So it goes without saying that the March opening didn't happen. Once the work actually started it was like peeling an onion: removing one layer exposed another, and another after that. Removing flooring in the break room and bathroom exposed rot to the floor joists. Replacing the floor joists meant rearranging heat and plumbing so it wouldn't … [Read more...] about We’re Still Working, But We’re Getting Closer
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The Steps Are Fixed, Now For The Inside
Even with the snow, the steps have now been leveled and an aged, rusting metal strap that supported the massive granite landing has been replaced. Our construction guy did a wonderful job with the brickwork underneath, so I'm feeling confident we picked the right folks to work on a historic building. We're about to approach the city for … [Read more...] about The Steps Are Fixed, Now For The Inside
We Have a New Space, So Now What?
It's amazing how time slips by. The good news is we closed on the building in late February. The bad news is we have a lot of work to do before we can open. As I said earlier, we have to replace the plumbing and get a new furnace, although hopefully we won't need heat for quite some time. One of the biggest upgrades is to bring the electrical … [Read more...] about We Have a New Space, So Now What?
Happy New Year, We Have a Home!
The holidays are over, and it's the start of an exciting new year for us. On New Years Eve we signed the contract to the future home of Cowork Frederick. There's a lot to do before we can open. The place has a terrific feel to it, but it needs a lot of work to meet the basic needs of coworking. We have to improve the wiring to provide enough … [Read more...] about Happy New Year, We Have a Home!