My Battle With Termite Damage- Chapter 2 “Time To Get Ready”
Getting the space ready to remove & replace the damaged floor joist is a major challenge.
Workspace has to be organized. I developed a Project Planner. You can read more about how I plan my projects by clicking here.
I am working in a tight space, our basement. The basement includes a boiler, hot water system, refrigerator, freezer, clothes washing machine, a dryer, and lots of other items. Everything has to be organized, so I can remove and replace the floor joist safely.
Before
Accumulated personal items have to be organized
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A multitude of wires and pipes (water, heating and natural gas pipes) attached to the broken floor joist that must be removed or disconnected.
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“After“
Work space is now ready for the next step.
Personal items shelved
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Pipes and wires are disconnected from the broken floor joist
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My Battle With Termite Damage Continues- Chapter 3 “Getting My Bolts In Order”
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