Before: Hallway in the basement.

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Not sure I will ever understand the weird red/gray Tetris pattern on this old tile.

It actually doesn't feel too slick like most laminate floors do.

Work crew finally removed the wooden bracing system.

After nearly 5 months of constant calls and being ignored, we had enough and threatened the basement contractors with bad publicity and a complaint with the BBB. They showed up within days.

The image you sent me shows a close-up of a red brick wall with white paint peeling off. The rough texture of the bricks is contrasted with the smooth, flaky paint, creating a visually interesting and somewhat abstract composition. The colors are muted, with the red of the bricks being slightly faded and the white of the paint being dirty and discolored. This gives the image a vintage or rustic feel.

The peeling paint suggests that the wall is old and has seen a lot of wear and tear. This could be seen as a negative, but it could also be seen as adding to the character of the wall. The imperfections in the paint and the texture of the bricks make the image more interesting to look at.

Jeff shows off our crazy hard work on Sunday. Tub surround done!

Current state of the bathroom. New floor, walls, toilet, vanity, everything.

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I spent today sanding down the new vanity for staining later.

Yes, we painted the bathroom. No, you can't tell. Two coats of Behr's Silver Leaf.

9/6/2009 -- California fixer-upper off Hwy. 128 near Yorkville, CA.

After: Finally - one room finished!! Upstairs bathroom with new paint, stamped wall treatment, towels, curtains and rugs. What a difference!

Before: Basement bathroom sink.

9/6/2009 -- California fixer-upper off Hwy. 128 near Yorkville, CA.

Before: This is the west end of the living room looking at the south wall and door from the front entrance.

More plumbing. Plumbing, plumbing everywhere.

Finally tearing into the dreaded wet foundation walls. Preparing for a professional estimate.

Before: South wall in the bathroom looking into the bedroom.

Bogey still isn't great with stairs so he gets the Man Elevator.

Before: South end of back porch. Steps on the left lead down to the door to go outside and then turn right to go into the basement.

He's a manly man... and he's really tired.

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With all the fire damage we've found in this house, I honestly don't know how it wasn't ever condemned.

This whole project is kind of making me lose my mind. Just a wee bit.