project completed.

The first big project of the summer was to overhaul our garage. Dad, Reed, and I installed an attic ladder and a ton of storage space.



This would have cost at least $1000 to bring in a contractor, but the three of us installed it for the cost of materials ($100) and a few hours of excitement.

Sanders and I painted the walls with mismatched paint from Orchard Supply. (It's a garage, after all.) Total cost: $8.



Finally, we hired Premier Garage to remove the carpet glue and lay down a textured surface. Can you say "Party Room"?