MAKING PROGRESS...

The snow is accumulating outside my window, at the same time about an inch of plaster dust is settling inside. While, it makes wearing anything black an issue, I'm thrilled to have all the holes patched up. Definitely feel like we are making some progress...

Like pulling a string on sweater, the whole thing unraveled yesterday as soon as the guys started to tackle the living room. Water damage on the wall, turned an easy patch and repair job into a huge plaster project. (Yikes!)

The snow caused a bit of a delay, but I hope the guys will be back tomorrow to finish painting. Tonight I have to decide whether I want them to repaint the wall the current Benjamin Moore Silver Fog, or have them do a glossy, crisp white for spring. (see below for my inspiration). What do you think?

NEW CEILING

Yesterday, the construction guys were finally able to get in and start repairing the damage from the flood. By the afternoon, they had already torn out the wet plaster and replaced it with a brand new drywall ceiling. The speed at which the ceiling went up I think can be attributed to my earlier freak out after they told me I might have to live for a week with a hole in the ceiling. 

While I definitely want them to finish the repairs, the green ceiling is sort of growing on me. Might be a idea for paint in the future.

New drywall is up on the ceiling

Today, the guys are here scraping and plastering the ceiling and walls. 

I have a new found appreciation for people who remodel their homes, walking around on plastic tarps and living in construction dust for months. Definitely takes a lot of patience and coordination... 

Can't wait for the painting to be done tomorrow, so I can start to rearrange my things in the living room.