The weather this week has ranged from a muggy humidex of 42C to chilly nights with a frosty 3C. Hardy sailors and well-covered beachgoers are still out there. Two of the big stories in Canada this week have been Frosh Week outrages and the ongoing controversy over minority rights --- these Ryerson students seem to be on the right side of rights?
Work continues on the Toronto apartment. The shared vestibule had three layers of old flooring to be ripped out before new vinyl covering could go in. Pat repainted the interior stairway. Literally "steps away", the worn-out porch also had layers of old paint --- can you spot the green, peach, and white? The neighbour and I opted to put in new boards instead of painting over the old colour bumps.
Around the back, it's time to rebuild the two-bay garage. I think it dates from the early 1950's and the original roof has been rotten and leaking for years. Fortunately, there are still 20-foot rafters available to span the width in one strong length. But I'm nervous about today's job ---- cutting up the roof into chunks for the disposal bin. It's Sunday morning and that saw will be really noisy. The neighbours are all around me --- I hope their windows are closed. Check back next week to find out. (And look for today's second blog post, much more fun....)
Did you think of using composite or pvc boards on the porch and stairs so you wouldn't have to paint or replace again?
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm always looking for new stuff. Unfortunately, the owner/neighbour adjoining has 2 kids and 2 dogs, a huge mortgage, and can't do much beyond the basics. Wait til he sees my side of the attached garages!!
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