First of all, thank you so much for the kind support and encouragement. I think it will go a long way in helping me find my mojo. And I've come up with a venting solution. I won't say more, but if you are curious, email me.
So our house has been branded by the city with a large notice. There is a post on my front yard informing all my neighbours that I have no closet. Well, actually, it's informing them that we have applied for a permit to change the back 2nd floor of the house. But the nosy-posies in town have been pulling over and reading all the details of the notice. In principal, it's been approved, but with this lovely notice, the city is giving everyone a chance to come to the city meeting early next month and find out ALL ABOUT my new closet and oppose it. Well, they wouldn't be opposing the closet per say but rather the new look of the back of the house.
This is what it looks like now:
And if nobody opposes it, this is what it will look like after:
the tiny right window is the closet, the larger right window would be the new master bath (we have a bathroom, but it's akward and wasted space).
On the other side of the house,the large window would be a new window in the back of BB's now larger bedroom.
Really, the only people who should have the right to care would be the back neighbours but apparently, in our town, people are freaking nosy! It's unbelievable how many people sho are walking stop to read the sign. But people driving PULL OVER and read it! Seriously, it's a closet! (OK, we have to raise the roof, but it's still a closet...)
Finally, I couldn't take the mess of computer wires and extension cords near the couch yesterday, so I invented a solution. it's up on Ubercrafty.
consider you e-mailed about your venting place. I love the new plans. If I were in your neighborhood I would heartily approve. A girl needs her closet space!!
Posted by: Beverly | July 24, 2008 at 01:50 PM
Looks like you'll have that much better of a view of the pornsters who live behind you. Maybe even from your bathtub! Good times, huh?
Posted by: Mrs Figby | July 24, 2008 at 05:15 PM
Looks good... will this be a major hassle that will require you to move out or a pretty easy reno? And I'm totally jealous about how crafty you are!!
Julie
Posted by: Julie | July 24, 2008 at 10:39 PM
Well, here in the states about the only time you see something posted (in this case a big orange sign) is when a property is either a bar trying to get a liquor license or a house that has been condemned.
Posted by: Tracee | July 25, 2008 at 06:00 AM
I've been a friendly lurker for a while but would like to be in the know abut your de-lurking place. I couldn't handle not knowing how your wallpaper situation turns out:)
Posted by: kristine | July 26, 2008 at 11:58 AM
As a daughter of a contractor, I so love seeing plans. ;o) It looks exciting and I hope no one opposes it.
Also, I'm curious about the venting. Do a I qualify to be a part of it? If not, my feelings won't be hurt. I'm not that kind of lady.
Posted by: susan | July 26, 2008 at 02:06 PM
Two reactions about the notice on your house. 'Huh?' and 'Wow'. Seriously.
Posted by: alexis | July 28, 2008 at 04:05 AM
my 25 year old is still complaining about the 16th birthday that slipped by unnoticed. you can't win. don't expect to just be armed with a good excuse, except there really isn't a good excuse. have fun.
Posted by: margie | August 01, 2008 at 09:28 AM