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Renovating 101

Let me begin by saying that sheetrock dust is evil. It lands in the strangest of places and lurks in tiniest of corners. If it was a germ, it would take over the world in no time. No vaccination could stop it.  Sheetrock dust is resistant to the powerful suction of the best vacuum and the continuous back and forth action of vigorous mopping. Sweep it up you say?  Forget about it! It just dances around in the air while finding a new place to adhere to. I bet under a microscope, it has suction cup tentacles.

I say all this while eating a cup of Blue Bell Cookie Two Step ice cream.  I am rewarding myself for  laying down sheets of brown butcher paper on the floors and covering more furniture with painters cloth.  All in anticipation of the disaster that will commence again tomorrow morning. By the way, the ice cream is delicious.

So what's up at the farmhouse? I wish I could tell you that Mr. Still Woods has decided that I need a larger closet and we are beginning a renovation job to give me the closet of my dreams.
Hmm..which one shall I choose?
Actually, our project is not that grand! We are closing in a door and moving it to another location.  That's it.  Nothing major, but it is causing a huge amount of mess.  It also required moving a large library unit...which necessitated moving power boxes...which necessitated the removal of more sheetrock...which brings me back around to the reason I am eating ice cream!

I'll keep you posted on the progress!
Blessings from Lynda at Still Woods Farmhouse
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  1. SandyAugust 15, 2017 at 7:08 AM

    I can't wait to see the results. I LOVE seeing other people's renovations. For years after we moved in our current home, every summer there was a project. The summer we pulled up the white tiles in the kitchen and hallway, I thought I would die from the dust that kicked up. I totally understand. You find yourselves still cleaning it up much later.
    Ice cream sounds very therapeutic.

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  2. Creations By CindyAugust 15, 2017 at 8:05 PM

    Oh I bet it will be so nice when you are through with it . Yes Sheetrock is a natural pain ! Now you know why it cost so much to hire Sheetrock guys . And girl , I'd be eating the ice cream too after dealing with Sheetrock mess .😂 And I'd add a candy bar to the ice cream . Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  3. Marilyn @ MountainTopSpiceAugust 23, 2017 at 2:18 PM

    Sheetrock dust is terrible, yes it is! I know you will be so glad when the mess is all done, and you can enjoy your new space! I am just new visiting here today, happy to meet you... and I second Cindy's suggestion above... lol :) Hugs!

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