Slate Roof Repairs

This was our first big job we hired out for.  Slate roof repaired. New copper around the chimneys.  We also had the slate roof taken off the summer kitchen, as that needed to come down.  Having it resulted in a total mess.  6 years later and we're still picking bits of slate out of the yard.

The thing about our slate is it's put on top of wooden shakes. The shakes can be seen from the attic and crawl space.  There isn't any type of tar paper or moisture barrier.  Makes for interesting snow drifts in the winter.

Master Bedroom Ceiling Light

When we chose our bedroom, there were no light fixtures in the room.  The only way to light it was 2 wall outlets on opposite sides of the room.  We also only owned two floor lamps at the time.  If I remember correctly, the electrical box was there, in the center of the ceiling, but nothing was attached.  So voila! One cheap light from Home Depot.  Peter added the pull chain to the light, so that it was a quicker installation and we would have light that very night.

Basement Circuitry

When we first moved into the house, back in 2010, it was set up as a 2 family home.  It had an old fuse panel that desperately needed upgrading.   This was one of the first projects we hired out for.  Not that exciting, but necessary.  

We've since upgraded even further, what with the solar installation, but that is another post for another day.