We had an interesting weekend, actually turned out quite fun. We have been wanting to tear out the nasty carpet in our condo for a long time (dog pittle stains? ew?), and it's finally happening! Wood floors are coming in a few weeks, and in order to save a wee bit of monies we decided to tear everything out ourselves. I honestly feel blessed by the coolest friends ever who are so eager to come and help out when stuff like this comes up. It was hard work, but many hands made it go by so quickly!
Armed with all sorts of tools and breakfast burritos from a bakery down the street, the slave labor began bright and early. There was quite a bit of tile downstairs, but SMASH! CRASH! Eddie and Chris were having a little too much fun... It seemed to be obliterated in seconds. My ears were ringing for a while afterwards. Then there was the carpet ... eeewww full of my nemesis, dust! Nails, staples, glue, ick! We have some studly friends who smiled and grunted through the work and I could not have been more excited or grateful.
Not only did it take only one afternoon, we did more than we even expected. All of downstairs, our staircase, and half of upstairs are all bare now. The floors are LOUD when you walk on them, and the cats are totally flipping out. New smells, nowhere to hide... Everything is covered in dust, but I think it will be more than worth it in the end. (Plus maybe I'll actually finish "Dance with Dragons" finally this week!)
Thank you so much again to everyone who helped out ... it is very much appreciated. :)
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