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This is some of the wainscoting, flooring, stripped molding, doors and shelving boards from the various rooms. We are able to save so much by reusing original wood from the house.

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This is the stacked up wood that has been recycled from the house as we tear down, fix up and rebuild. We have a whole room dedicated to storing things to repurpose in this beautiful old house. I had no idea the lumber would be so beautiful after 150+ years. When it is drilled or cut, the wood smells like new lumber – except better! It is better than any wood you can buy now.

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With the lathe and plaster coming out of the doctor’s office, you can see through the walls to the living room and into the kitchen. We went to the Rebuilding Center in Portland and found 3 old sinks, a light fixture for my knob & tube creation, a large kitchen window and a water closet (toilet). Got a smokin’ deal on porcelain tile for the laundry room and mudroom. It’s beginning to feel a little bit real…

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Bob the builder is now beginning the repair of the foundation. Since we have water to the house (yahoo), he can use the cement mixer and fill in the gaps we made when the back was jacked up to level.

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I must say this house grew some might fine (ugh!!) spider webs over the years. This is in the tank room which will be the garage some day.

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Set up the water account with the city and can now begin working on repairing the foundation.

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Electricity to the house!!! Now we can start figuring out the electrical for the house as we open up the walls by getting rid of the lathe and plaster.