Reno plans get refined

In order to remove the panelling on the wall we were taking out, we had to uncover the last foot or so of the huge wooden beam. Turns out it is twisted, so leaving it exposed is out. We will have to build a box for it. Too bad.

Also, the ceiling drywall is installed on strapping. To make life easier, we will increase the depth of our bedroom a little less than originally planned, so that the new common hallway/bedroom wall will follow a line of strapping. Also, we will have to move an outside electrical outlet. This was the only way to remove all the wiring and reinstall it. We decide to remove and fill in the doorway to the outside in this phase of the reno, and install the plug there.

Once that decision was made, we needed to get a building permit. We needed one for the woodstove installation anyway. Cost of the permit, for all the work to be done by year's end? $20. And, they don't come out to inspect. Nor do you have to submit plans or drawings. No wonder there is so much bad work done in Quebec.