This was a very ambitious project for this timeline... and with two major migraines... and a week of sick kids. While the attic didn't get as far as I had hoped, I am extremely happy with the work I've done, and the progress we've already made! Just looking at our insulation, we made major gains keeping our heat in. Through our solar array, I can see our energy usage down to 15-minute increments. The added insulation has so far saved us about 20 kwh per day, and we haven't gotten to the real cold that is sure to come! It's not the pretty parts of this project, but it's a huge step toward making this house really work for us. As this is One Room Challenge Finale week, make sure to head over to check out the projects that are wrapping up, and all the details to come! Meanwhile, I'll still be working on making the attic usable space, building a pocket door jamb with a salvaged door, and incorporating a ton of built in storage. To see all the progress here over the last eight weeks, catch up here: Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6
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This week is really about two things: realizing I'm not going to finish this overly-ambitious project in the next two weeks... and resetting the priorities. I didn't get nearly as much done as I had hoped upstairs. Between balancing materials in a way that doesn't break our budget -or our storage space- and planning around the weather, I actually found that working in the dining room side of the stairs was the best plan for this week. It also didn't help that we were planning around another great Halloween. But, even as this project really shifted into a side quest this week, there are a ton of other projects to check out over on the One Room Challenge. Make sure to peek at all the Week 6 updates here!
To catch up on the attic plan and see what we've been working on, check out these: Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 |
Katie SwansonI am a parent, creative spirit, and old house lover. My big passions are sustainable design and preservation. Bringing these together is key to moving existing homes into the future. * By subscribing to the monthly newsletter, you consent to receive links this month's blog posts and other relevant blog updates, a round up of things I love, and as a throwback to my DIY days, I may toss in an exclusive knit or crochet pattern of mine. Archives
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