We were are so very very blessed. Rachel's dad wanted to sale his Salt Lake City house. He gave it to us for a great price but it needed a LOT of work. Aaron and I love the area. They call it the Marmalade District. It is right down town, two blocks from everything. Two blocks from West High, Washington Elm, Trax station, temple square, the new down town development, a really big park, and the Gateway Mall. It of course is in the same ward we lived in before we moved to Woodruff. Ok are you all up to speed.
I personally have had a lot of fun painting and fixing the place. I've wanted to fix that house for 7 years. Ever since I met Rachel 7 years ago. I tried to start fixing the bathroom in February but Rachel's dad still lived there so I couldn't really do anything yet. At the end of March he moved out and I was able to pack up Mason and Cameron and spend a week there.
So for 5 weeks I have spend most my days there. I did one room at a time and started with cleaning the ceiling and mudding the holes and cracks in the ceiling. Then sanded the mud. Then painted two coats of paint. Then I could start on the walls. Next came the baseboards and moldings and last was the floor. Aaron did all the wood floors. He is so handy.
Sometimes I have Taylor with me too. Two of the last weekends Aaron came down too. Just this Saturday my mom, my younger brother Josh, and his wife Melissa come over to paint. A big THANK YOU goes out to them for staying so late and helping. Mike, Mom, Chad, Jessica, Ethan, and Stephanie have helped out so much by watching my boys for me. Work goes so much faster with out them. Taylor, Cameron, and Mason have been neglected and I hope it is not in vain. We hope to have it work out so that we have another income from renting it out. More money gives us more time with our boys, friends, and family. We have lots of camping and trips planned for this summer. Thanks everyone. Let's go camping!
Here are some before and after pictures.
9 comments:
Nice. I am so impressed. I can't wait to see all the other after pictures.
Maybe I would like to come see the real deal ;)
Oh my gosh- it looks GREAT! You are my hero, but you already know that! :) I didn't know you were around so much. Are you still going to be? I'll come by.
I am so impressed with the work you did. Where do you get the energy?!
Wow Crys! It looks great!
How impressive Crystaln! I can't wait to see more 'after' pictures. What a great project!
I'm so impressed with all the work you both put into that house. You really made it look beautiful from what I can tell. Congrats on renting it out as well. You guys rock!
What a great job. I'd live there!
Wow great job! I love before and after pictures of projects. Thts great you all ready have it rented out!
Wow! You rock.
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