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I am just now catching up and able to reply to comments. Although I meant style of building, I do have a picture of tools that I will post just for you, when I move in. :D I knew what you meant, probably a poor attempt at humor on my part...where is the sarcasm font, when you need it...

Day 70, Friday, February 4, 2011 2 men X 3 hours, then 1 man X 5 hours Raining and 32 F all day Painted base boards with another coat of paint, assembled cabinets and drawers from IKEA. Akurum/Adel in medium brown with #153 hinges and deep drawers instead of stationary shelves. Built 3 foot...

Day 69, Tuesday, February 1, 2011 2 men X 6 hours Raining and 40 F all day Painted base board with one coat of paint, cleaned up apartment area, swept up stairs and around entrance into garage due to construction dust and foot traffic, installed interior door knobs and locks on all interior...

Day 68, January 31, 2011 45 F and extremely overcast all day. 2 men X 8 hours 1 plumber X 8 hours Prime 6 inch base board in apartment again. Install toilet, and pedestal sink with braided supply lines to PEX plumbing. Install Delta shower control valve, cartridges and Rain Bird shower head...

You are very welcome. I hope that it helps. Thank you very much, I am pleased with the results. Thanks for the compliment. Trying not to over do it with the trim, but it makes it look so much better...:D

Nice rebuild. Great location and views...

Day 67, January 26, 2011 45 F and sunny conditions all day. 2 men X 6 hours Prime X 2 coats, fill imperfections with putty, and install 6 inch base board in apartment. Rehang interior apartment doors and install brushed stainless door knobs. Remove all electrical cover plates and touch up...

Day 66, Thursday, January 27, 2011 30 F outside, with sunny skies, unbelievably quiet Fujitsu mini split is easily maintaining temp at 70 F on the interior. 2 men X 5 hours expected First coat of sealer before sanding with 220 grit, one more coat of sealer, final finish and triple buff still...

Day 65, January 26, 2011 Flurries, 30 F and overcast all day. (2 HVAC technicians X 5 hours) (2 men X 2 hours working on electrical circuits) (2 men X 3 hours working on floors) 20 total man hours today. 1. Mini split HVAC installation completed, wiring, plumbing and connection. 2. Hanging...

Day 64, Tuesday, January 25, 2011 (3 men X 6 hours) Heavy rain all day, 42 F High Utility room twin mahogany doors stained with second and third coat of 1/2 Cherry + 1/2 Red Mahogany stain. Apartment floors sanded down with belt sander first and then with an orbital sander, then the entire...

Thanks, nice bike you have too! :D So should I begin planning a retirement to Norway? Awesome scenery.

Day 63, Monday, January 24, 2011 (1 man X 5 hours) Utility room twin mahogany doors hung and trimmed out, putty and primer of nail holes, doors stained with first coat of 1/2 Cherry + 1/2 Red Mahogany stain, meter installed...was jumped over the weekend until the correct meter could be brought...

Nice build! I really like the extra windows above the door openings. Sweet project.

IT IS ON NOW! Day 62, Friday, January 21, 2011... Input is always welcome. Thanks for all the feedback so far. 25 Seer Fujitsu Mini Split Label Carriage Door Awning Light Porch Entry Awning Light T8 Lights in vaulted ceiling, (2) 8 foot fixtures with 4 lights each First vehicle in...

Wow, if your wife approves, you better keep her. Thanks for the compliment.

Day 59, Friday January 14th, 2011 (1 man X 2 hours) Caulk and Prime Interior Trim, I never realized how much trim I put in this thing until you have to caulk, putty and prime it...:D Day 60, Wednesday, January 19, 2010 (1 man X 6 hours) Tape and Paint trim lots of it, made a decent...

Got some trim painted and some furniture purchased. Need the electric power board to set the meter, hopefully NLT January 21st. Necessary to finish the floors up and down and activate the mini split. Will update with pics when it looks any different...LOL!

Brad, The least expensive option that I know is to use pressure treated furring strips and then a metal wainscot with a paint grade trim around it. This is a lifetime solution if you use galvalume metal and leave a 1/8" gap at the bottom where the wainscot meets the concrete floor. The...

2X pressure treated furring strips attached to solid filled concrete blocks with concrete nails ( I would choose to use drilled holes and RedHead Anchors for poured walls ) the wainscot was held in place with galvanized flat head 1-1/4" long pan head screws. Here are a few pics during the...

Thanks again. Yes this is mine! All mine...:D I plan on posting the furnished apartment and the garage after I get motorcycles, kayaks, tool boxes and everything else sorted out. I truly appreciate the compliment. I am trying to simplify my life and limit the amount of toys...I think it will...