My Absolute Last Project

When a person turns 70, it's time to stop working so hard. For the past 14 months I have been working on my late parents house which was in bad need of repair and updating. In addition, the last tenants nearly destroyed the inside. 

At one point I thought about tearing the house down. There were termites, rotten bathroom floor, wood rot of floor joists, and nearly everything that I touched need repair. After careful consideration, I decided to spend the money and work required to save the 52 year old house. I was determined to get the house in a condition that I would live in. 

I have been known to undertake projects that I should leave alone. If I can do it myself, I won't hire someone else to do it. I don't know if that is a character flaw or if I am just a cheapskate. I did hire some of the work done, but most of it was done by me. 

I must say that it turned out pretty good. The old house has never looked so good. Now for the end results. 

New vinyl siding and aluminum boxing. No more painting. 

Retro front door and wrought iron column. 

New laminate floor. New windows everywhere. Fresh paint on everything. 

Added shower to a half bath to make it a two bath home. 

Ripped out the old cabinets and installed a new kitchen. 

New stainless steel are appliances, complete with ceramic floor.

New large laundry room with washer and dryer. 

So that is my absolute last project. No more working in cold or hot dirty conditions for me no more going to bed with tired muscles, sprains and pains. This was my last project that is until the next one comes along.