easy open windows!

library windows

these windows, original to the house, came with a neat feature!

easy open!

when we removed the trim, we found the old windows still had the original weights, not attached but  still in place...

newly working weights

nick replaced the ropes on the weights and now these babies are good as new!

drywall

front door

foyer looking towards library

foyer looking into living room

library

library before

library windows. original to the house.

before

library fireplace

library fireplace

living room looking towards foyer

before

dining room

before

dining room

before

dining room

dining room looking into living room

before.
we had to take out the arched door to rebuild the rotten corner.

living room fireplace. ready for the woodstove!

new windows in the new reading loft.

fireplace

cool stuff!

new doors between library and foyer

new/old front door

new old front door. the the way the light comes through.

curb appeal. at night.

gable window

i love this very dramatic make over change.

the new windows are getting installed in the reading loft over the front porch! they look amazing!

the hole being cut for the new windows

the loft this morning after the opening for the window was cut
ps love the new drywall too!

new/old window

 these windows were found during demolition behind the plaster. we took them to wholesale glass and mirror company on haywood road to repair the broken panes. they did a great job!

the windows installed

today

our new living room!!!!!!!!!! and our beautiful new drywall!

 (yeah, i called the drywall beautiful. it is. to me.)

Nick hanging out in "MY" NEW READING LOFT!!!!!!

i can't believe how amazing everything looks!