The work continues

We're still in the midst of demolition.  There have been five full dumpsters removed so far.

Unfortunately, we've found more asbestos than we originally thought was on the property, so that will incur time and money for a certified team to come and remove it.

We were hoping to be able to keep some of the hardwood floors intact, but there are too many gaps, or areas that are warped, or areas that have cuts and have been noticeably repaired.  So, all the flooring is being removed.

Since the cold has finally descended upon Boston, Maurice turned off the water in the house to prevent freezing pipes.  So, I can now lay claim to researching porta-potty companies.  One was delivered yesterday! Only $125 for a one-month rental, including weekly cleaning/restocking supplies.  I thought that seemed liked a bargain!

 Some of the old doors that were removed from the second floor

I'm not sure what this switch was used for, it is in the garage.

 With all the wires hanging down from the ceilings, Maurice cut the power to the house.  He is using this portable heater with a generator to keep things from freezing

 This second floor space used to be three bedrooms and two bathrooms -- now it's one open space but will be reframed as two ensuite bedrooms for the children.

Plumbing for the Bathroom that was in one of the bedrooms

All of the radiators are being removed

The dumpster was full and the truck couldn't come to replace it due to the snow, so old hardwood flooring was piling up in the hallway and outside on the driveway

Old square nails that were used to fasten the hardwood floors

This pot was found in between the walls on the third floor during demolition

The stairs to the third floor have been removed. I won't be back up there until new stairs are built!

 Gas lines are in the floor boards and were used to power the old gaslights that lit the bedrooms.