February 15 -16, 2009


Carolyn and I arrived at the SpaceFarm around 12:00pm. The day was overcast, slightly windy, and the temperature was in the mid 30’s. We worked Saturday and Sunday and spent the night with my aunt and uncle. It was a cold and labor intense visit; we focused on cleaning and prepping the unit for remodel.


List of progress

• Inspected propane lines and plumbing
• Swept up mouse droppings and rat poison
• Scrubbed mold out of refrigerator
• Sanitized microwave, sinks, counters, and toilet
• Tore our bathroom wall and wardrobe out
• Removed and cleaned furnace ducts
• Removed bathroom sink
• Remove kitchen counter, sink, and stove


Tools and Supplies

• Cordless driver drill
• Philips/flathead bit
• 11/64 metal drill bit (to drill out rivets in walls and wardrobe)
• Hand philips screwdriver
• Hand flathead screwdriver
• Hammer
• Five-in-one
• Utility knife
• W-D 40
• Contractor quality trash bags
• Mop and bucket
• Bleach
• Tool box
• Keys
• Broom
• Dustpan

Carolyn at the beginning of the day

Kitchen counter before its removal

After removing range and oven

Yeah!

Me disconnecting pipes from sink

Sink is removed

Kitchen Counter Removed

Furnace and converter mess- will need to replace

The makeshift workshop

Bathroom wall removed

Bathroom counter removed

Shower partition removed

Shower Removed

Water Heater

February 7, 2009


Today was the first day of remodel. We haven’t had time to go out and see our new home since we dropped it off in the beginning of January. School has been overwhelmingly busy and it seems finding time to make the 40-mile drive to Hamilton will be a challenge. My mom has visited from Bozeman to tag along and help us today.



List of progress

• Removed all loose, misplaced, and extra components that were left on the floor and in cabinets.
• Disassembled couch, desk, and dining table from front living area.
• Removed sticky-back linoleum tile from floor put down by previous owner.
• We kept all screws and usable components. Much of what we threw away was unusable and beyond repair.


Tools and Supplies

• Cordless driver drill (philips/ flathead bit)
• Hand philips screwdriver
• Hand flathead screwdriver
• Hammer
• Five-in-one
• Utility knife
• W-D 40
• Contractor quality trash bags

Before Removing Floor

After Removing Tile

After Couch is Removed

Testing Awnings in the Wreckage

Finished for the Day