Reno starts tomorrow. Cody enjoys the wide open spaces and the no doubt fragrant carpet. Meanwhile in the rest of the house, we’re living like hoarders. Reno starts tomorrow. Carpet will probably be the first thing to go.

After week one of the rec room reno, everything that is being ripped out has been ripped out, holes that need patching have been patched, the dust has literally settled and painting has begun. Next week, painting will get finished and a new panel box will be built. All this in a timely and professional way by skilled craftsmen who are not me.

After week two, rec room reno is nearly done, just waiting for the carpet to be installed. You can’t tell from the photos, but trust me, it’s a hell of an improvement, floor to ceiling.

We have carpet …aaand we’re done… well, apart from moving all the furniture back in… no easy task… Cody gave the new carpet a good sniff, and he looked at one point like he might want to pee on it, but we kept him distracted and the urge passed. We hope.