Google Earth Airplane Application

Wow! This is really neat. You can download the data from online sites that track the location of airplanes in the sky. Then you can import the info as a layer into Google Earth. Voila! You can see the airplanes in real time cruising above the simulated planet! Wow!

Looking Toward the Master Bedroom

Bathroom1004, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

The final shot in this series. I hopped you enjoyed it. We couldn't have done it without the help of Peter Hemsley, Jim Hemsley (Dad) and Vince Jasinski. Thanks!

Another Toilet Shot

Bathroom1003, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

You can see the base boards that Peter helped me install. Also, the bathroom has been cleaned a bit, so is more presentable.

Completed Shower

Bathroom1001, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

Chiara chose a glass mosaic tile pattern for the eye-height band in the shower. We have a rain fixture, another must for Chiara (and, I must admit, myself).

New Toilet and Sink

Bathroom Remodel004, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

The toilet we installed is shorter than its predecessor. We also installed a glass sink with a modern fixture. Chiara wanted to have all chrome fixtures and was aiming for a modern bathroom.

Bathroom Mirror

Bathroom Remodel003, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

Dad installed a medicine chest mirror and this really cool light above it. You can also see the smaller window installed on the outside wall. This helps with the space issues, as now it is more proportional.

Nearly Finished

Bathroom Remodel001, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

Chiara and I hired a tile specialist to do the shower, as I was worried about the quality of doing the work myself. He was quite reasonable and did a fantastic job.

Bathroom So Far

Bathroom Remodel008, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

Drywall and Dewrock up.

Floor Tile

Bathroom Remodel007, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

Dad did marathon tiling work as the clock was ticking for them to return home.

Tile Work

Bathroom Remodel006, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

James working on the some of the tile with a diamond drill bit.

Appropriate Christmas Present

IMG_2521, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

Peter Unwinding

IMG_2506, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

Break for Christmas

IMG_2523, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

Action Shot

Bathroom Remodel013, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

The whole family is in the process of putting up dew rock. Pete put up the bathroom light above his head. He later knocked it down and it shattered . He found a way to replace it later.

Through the Bathroom Mirror

Bathroom Remodel011, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

Chiara tries her hand at putting up dew rock.

Master Plan

Bathroom, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

For those of you following along, here are the master plans, drawn on a piece of scrap paper.

Through the Closet

Bathroom Remodel021, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

This view lets you see right into the master bedroom closet. Pete and Dad shortened the closet by a few inches to give the bathroom more of a rectangular feel.

No Floor

Bathroom Remodel020, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

In order to get to most of the plumbing, the floor boards had to be torn up. You can see the stool pipe and the heating duct.

Shower Plumbing

Bathroom Remodel019, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

Pete and Dad did a great job plumbing the drain in the shower.

Just Barely Fit

Bathroom Remodel018, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

The 48 inch shower pan just barely fit in the space.

Inspection

Bathroom Remodel017, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

Dad and Pete in the bathroom.

Bedroom Still Messy

Bathroom Remodel016, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

My Dad (and brother and Mom) came for Christmas and did most of the work.

heating Vent

Demolition009, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

Window Shot

Demolition007, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

The window in the bathroom was full size and seemed too large for the small size of the bathroom.

Stool Pipe

Demolition003, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

Picture of Plumbing

Process018, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

This is what the plumbing looks like behind the vanity/mirror. You can also see that the tile is broken up below. I had to use a crowbar to smash the title in order to break it loose.

Glass on Floor

Process016, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

I had to clean up each stage before the next one began. We used every container we could find to put trash into.

Smashed

Process015, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

So, we ended up smashing it with a hammer.

Preparing the Mirror

Process012, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

Vince had the great idea to tape the mirror before we dismantled it. We discovered that the mirror was glued to the wall, which meant that there would be no easy way to get it down.

Messy

Process010, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

I stored most of drywall, broken tile, and other trash in our garage, until Peter and I brought it down to the dump.

Handyman

Process008, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

This was the first time I've ever done something like this. I have to admit it was fun to tear off the walls.

Vent Pipe

Process005, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

The vent pipe for the water heater runs up the wall behind the worthless shelf.

Destroyed Shelf

Process004, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

I pulled off the faux granite shelving.

Bedroom Mess

Process001, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

Our bedroom was a mess for a few weeks.

We Ripped Out the Vanity First

Process002, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

This was quick work, especially with Vince helping.

Window

Bathroom006, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

Chiara didn't really like the wall paper in here. I liked the fact that there was a mirror which made the space seem larger.

Random Shelf

Bathroom004, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

I have no idea why this shelf was in the bathroom. It was pretty useless. It proved to be difficult to remove, too.

Toilet

Bathroom003, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

This was a pretty large toilet. I think it was about 36 inches long. The whole room was 48 inches wide.

Bathroom Vanity

Bathroom002, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

A simple vanity. Kind of big for the small space.

Bathroom

Bathroom001, originally uploaded by jmhemsley.

That's me in the mirror. Small bathroom, huh?

I Assure You, I Have Had Thoughts

Hello,

The last time I posted to this blog was about a year ago. It has been hard to figure out what to post and even just being motivated to do so. I've been more active with my Cashtalk blog. I've also started another blog called "James Hemsley and the Family Band." I'll use that blog to document all of the happenings with me, Chiara and our soon to be born new baby.

Right now, I would like to document the remodel of our upstairs bathroom. We bought a house in October, and after my dad saw the house, he suggested we put a shower into the master bathroom. Between him, my brother, Chiara's dad, Vince, and myself, we began working on the remodel. I tried to take pictures of the process at different stages and will post them now. Enjoy!