Retro Renovation

Punch List Progress Tracker

pam kueber — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:07:07 +0000

I will be back with new stories When My Punch List to finish my Office Studio Remodel is Done. Send Advil. Punch List Progress Tracker:

Punch Item	Status
Caulk ceiling trim to fill gaps.	Done. Became unnecessary because new, darker trim hides gaps.
Repaint ceiling trim another color because first color is not right. Be really careful, because trim is already nailed up there. Oh, and carpet is back in, so be sure to lay tarp etc. in case of spills.	Done. Had to tape ceiling with blue painter’s tape.
Take 2 Advil.	Done.
Second coat will be necessary.
Final coat of paint around door and window – the flat part, not the decorative part.	Done.
Hit tricky spot where wallpaper is not sticking well with another coat of wall size. (Yes, there is wallpaper involved).	Done.
Finish tricky wallpaper spot.	Halfway done.
Prime wood shelving side 1. Let dry.	Done.
Flip over and prime wood shelving side 2. Let dry.	Done.
Paint wood shelving side 1. Let dry.	Done.
Flip over and paint wood shelving side 2. Let dry.	Done.
Second coat: Flip over and paint wood shelving side 1. Let dry.
Second coat: Flip over and paint wood shelving side 2. Let dry.
Call Kevin and remind him he needs to come back and (1) add bit of trim to shelf on bathroom wall and (2) put in shelf grommet thingies.
Figure out the “creative thing” to do with the shelf trim. Do it. Multiple steps, I repeat: Shoot me.	Under way.
Install shelves. Easy. This really isn’t even a step, but it gets in because of item above.
Install new vent cover for ductwork coming out of ceiling. (Hope it really fits cuz you aren’t sure.)	Done. Got to use “The Claw.” Fits.
Go out and buy attachment brackets for vintage shutters. BTW, who has this kind of hardware? I hope it’s easy to find. (Yes, there are vintage shutters involved
Get hardware onto vintage shutters.
Install vintage shutters into window.
Clean new/old curtains going into window.	Done.
Sew new/old curtain panels together and re-hang.
Assemble rug shampooer purchased from Target July 2011. I have a feeling this is not going to be fun. At all.
Shampoo carpet while room still is empty.

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Punch list

pam kueber — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:30:34 +0000

You know that point in a project where all the huge stuff is behind you… you are so close to “done”… and you get all excited?

It’s a huge sigh of relief, because the project has consumed your life. Chaos wreaked upon the household. For weeks.

There are a few *little* things left to do, sure. Even so, you are so happy it’s almost done!

But then, you write out the punch list step-by-step, and POP! goes your happiness balloon. You are so sick of this project, will it ever be over.

Hurray! Hurray!: My office studio remodel is “done”. Except for *a few little things*, shoot me:

1. Caulk ceiling trim to fill gaps.

2. Repaint ceiling trim another color because first color is not right. Be really careful, because trim is already nailed up there. Oh, and carpet is back in, so be sure to lay tarp etc. in case of spills.

3. Second coat will likely be necessary.

4. Final coat of paint around door and window – the flat part, not the decorative part.

5. Hit tricky spot where wallpaper is not sticking well with another coat of wall size. (Yes, there is wallpaper involved).

6. Finish tricky wallpaper spot.

7. Prime wood shelving side 1. Let dry.

8. Flip over and prime wood shelving side 2. Let dry.

9. Paint wood shelving side 1. Let dry.

10. Flip over and paint wood shelving side 1. Let dry.

11. Flip over and paint wood shelving side 2. Let dry.

12. Repeat step 10.

13. Repeat step 11.

14. Call Kevin and remind him he needs to come back and (1) add bit of trim to shelf on bathroom wall and (2) put in shelf grommet thingies.

15. Figure out the “creative thing” to do with the shelf trim. Do it. Multiple steps, I repeat: Shoot me.

16. Install shelves. Easy. This really isn’t even a step, but it gets in because of #15.

17. Install new vent cover for ductwork coming out of ceiling. (Hope it really fits cuz you aren’t sure.)

18. Go out and buy attachment brackets for vintage shutters. BTW, who has this kind of hardware? I hope it’s easy to find. (Yes, there are vintage shutters involved.)

19. Get hardware onto vintage shutters.

20. Install vintage shutters into window.

21. Assemble rug shampooer purchased from Target July 2011. I have a feeling this is not going to be fun. At all.

22. Shampoo carpet while room still is empty.

That is my “punch list.” Do the math. How many hours of *little* things left? 20? 30? Erica Berger is coming on May 26 to take photos with me and Denise. After that, there will be a big ta-da reveal.

I gotta get this done. I am going to disappear again for another 2-3 days to try and barrel through this list so we can be ready. So it can be done.

Note: There is no vintage pink flocked butterfly wallpaper specifically involved with this project. But, vintage pink flocked butterfly wallpaper did come into my life because of this project — and that is a good thing. I will explain more later. Enjoy.

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Design your own workbench – amazing selection and prices

pam kueber — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:50:04 +0000

Skip the prefab workbenches from Sears or wherever: Design your own workbench — or crafting area — to fit your space and needs using the amazing variety of legs, shelves, stringers, drawers and countertops available from McMaster-Carr. Researching storage solutions for my office remodel, I bumped into an amazing resource for all kinds of home improvement materials – McMaster-Carr — last week. Their product line is pretty expansive, and their prices seem very competitive. This company claims 490,000 items on their website. There are a big bunch of ready-made workbenches here. BUT, if you want to design your own, here’s the trick:

Go to this page, Workbench Legs. 10 different styles of workbench legs. Argh, lots of choices: Adjustable height (great when you want to get your countertop to 40″ high, as I do, for my crafting studio), non-adjustable height… possible countertop depths 24-30-36″… different shelving arrangements… and I love that recessed style design, drats, I only wish it could handle a 24″ deep countertop. Note: It’s likely you are going to need a stringer for your legs to provide stability. And on the pages for each leg style, you also will be able to select shelving that fits your legs.
Next, click here –> choose from eight types of countertops to go on your workbench legs. There is steel… stainless steel… maple butcher block… oak butcher block… particle board… laminate and two styles of scientific work tops including that black stuff like they had in science class — very cool!
Do you want to add some drawers? There are three styles that can be mounted on the underside of your countertop.
What else? Upper shelves here…. Casters? 2,596 to choose from.

Yikes, this place is work bench and tool room heaven. My favorite store has always been: A hardware store.

Note, I am going to follow up this story with one listing all the different makers of workbenches that I could identify. Meanwhile, I think McMaster-Carr is a great place to start if you want to design your own.

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