The renovations are on schedule to start this weekend. Eleven days before we load up the trailer, board the train and head south. Yay!
Best case scenario; the renovations go off without a hitch AND on time, and the wheelchair fits through the doors. I don't even want to consider the worse case. Besides that, who has time to worry? Much too much to do. Note to self...don't forget to order a portable wheelchair ramp. We'll need that to get from the garage into the house. Maybe later I'll look into something more permanent.
I have spent the last couple of weeks deciding on flooring and paint colors. In addition to making some doors wider, the contractor will also be pulling up carpeting in the designated accessible bedroom to lay some wood flooring. Hard non-skid surfaces are preferred for wheelchair use, not only because it’s easier to roll the chair but also safer. Keep in mind that I am doing all this long distance, making my selections from New York and coordinating the purchases in Arkansas.
The good news is the home improvement store in my now town has a store in my new town. The not so good news is the wood flooring that was in most of the rooms by the sellers is now discontinued. So the search is on for something that is as similar as possible.
I also want to do a different wall color in the accessible bedroom. The current color is nice but much too dark unless you want to sleep all day. Hmmm. Oh...sorry. I drifted off for a minute. Colors, right? I like the colors in most of the other rooms and even the green kitchen cabinets don’t bother me too much. It might be because I am just too tired to fight it. In any case, it will be fine for now. I am just looking forward to moving in and getting settled for the first time in four years.
I have spent the last couple of weeks deciding on flooring and paint colors. In addition to making some doors wider, the contractor will also be pulling up carpeting in the designated accessible bedroom to lay some wood flooring. Hard non-skid surfaces are preferred for wheelchair use, not only because it’s easier to roll the chair but also safer. Keep in mind that I am doing all this long distance, making my selections from New York and coordinating the purchases in Arkansas.
The good news is the home improvement store in my now town has a store in my new town. The not so good news is the wood flooring that was in most of the rooms by the sellers is now discontinued. So the search is on for something that is as similar as possible.
I also want to do a different wall color in the accessible bedroom. The current color is nice but much too dark unless you want to sleep all day. Hmmm. Oh...sorry. I drifted off for a minute. Colors, right? I like the colors in most of the other rooms and even the green kitchen cabinets don’t bother me too much. It might be because I am just too tired to fight it. In any case, it will be fine for now. I am just looking forward to moving in and getting settled for the first time in four years.
