I am happy to report we have new windows! We made the choice to replace all 30 windows (uggg!) with energy-efficient replicas.
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| Front Double Doors - South |
The stain glass, which was originally on the top half of this window, will be reinstalled after it is repaired.
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| Original Bedroom Window |
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| New Kitchen Window |
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| Upstairs Landing |
There was a couple of exceptions. We did opt to replace two of the back first floor windows with a patio door.
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| Back French Doors |
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| New Windows - Back |
Brad, with the help of Kevin and Kurt, has almost finished laying the second floor and attic subfloor. Once this is done, Brad can begin framing walls! Very Exciting! I should also point out that in attic stairs have been removed. They became unsafe, so Brad and Matt had no choice but to take them out. We have decided to rebuild the staircase in the landing area of the second floor. This will allow for wider and less steep stairs than were previously here, which will be "to code" with the city.
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| South Subfloor - minus attic stairs (looking West) |
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| North Subfloor (looking east) |
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| Attic Subfloor |
Pumpkin Fest weekend is upon us. This is a long standing tradition in Sycamore, in which there are days of Halloween themed events. Today is the 10k Race and Pumpkin Parade. Many homes located in the heart of the parade route have Pumpkin Parties. It's quite a big to-do. 319 Somonauk IS on the parade route, but because we do not have heat or a working kitchen, our celebration this years is being kept to a minimal. Hopefully, next year our home will be on the Historic Home Walk (which also takes place during Pumpkin Fest) and we will be ready for a Pumpkin Party!!!!
