When Trevor sets his mind on something- he gets it done.
This particular day he decided he wanted to put in the window for the new room (after working a graveyard and then sleeping about 4 hours... I was nervous) so after measuring and taping then going back to Lowes and buying a different window, measuring and taping and measuring again (this time using string!) Trevor got his saw out and started cutting (at 8:00pm!). Minutes later our neighbor came out to tell us that there was a big storm coming with a tornado warning. Perfect.
Luckily our neighbor volunteered to help us get the window in. Just imagine Trevor climbing a ladder about 15 ft up balancing a huge (it's bigger than it looks, 3ftx5ft) window with one hand and his forehead. It was sooooo scary. I was in the room ready to catch the window and praying my head off.
Long story short, at 2AM the window was done and look how great it looks! We are going to add black shutters to match the rest of the house and a black planter box underneath.
The best part... look at the view we have of the neighbors . Now we can really keep up with all of their comings and goings. heehee
Friday, June 6, 2008
Room with a view
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I was getting ready for bed after putting in the window and I heard Kathryn's voice in my head. "You can't get that done tonight" it was then that I realized I just fell for one of the oldest tricks in the book. Reverse Psychology. Drats!
the window looks great! good job on getting suckered into it!
Trevor,
The window, the door, the floor, and the framing they all look soooo good. I'm really impressed. What I would like to know is where you got the siding to cover the vent above the window? It looks like a professional job!! I love that it is a big window. It looks great and will let in a lot of light. (Besides the neighbor factor!) Looking forward to seeing you at Bear Lake.
Love Jeanne
Trevor just used the siding that he cut out for the window and put it up where the vent was. It does look really good, you can't even tell.
Luckily the neighbors I reffered to are good friends from the ward so I was just teasing them about always watching them. It is fun to have them up the street.
WOW I am impressed! It looks perfect, like it has been there the whole time!
Really impressive! The only downside is the more you post, the more the secret is out. Everybody will know who to call for help with home projects! :)
Okay, where were you when we were doing our kitchen? Lucky for you it was Kentucky and not West Bountiful. Let's see . . you'll be here for a few days after the Bear Lake trip, I've been thinking about a new shed like the one Eric built not long befoe he moved. That should only take you a couple days, especially if I hook up the shop lights outside so you can work and Kathryn can pray her head off all night. You'll have to use a rubber headed hammer at night so you don't keep me awake though. Can't wait to see you in only a couple weeks.
Wow, we always knew you were talented Trevor and you just never stop impressing! We can't seem to get one new window in our house and we don't even have to cut a hole in our siding and wall to do it!
Hey Kathryn I found your blog while "blog stocking" and I got so excited I love finding old friends this way. I would love to check in on you once in a while, if you don't mind i'll put you on my blog link. You have such a cute family. Hope to hear from you to.- Melisa (Cogdill)
This week my dad asked who the "crazy neighbor lady" in our blog post is. After we finally stopped laughing, we explained that it was all a joke. Or was it... ;)
K- I've got to get a tour of this room when it's finished. I'm SOOOOOO impressed.
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