Back from the "Cuse"

So, unlike I predicted, I did leave Ogdensburg for Syracuse early Monday morning to start the basement remodel job in Dewitt. I went in and removed all the clutter, ceiling tiles, paneling, and walls. Boy oh boy, was this ever your typical "storage basement". Probably 20 years ago this basement was enjoyed by someone as there was a bar and a wood-burning fireplace. But, nothing about this basement could be perceived as enjoyable as of late.
After everything was removed for the dump, I - with my trusty bucket of Clorox and Hot Water - began to wreak havoc on the cob-webs and mildew smell that covered every surface of this dungeon. From the floor joists above that were incased by the old ceiling tiles, to all the plumbing lines and the mechanicals that were connected to them - nothing was untouched by my disinfecting solution.
So, as of Thursday evening, the basement was left in what seemed to be an empty state, except for our tools, and the new smell of good things to come.
The one drawback to commuting to Syracuse this time of year is the dreaded drive through the "snow belt". The ride home Thursday night was actually pretty good.... until I got to Sandy Creek. Traffic on I-81 slowed to 40mph as the snow was blinding, and the wind was pushing my SUV every way but straight. There was an accident in the SouthBound lanes where we could see the flashing lights of the Fire and Emergency vehicles through the trees in the divide. Hopefully Spring is on the way, and I won't have to battle the elements as I travel back and forth. For now, I plan to rest up and enjoy the weekend ahead before I return to continue this basement overhaul.
To see some of the pictures from this project, check out my Portfolio at NorthZoneConstruction.com