Jennifer I am. I got an estimate of 8K to hang and finish the drywall in this old house, I don’t have an extra 8K laying around so I decided to give it a try myself. Well, it’s a whole lot harder than it looks for sure. Pro’s always make it look easy. I ain’t no pro, but I am gettin’ it done…one slow ass sheet at a time.
kitchen wall kitchen wall back door kitchen featuring the adorbs Bernard sink window sink window same sink window dining area in kitchen
We decided to start in the kitchen because it was probably the easiest to tackle. It went really well! The ceiling is a hot mess and I plan to cover that with old wood, the walls aren’t much better so I’m thinking tin on the sink wall. My work is of course stellar ;), but I am working with old work that is not.
Next we started on the downstairs bath. It’s small and should be easy, right? Not so much.
Not sure why I don’t have more pictures but this little bathroom was a bitch. This was the first time we hung drywall on the the ceiling. Good lord! After one sheet we were beat! This room is almost done but I have some questions for my carpenter.
Next we moved on to the middle room. So we started by the door with short pieces and they were still a bitch. THEN I GOT A LIFT! I was planning to get one but held off for some reason then after talking to my contractor I took the plunge and I am SO happy I did! It makes it so easy to lift a full sheet and it will hold all day if you want. Best $286 spent. I got mine from Home Depot and this is the one. Don’t worry no affiliate links here. There is a little more work to be done here but again, questions and help are needed from the carpenter.
And now we are in the the ‘Turret Room”. This old gal has a beautiful turret with tall windows. And. lots. of. angles.
