Two Windows and a Pantry

We've been working on the house little by little every day.  Sometimes I forget how much we've accomplished because all the "BIG" projects are finished.  We have, however, been busy installing windows, ripping down MORE drywall, mudding Durock, building shower pans, framing a pantry and closet, and maintaining the yard/pool.

I thought I'd post some pictures showcasing the two windows and the pantry.  Here is the large picture window we took out.  I had to post a before picture.  I know some of you are thinking that the bathroom looks fine, even really nice... but there were some many things wrong with the way this was installed.  Here are the top reasons we wanted to remodel this downstairs bath:

1. The jet tub leaked and there was no way to access the leak
2. There was a giant picture window opening up to the pool
3. There was an engraved family portrait of the previous owners IN THE TILE
4. It was not going to be functional for us or our guests after swimming
5. It was not our taste or style AT ALL!

A reminder of what it once was.  We actually might have kept
it this way for a while if the plumbing wasn't so jacked up.

Gotta love this sink.

So here it is gutted with the window out.

Practicing my "mime" skills.

Framing out the opening for the new window.

New window installed.

Mike framing the shower.  He did a great job!

A more functional bathroom ready for Durock and drywall.

Now for the large picture window in the living room.  It was nice and big, but it was original (25 years old).  So, we decided it was time for an update.  We got rid of the jalousies at the bottom, and framed it out, then bought a 96 x 48 window to take it's place.  Here are the pics:

The window that we removed.

We took the glass panel and jalousies out first.

Then we took the whole thing out :)

The boys framing out the lower wall.

Almost ready for the window.

Window in.

Inside view.  

And last in this post, is the framing of the pantry.  As you can see, we had to take down ALL of the drywall downstairs.  Ironically, it's a little easier to picture now that it's just studs:

This is where the pantry will go.

Framing.

Done.