Sparrow's Renovation Thread with Pictures

[Sparrow]

Sparrow's Renovation Thread with Pictures. Inspiration for Women and everyone else 2!

So, this is my finished townhouse (sold now). I did 96% of the work myself, I learned as I went. It was a lot of fun, and I am starting this thread for people who would like to be do-it-yourself-ers ... but just need a little encouragement.

So, here is the start with pictures of it finished. I'll break down the different construction items in later posts. Questions welcome, but please remember this was my first project and nothing is perfect!

It wasn't an off-grid place, but I hope some of the construction ideas can help inspire people. I was working with a small (under 20k) budget for a place of 1600 sq feet.

[mollypup]

Oh Sparrow!!! It's so BEAUTIFUL!!! Good work!
I did some serious repair work on my first house but nothing on the inside like you did. I just replaced a lot of the outside wood, repaired the chimney, caulked EVERYTHING and painted it. It looked so much better after I was finished. Girls can do this stuff and it's such a good experience for us to accomplish tasks normally considered work for men.

I'd love to see pics of what you're working on now!

[Sniper-T]

Looks Awesome!

like to see the comparison before/after pics.

Mikes seal of approval:

[mollypup]

He's gotta be gay cause he's so cute!

[Dropy]

WOW that kitchen is SEXXY!

[helomech]

Great work. That place looks great.

[ravensgrove]

I agree with Dropy...I have seen these pics before...and that kitchen just keeps getting sexier.

[Sparrow]

[Sparrow]

I agree with Dropy...I have seen these pics before...and that kitchen just keeps getting sexier.

Yeah, I can admit my first attempt at renos was bliss, however, if my gardening skillz don't improve and in a SHTF scenario I am going to starve to death ... then how far is a nice house going to go? Not too much!

[Sparrow]

Kitchen before renos (this was during inspection, Bright Orange, I mean Really?)

Notice the wall that I took down with huge obtrusive cabinets, the 'sunshine' ceiling, 18" total on counter space ...