This Old House - 2012 Update

Our recent hiatus from blog updates has reminded me that there are a few postings I've wanted to make for a while now and just haven't made time for. They won't be anything great or profound but hopefully I can get them up in the near future.

The easiest one is definitely the 2012 update on the never ending project that is owning an old house. Last year we decide that the stairwell was in need of an update. The ceiling was in particularly poor condition: cracked plaster covered by foam sound tiles with the occasional spattering of water damage, but the whole thing needed work. At my pace it took a good 6+ months to finish the bulk of the work (and I always seem to leave a few things undone) but nonetheless it is an improvement. Here are some highlights:

First the "before"

A few interesting "during" shots

Over the years I've gained some efficiency in my staining techniques, though not in my ability to organize the garage as you can see.

And finally the "after"

This year I wised up and let Kristin help with the painting.

I just now realized I don't have any shots of the finished panelling, but it's very basic and I think you can get the gist of it from what I do have.