This project started in mid September 2008. A complete remodel of our basement, new walls, new plumbing, new electrical, etc. Since we’re doing this ourselves, we allocated 2 years to complete the project. So we’re hoping to be completely finished by the end of September, 2010. Based on estimates, we figure that we’re saving about $28,000.00 doing 99% of the work ourselves. You can follow this link to view the entrie photoset, starting from day one!

We had a pretty busy pre-spring weekend. The nice weather motivated us to get out and do a little spring cleaning. We washed down the front of the house, removed the 4 shutters, sanded them, repainted them and get them back up before dark. We managed to make time for the dogs to run around the yard and to take Mabel, our pineapple conure, outside to soak up some rays. It was a great weekend!

Unfortunately, the car that will never be. Who in their right mind can’t look at this car and fall completely in love with it? Maybe an aftermarket kit for the new Camaro will be available that will allow Pontiac lovers to convert their Camaro SS into what the beloved Trans Am might have been.

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This weekend, we completed all of the framing in the new downstairs bathroom. We knew that out of all of the framing we’ve done for each room, this would be the most difficult, so getting it complete is a huge milestone. We made a trip to Lowes to pick out the tile and border that we’ll be using in the shower. But before we can begin hanging sheetrock, I need to get a contractor in to give us an estimate for hanging the tile, plus I have a little more wiring to do. We also still need to pick out the light fixtures and vanity, plus install the spigot for the shower. Sounds like a lot, but this is the easy stuff. We will be so glad to finally have this room complete!

Back in October, we discussed the possibility of Delorean reviving the Pontiac Solstice and rebadging it as the Delorean II. Well, this picture has started floating around the web as the first possible working prototype of the new Delorean II. I do see the simularities with it and the Solstice, especially the windshield framing and A pillars. If this is indeed the new Delorean, then I may have to forget about a new Camaro or Challenger and start saving my pennies for this…very nice indeed. If anybody can confirm this, please let us know…