Dining room demo

In the middle of our huge garden project, we decided to finally rip down the dining room ceiling. I mean, why not? What's the point of finishing one project before beginning another? I'm just glad I never have to look at this

Cracks and popcorn

or this

Knob & tube wiring joined to a new dimmer switch nailed to the beam installed when Gabe took down the wall between the kitchen & dining room.  Supposedly installed by a real electrician.

or this

Exposed structural beam and 2x4's supporting it that I freaked out on and painted white.  Looks much worse in person. 

or this

Other 2x4's supporting said beam.  Ran out of white paint on this side.  Exposed wires to dimmer switch & thermostat.

or think about this

ancient knob & tube wiring

during dinner ever again.

Now it looks like this:

which I think is already an improvement!

After the epic living room project, this one should be a piece of cake.  It'll only take four sheets of drywall, and the wall came down years ago, the first time Gabe lived here.  The sooner it's done, the sooner we can gut the kitchen too!  Wahoo! I think I'm going to make some strawberry jam first, though.

Since a ceiling came down, you know what that means....yes, soon it'll be time for yet another installment of fascinating items found in the ceiling! Stay tuned!