Party Like It's 1989

May 21st of 2009 felt like December 31st of 1989 because, in a way, it was the end of the 1980's all over again. GAS Demolition impressively performed the work and hauled away all debris in one day. No more geometric architectural details, no more glass block, and no more white, fake saltillo tile with inch thick grout. The homeowner's association has granted approval for renovations, so let the work begin!

Foyer wall removed. I've decided to leave the electrical panel where it is. Only the low-voltage HVAC relay panel on the far right will be relocated.

Excised foyer wall on the left with gutted wetbar center. Notice the ugly geometric drywall soffit above the wetbar has been removed.

Detail of area where geometric drywall soffit used to be. Notice the romex wiring dangling from the ceiling. This was hidden inside the soffit. No clue whether this is "live" or not. I should add this to the "Idiots" post.

Kitchen sans cabinetry and flooring. The black residue leads me to believe there was either parquet flooring or vinyl tiles glued down at some point.

Kitchen area where the washer/dryer addition used to reside.

Living room with concrete subfloor visible. Thin brick painted white was uncovered after drywall was removed from the fireplace. I have no idea why anyone would drywall over brick on a fireplace.

Bathroom post demolition. The tub surround tile was applied onto a mortar bed 5" thick. Someone didn't want that coming out without a fight.

Bedroom with avocado green carpet discarded. Removing tackless strips rivals stripping door jambs as the bane of my existence.