Almost four months after I discovered a water leak in my office, the project is done!
(Okay, there’s some organization I still have to do and boxes I have to deal with, but it’s 95% done and that feels darn good.)
Let’s go back. So back in July, I discovered a soft spot in my wall and some evidence of water leakage. After ripping out some carpet, things did not seem good, so I called some repair companies. Everyone figured the leak was due to some improperly placed nails outside. No big deal. Just some simple repairs.
Then the mold abatement company (because you always call a mold abatement company when you have water in your walls for a long time) came in and started the work. And it turned out to be way worse than expected.
This photo is from after the mold abatement. The white paint is all part of the abatement process. But see that weird shape behind the third beam from the left? That’s rotted away wood. The white behind it isn’t paint. It’s the wrap on the outside of the house. Yes, at this point, all that is keeping the outside out is a piece of plastic and some improperly installed siding. This was not awesome.
Oh yes, and to do this, I had to take everything out of my office. You know what an English major with a law degree owns? Books. Lots of books. So many books.
So many repairs. So much time. Such poor time management from one of the contractors. And, of course, this was all going on as I was training for Augusta. There’s nothing less relaxing than coming home after a hard workout and being faced with all of those boxes.
But finally, the exterior work got done, and the week after Augusta, the interior work was done.
And then my office looked like this for a few weeks because I was busy. I’m a social gal, after all. I just had to sand and paint, but getting two coats of paint onto the walls took two weekends. I also had to buy and assemble a new desk (the old one got damaged by the water leak and was no longer stable). While I was at it, I picked up the filing cabinet that I’ve been thinking about getting for a few years. I’m a grownup. File boxes aren’t cutting it anymore.
But this weekend. This weekend I finally finished it up. The room isn’t perfect. I wanted to put in better flooring. I just have an indoor/outdoor rug that I bought a few years ago placed directly on the concrete floor. It’s not quite the right size, but it works and I already owned it.
I’ve got to deal with a few things, hang up a few more items on the wall, and deal with the stack of filing that I’ve been ignoring. I also need to go through all my files before I put them into the filing cabinet. I’m a bit of a paper packrat and I think there’s some shredding to be done.
But the boxes are out of my living room and dining room. My house looks so big now! It’s a much nicer place to hang out in now!
Which is good because thanks to all of this work, I’m broke.
Ugh, what a pain, but hooray for getting it done and you’re back to having a healthy, happy, house! 🙂
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Home repairs can be such a chore! It’s great you managed to survive 🙂
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Great post! It sounds like you’ve been through a lot with the water leak and subsequent repairs. It’s so frustrating when things turn out to be worse than expected. I can only imagine how overwhelming it must have been to have to clear out your office and deal with all those boxes. But it’s all worth it in the end when the work is finally finished and your house looks bigger and more inviting. Congrats on completing this project and best of luck with the rest of the organization and filing.
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Congratulations on completing your office project! It’s incredible how you persevered through unexpected challenges, from discovering the water leak to dealing with mold and extensive repairs. Your dedication and patience shine through, especially with the added pressure of training for Augusta. Your newly revamped office space looks fantastic, and the sense of relief and accomplishment must be so rewarding. Enjoy your clutter-free living spaces and the well-deserved comfort of your beautifully renovated office!