done as well! (Please see post on how I fired my husband)

Funny story about the carpenters. Darren did most of the carpentry on the other apartments. He’s an excellent carpenter but a bit of a Diva. He’ll show up one day and then you don’t hear from him for 2 weeks. One of those, you know. So, I called Bill the stair guy, also a carpenter. Good old reliable Bill. Great work, inexpensive and shows up.

Well, Bill had some difficulty getting back to me this time. He came in to look at the work and then I called him 3-4 times for the quote. “Oh, I’ll call you back in 10 minutes.” said he, every time. Meanswhile, we never did tell Darren we were talking to other carpenters….just in case.

And good thing we didn’t! It was actually Darren who came through for us in the end. Never mind the fact we had to go over to his house and drag him to ours. It worked. Now all but one door has moulding and that’s simple enough for us to do.

You know what that means, kids? The final chapter. It’s time to paint.

(Ok, I may be jumping ahead. There are doors to strip, radiator covers to be made, a countertop and backsplash……. but it’s livable! Kind of.)