Let me explain. No, there is too much. Let me sum up.

Accomplishments Unlocked:

My first ever attempt at mudding drywall. Getting that shit smooth is a skill people - mine looks like a Joy Division album cover. (I figure I'll just slap on multiple layers and it will all wash out in the sanding, right?)

Plumber called that the parts are in so he'll be here tomorrow

Got a somebody to build the frame around the exposed pipe in the basement, he'll be here on Sunday

I contacted a few places about making the doors since they are odd sizes so they have to be custom-built. Prize goes to the guy who got back to me right away, was really clear and helpful, and was able to make recommendations.

Door-making guy mentioned the possibility I might need a fire door downstairs since it's on the same floor as the furnace and the laundry room. (Apparently laundry rooms are the second highest source of fires after kitchens.) After many emails and phone calls to the city, the Fire Marshall's office, and the engineer who drew the original blueprints I have -- three completely different answers. Head, meet your faithful companion, desk. I'm going to go with the one from the Fire Marshall, since if I get in trouble they'll be the ones doing the inspection.

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Somebody who hasn't been following me since the start of this nonsense asked for the background on the house. So to summarize:

( the saga of the Gin Palace )