We took the weekend off to go see some sights, visit some touristy areas, make the obligatory trek to Gatlinburg for foot long corn dogs and caramel apples. (I know there must be something I’m missing about Gatlinburg because as far as I can see, it’s all about food!) We did go up in the space needle but Madison is not a fan of heights and neither is Wes…and neither is my mom. They all went back down as soon as the elevator opened back up (they were hugging the walls for 4 minutes). Dad and I stayed up for another 4 minutes. I can understand them not particularly enjoying it, the slightest wind made the entire thing sway. I was almost nervous…and I’m practically fearless.
So Tuesday came and Wes and Maddie had school and work, respectively, and my dad was chomping at the bit to get to work on something. We finished up the pocket door. It needs a couple more coats of mud and trim -but it’s in and it glides amazingly smooth.
Then Dad wanted to get into something else! I have a plan to trade out a door in the master bedroom that goes out onto the porch – with the window off the kitchen that I want an entrance from outside.
Having a door from OUTSIDE coming directly INTO my BEDROOM freaks me out every time Wes is out of town and we have never once used it. I planned on having a professional do it…or at least do some research first and be 100% sure that I can do it before I start cutting into it.
My dad wanted to start cutting into it. Luckily, I’m leaving tomorrow to go to Blissdom so I won’t be around to help (supervise) so I talked him out of it. Fhew! Wes would have seriously had a heart attack!
We opted to move the tree that was planted right in front of the window, along with some shrubs and transplant them elsewhere…that way that part will be done when we do decide to make this little alcove an entrance.
And Wes decided to work from home tomorrow and Friday, just to make sure my dad doesn’t decide to go crazy with the reciprocal saw while I’m gone!
Katy says
Dads are the best, does he live close by or further away now? (I missed that if you mentioned it)
Megan says
I’d pay good money for a knowledgeable dad to help around my house. I think they are a premium these days.
Adrienne says
What a great Dad! Sandra, will you have a tutorial on the pocket door? I suspect that this task is above my skill level but I’d love to hear more about it!
Adrienne
Janet G. says
I would totally love a tutorial on doing a pocket door if you are so inclined. I have watched it done in my home in the laundry room by a professional, and I think I could do this! Love seeing you and your Dad do these projects together – it’s so sweet. I miss my Dad!
Melanie says
Your dad looks great by the way! Dads are so awesome!
Maureen says
Sandra,
It must be great to have a dad like that. My father didn’t do work around the house – he worked on his semi-truck. I need some help if you can – I have a remodel project I need to do but am terrified to start. The bathtub (fiberglass – disgusting color) developed a crack in the bottom about nine months after we moved here. We quit using it and have just taken showers in the second bath. We bought a new tub and tile and I want to install a window above the tub for ventilation purposes – also purchased. Both bathrooms do not have windows in them and are dark caves. The way the windows are placed in the rest of the house there is very little cross breeze circulation. Hense the very real need to have a window in this bathroom. The problem is that I have never done anything like this before and am scared to try this on my own. My husband has no vision, isn’t mechanically inclinded, and no sommon sense. I found all this out after we were married. Therefore all the changes are mine to make and we don’t have the money to pay for anyone else to come in and work for us. Do you have any advise?
Maureen