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The ceiling was raised back to the original 3.0 metre height and the window replaced. The heat pump is 8 kw and this can heat all of the house. The old wood burner has been relocated outside.

The window seat was constructed using two kitset Kaboodle draws from Bunnings and framed to support the weight of multiple adults. The 75mm squab was made by Wayne Morris Upholstery using imported fabric from the UK.

The verandah was reinstated to its original position therefore making the kitchen area smaller. The bay window was rebuilt. I also designed and installed the window seat…

All of the house has been reclad with Hardie Linea Weatherboard. The side of the house had the French doors added as well as insulation too. The electricity line has been shifted from the front (above the bay window) to the side of the house and the fibre replaced too.

I recently created an Instagram account (itomowo) and last week I uploaded my first image. It was actually a short video of the steps that I was constructing to improve the access to my house. Over the following couple of days I received almost 300 likes and/or comments and that really surprised me because IContinue reading “Before and After #1”

Every day I am reminded about just how peaceful the world can be, just by looking at the view that I get to admire on a daily basis. Every morning I am in awe of the sunrise, Also at night when there is a full moon the reflection on the water is something to behold.Continue reading “Positively Spectacular”

It has been almost 48 hours since leaving MIQ and it’s hard to describe the changes that you go through when you leave an isolation facility. Once you are cleared to leave the hotel you walk out the door and you’re not allowed to return (as if you would desire to). Once outside you canContinue reading “Post MIQ”

My last hours in MIQ and I get released at 2.35pm this afternoon. I’m just going to treat this morning as if it is business as usual. I found out that those from our intake who are returning to Auckland fly out at 6pm and therefore are not allowed to check out until 4.30pm. I’llContinue reading “MIQ: Day 14”

It’s Saturday. I’m waiting for the results of the second COVID test and probably won’t have this until about dinnertime. All going well I’ll be negative and hopefully allowed to go home tomorrow. I woke up really early this morning after a rubbish night’s sleep. The alarm needed to be set for 5.50am because unfortunatelyContinue reading “MIQ: Day 13”

Today everyone from our intake have received a treat in the form of a packet of Pineapple Lumps. It a shame that I have no one to share with…