The booster pump turned out to be Mickey Mouse, the pressure drops away as soon as you increase the flow, so it turned out to be a waste of time. The only proper solution will be to install a gas flow through heater, which will not happen before Christmas.
I sold some scrap metal, and dumped some scrap. I try to combine the two, the proceeds from one covers the cost of the other.
Apart from mowing the grass, it was a very restful week.
Sunday
23 November 2014
We had a new book published on the history of Waipa, that is our local district. I went to buy the book yesterday, in the hope of finding something interesting. It turned out that there is a lot of information about William Jackson, who built our house, most of it we already know. There was even a photo of the house, taken on April 1, when the Battle of Orakau was commemorated, 150 years ago. The author came around while we were working on the deck. His caption reads: "William Jackson's house in Grey Street, Kihikihi has recently undergone extensive renovations." We are very pleased.
I visited my doctor, and after that we went to visit the goat farming friends. A delightful day.
Some time ago I bought a booster pump to improve the pressure of out hot water system off a frind, but never put it to use. When I tried it, it was frozen solid. I took it apart and got it working again, but has not had the opportunity to test it on a low pressure system. Saturday was spent mowing grass and trimming edges, which I don't like.
The rest of the week was restful, with us not being able to do any major work because of a full house.
16 November 2014
The wall got painted and the architraves got painted and fitted. Around the window I used some timber I had in my pile, but that is not painted yet. Sorry, we have no updated pictures.
Barco and Jeamien needed some storage space, so the room is already in use, and will most likely not be finished before January.
I spent some time tidying my workshop, it became difficult to move around. There is still a lot more to clean up.
We started looking at gas water heating in the new bathroom and kitchen, but cannot decide where to install the unit. It has to be out of the way of the south western winds we get from time to time, and conveniently close to the kitchen sink. Only time will tell. Luckily it is not an urgent matter.
I foresee that my productivity will be down in the coming weeks, so be prepared for me skipping some weeks.
Barco and Jeamien needed some storage space, so the room is already in use, and will most likely not be finished before January.
I spent some time tidying my workshop, it became difficult to move around. There is still a lot more to clean up.
We started looking at gas water heating in the new bathroom and kitchen, but cannot decide where to install the unit. It has to be out of the way of the south western winds we get from time to time, and conveniently close to the kitchen sink. Only time will tell. Luckily it is not an urgent matter.
I foresee that my productivity will be down in the coming weeks, so be prepared for me skipping some weeks.
9 November 2014
We have finished all the plasterboarding, including the ceiling, and started on Gibstopping (Bring die Polyfilla!) I also sealed most of the gaps with urethane foam. That is quite an expensive exercise. I used two cans in all, at $ 40 per can!
I also bought timber to do the architraves around the door and window. It is quicker than to rework and reuse old timber. Maybe I am getting lazy.
I sanded the new wall in anticipation of painting it. That will hopefully happen on Monday.
I think I have mentioned about our children living here while their house is being renovated. Well, it seems some of their furniture will be living here for a while as well. So we cleared out the "new room" for their use. We can still work on the exterior.
I also bought timber to do the architraves around the door and window. It is quicker than to rework and reuse old timber. Maybe I am getting lazy.
I sanded the new wall in anticipation of painting it. That will hopefully happen on Monday.
I think I have mentioned about our children living here while their house is being renovated. Well, it seems some of their furniture will be living here for a while as well. So we cleared out the "new room" for their use. We can still work on the exterior.
2 Novenber 2014
Things are speeding up on our side. The floor of the room on the deck is in and we have cut a hole in the wall on the eastern side for a window that we have bought about two years ago. The window is fitted, We had a problem deciding on the right door to install. I checked our existing supply, and was not satisfied. In the end we removed the door and frame between the old kitchen and the laundry. It is a nice solid Rimu door, although it is painted. Doors and window fitted, I started on the insulation in the outer walls and installing plasterboard with Elna's help. The last plasterboard was fitted yesterday, although not screwed in all positions yet. That is for tomorrow. Then I will start on the ceiling. It turns out to be a nice room.
The builders doing the renovation on Barco and Jeamien's house started last week with the intention of doing the outside first, but rainy weather forced them to work inside. They have already replaced the whole kitchen and done some plasterboarding. We went over on two days to assist in moving the kitchen contents and the lounge furniture into the garage. The whole family and menagerie has moved over, so we will have a full house, full of grandchildren and full of activity. I even had to build a fence to keep the dogs in.
Sorry, no pictures this week.
The builders doing the renovation on Barco and Jeamien's house started last week with the intention of doing the outside first, but rainy weather forced them to work inside. They have already replaced the whole kitchen and done some plasterboarding. We went over on two days to assist in moving the kitchen contents and the lounge furniture into the garage. The whole family and menagerie has moved over, so we will have a full house, full of grandchildren and full of activity. I even had to build a fence to keep the dogs in.
Sorry, no pictures this week.
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