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Well, I couldn't take it any longer. I had to start the frog room.
When we were looking for a new house my only request was one that had a "frog room". My wife could have the choice on everything else. :wink: It has been 2 months since we have moved and I just couldn't take it any more and had to start. Everyday my wife asks "What house project we going to work on." I always say "The frog room!" I get the "Don't be a idiot" look every time.
So with one good arm, it starts! Other arm is broken and still in a cast, but when there is a will there is a way.
We started to use the room as storage, so that had to go!
The room is approximately 9' x 12' with a ceiling height of 8'. It is in the basement which will keep temps more stable. Even on a 90+ degree day it is in the 70's in the basement. There is an air vent I can tap into for A/C or heat if needed.
I spent all day yesterday with a putty knife and wire brush cleaning up the walls. I wore a respirator to avoid breathing in the dust and mold spores. After it was all swept up, I brought in the garden hose. Luckily the floor drains out the door across the basement right into the drain. I scrubbed and sprayed down the walls and floor.
Once it dries, I have a few cracks to fill in then it is time to waterproof the walls.
When we were looking for a new house my only request was one that had a "frog room". My wife could have the choice on everything else. :wink: It has been 2 months since we have moved and I just couldn't take it any more and had to start. Everyday my wife asks "What house project we going to work on." I always say "The frog room!" I get the "Don't be a idiot" look every time.
So with one good arm, it starts! Other arm is broken and still in a cast, but when there is a will there is a way.
We started to use the room as storage, so that had to go!


The room is approximately 9' x 12' with a ceiling height of 8'. It is in the basement which will keep temps more stable. Even on a 90+ degree day it is in the 70's in the basement. There is an air vent I can tap into for A/C or heat if needed.
I spent all day yesterday with a putty knife and wire brush cleaning up the walls. I wore a respirator to avoid breathing in the dust and mold spores. After it was all swept up, I brought in the garden hose. Luckily the floor drains out the door across the basement right into the drain. I scrubbed and sprayed down the walls and floor.


Once it dries, I have a few cracks to fill in then it is time to waterproof the walls.