And on the 27th day,.....

there were walls (sianara nasty 2x4's) and floors!

                               Before.....                                                                After.....

(there was also crown molding and trim)

           Before (adieu homely lament).....                           After (and hello, lovely hardwoods).....

Before.....

After.....

Before.....

and after....

  

             Before (adios dreadful lament).....                              After (and hello, gorgeous)..... 

and a little more after.....

Before.....

After.....

Before.....

and after.....

27 days down and (supposedly) 8 to go! I like what I am seeing.