Bye Bye Pipes and Wires

Well, for the last two days we've been in an excessive heat warning, with heat indices around 110 degrees. So much for working outside. Last night at 10:30pm it was still in the upper 80s - today was hotter in general so looks like I may actually have to drop the AC from 80 to 75 tonight...

Another project was finally completed today, minus a few minor touch-ups with a mud job. During my childhood, our dining room always had a corner full of pipes and wires, those running from the first floor/basement up to the second story. However, those pipes are now behind a wall! While it took some creative thinking to figure out how to attach the 2x4 and sheetrock to the 6x9" section, but I got the frame up without too much trouble and I've got to admit, it looks pretty good. (see pics below)


Another wall that was falling down has also been fixed - the wall where the washer and dryer used to go before being moved has been replaced and recently painted. I still need to figure out what to do with the old washer connections, but I'll save that for another day...