Welcome to the world of home renovation, where creativity meets determination! In this exciting new episode of Fixer Upper, we delve into the thrilling world of demolition as we tackle a major transformation in the heart of the house—the great room. Get ready to witness the sheer power of construction as we strip away the old and make way for a brand-new space filled with endless possibilities.
In every renovation project, there comes a time when a bold decision must be made to push the boundaries of design. The great room, once a central gathering place for family and friends, now stands as a relic of the past—a space longing for a fresh start. With its outdated features, worn-out furnishings, and an inefficient layout, it’s time to bid farewell to the old and embrace the potential for something extraordinary.
Led by our expert team of designers, contractors, and craftsmen, we embark on a journey to transform this lackluster space into a stunning masterpiece that reflects the homeowners’ unique style and vision. But first, we must overcome the exhilarating challenge of demolition. Brimming with anticipation and armed with sledgehammers and determination, we are prepared to bring down walls, break through limitations, and unleash a wave of possibilities.
As we swing our hammers, shards of drywall scatter, revealing the hidden framework that will serve as the foundation for the great room’s rebirth. The atmosphere buzzes with excitement as the homeowners watch their space evolve before their eyes, trusting us to breathe new life into their cherished home. It’s a moment of both nostalgia and anticipation as memories of the old mingle with dreams of the new.
But demolition is not merely about destruction—it’s about creating a blank canvas upon which design dreams can be realized. With every swing of the hammer, we pave the way for endless opportunities—a larger, more functional space, flooded with natural light, adorned with carefully selected materials, and tailored to meet the unique needs and desires of the homeowners. From the rubble of the old, we will sculpt a breathtaking great room that will become the heart and soul of this rejuvenated home.
Join us on this remarkable journey as we witness the Demolition of the Great Room and set the stage for an awe-inspiring transformation. Brace yourself for the thrill of destruction and the promise of a glorious rebirth, as we redefine what it means to turn a house into a dream home. Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and captivated by the power of renovation as we embark on this exhilarating chapter of Fixer Upper.
Everything is now out of the Great Room and in the conex box which means we’re ready to start wrecking out the walls.
First, my dad announces he wants to save the paneling. It’s not really paneling, but one-inch thick pine boards. He loves it.
There is a discussion about how dark it makes the house and then the reality that everything in the walls has been coated with mold, mildew, skat.
It is agreed we will keep the paneling on the wall between the kitchen and Great Room. We can see the back of the boards here and so we compromise.
Wreck out begins.
Dad is tasked with vacuuming.
And the walls come down.
It’s a big room.
Then they move to the laundry room.
Finally, all the walls have been wrecked out.
Here is the Great Room with its bare bones.
And the wall of paneling negotiated to survive.
Dad is still vacuuming.
The Great Room has a fireplace. It will be the focal point. My dad took the wood stove from his parent’s home after Grandpa passed away and it will be a great reminder of that home and the memories a family makes.
Here is the inside of the house from different angles without any walls, just the studs.
This is looking from the front bedroom through the living room towards the Great Room.
Here is the house looking from the front bedroom to the back bedroom.
And here is the dumpster on day one.
And the dumpster now, after seven days of demolition.
In eight days, my husband and dad have done the demolition in the:
- front bedroom
- back bedroom
- Living Room, Hallway
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Kitchen Floors
- Hauled all worldly possessions to the conex box
- Laundry Room
- Great Room
We still need to remove the flooring from the Great Room (we expect everything here will need to be replaced because it’s sort of like a sponge currently), the floor in the laundry room.
Ceilings need to be dropped still.
Be sure and check out the beginning, where you can see the house as it was bought.