Of all of the projects we've tackled in this home, the entry-way staircase has really been a challenge to complete.
It was in such bad shape that we simply cut out the bottom post to get some of our furniture upstairs when we moved in.
{We won't contemplate any plan of action for moving furniture out right now, okay?}
I really wanted to open the wall to expose the treads and update the overall look with wrought iron.
We decided that this was too big of a task to handle on our own. We wanted it done right so we started interviewing contractors in March of last year. I repeat, March of last year.
We had four different contractors come out to look at the job and no one called us back to give us a quote! When the fifth contractor came, I made him promise (out loud and with a pinky swear) to call us back.
Nothing.
Same story with the sixth contractor.
The seventh contractor called us back, but presented us with an astronomically high number. Like, I'm-sending-you-a-passive-aggressive-message high number. Thousands more than we budgeted.
I get it, I suppose. It's a small job. No one wants to tie up their time on a small job. But extend the courtesy of telling us that, rather than disappearing all together. I've never been so frustrated with a home renovation project.
But that's quite enough whining from me!!!
Just when I thought we'd never get this job done, we met Mr. Snyder. Not found via the internet or phone book, he came highly recommended through a local hardware store. He was truly a God-send.
He worked alone for the better part of two weeks and accomplished what we thought was going to be impossible.
Take a look...
The quality and craftsmanship is really astounding.
We count this project as a major victory, especially considering how hard it was to get it going.
We're wrapping up the master bathroom this month. I can't wait to share photos of that renovation!
