Insulation Blows & Backerboard Bites

We had another productive weekend when it came to the house. Adam and I were able to install blown-in insultaion to our attic (which had virtually none to begin with). After a week long struggle to actually obtain the blower from Home Depot, we were finally able to complete our task. While blowing insultation is not a difficult task, it definitely will wear you out. I stood outside and loaded in the insulation in the machine while Adam crawled around the attic and controlled the hose. It took us roughly 4 hours to blow in 25 bags, which with what little existing insulation there was, gave us a R30 factor. If you choose to do blown in insulation, we HIGHLY recommend masks, because you will be covered in the stuff, as seen here:

Here is the final product: (not the most exciting, but definitely will save on the energy bills, and very cost effective to install!)

Well last night, we had 2 wonderful gentleman from our church come over and help us being the tile installation process. Adam helped and learned the art of installing backerboard. Backerboard is installed in protect from moisture and provide the tile with an even, supportive surface. Once they got a good start and had all the supplies, it took roughly 4 hours for them to install the backerboard in the bathroom and hallway. Here is what that turned out like:

Lilly, always trying to hog the limelight...

So tonight the plan is to install the tile, which will just be mind blowing! And if all goes as plans, then Wednesday the plan should be to grout and seal the tile! :)))))

Will update again soon!