Supported

It's been a long week! My drama club had its first performance at school, and we've been busy little worker bees at the house. I'm exhausted. But, spring break is just around the corner. I think I am looking more forward to it than my students!

Our first project, after tearing out the unwanted drywall, was to find a way to support the house without load bearing walls. Turns out, when we choose walls to tear down, we only pick the ones that are necessary to keep the house standing.

Apparently, those studs are super important.

Like, holding-up-the-roof important.

So, we built support beams that would have to be lifted up into the ceiling to help hold up the house. Never having done that before, I was thinking that I was a bit inexperienced to be making things that help hold up an entire structure. I literally pictured us sitting on the couch, watching TV, and then the roof falls in - not only ruining the entire house, but keeping us from seeing who wins Master Chef.

That's not going to happen, though, because the beams are up, and they are holding!

Boom! Supported.

This is the bedroom. It will eventually have drywall, and kind of work as a separator between a sleeping and a "getting ready" area. We're pretty proud of our job. 

"This house may blow over, but it won't blow apart." - Typical Cody-ism

And here's the living room. We're considering keeping this beam exposed, but with a stain. The whole rustic, shabby-chic look is kind of our thing. Mostly because we are really good at sanding things. Nonetheless, it would match well.

It's not just the house that is supported, however. Our families and friends have been so reassuring and helpful since the beginnings of this project. All of our parents have now seen the house in person, and are very hopeful! But, the biggest shout-out must go to Cody's dad, Phillip. He has spent so much time with us - helping us with both manual labor and guidance. I can't imagine how lost we would be without him! Not only does he drive an hour, stay late, and work extremely hard, but he is always ready with advice any time we call. I feel extremely lucky to know someone who is so generous, caring, and knowledgeable.

Thanks, Phillip!

If you're reading this blog, know that you are supporting us too and that we thank you! Stay tuned for the next post when we conquer lighting, wires, and makeshift closets.