I made a lot of progress today and I didn't even have to go to Home Depot. I think I'm finally done with all the demolition. For now. It is exhausting and my backyard now looks like a dump.
I started with the brick wall below the window that was removed two weeks ago. I was quickly reminded how much of a pain it is to take out a brick wall. It was a hell of a workout.
Two weeks ago I took out the window above. Now it was time to remove the brick below. This will become the new connection to the back room. Phase two will be to widen this opening.
The house quickly filled with dust after I sawcut the brick.
Action shot with the small sledge hammer.
I quickly switched to the larger sledge hammer and that did the trick.
It took me about 3 hours to knock out all the brick.
Here I removed the old laundry sink. I had to smash it with the sledge hammer and remove piece by piece. I then removed the second window and finished the framing of this closet.
Its all taking shape. Phase two will remove that brick straight ahead to continue the corridor. I'll have to reinforce the opening with steel when i do that. For now it will jog through the smaller opening.
And... the steps are all gone.
How many of you have to climb a ladder (that is too short) to get to your basement? I have to do laundry too.
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