The first step in building a new custom home in Chicago from an existing 2-flat – remove all the existing interior. And we mean everything: walls, ceilings, floors, windows, bathtubs, toilets, kitchen sinks and countertops. Everything must go.

Then you have a clean slate.

To put it all back together.

So here we are now – putting it all back together. We have new floors! With no holes! How about that for progress.

We also have whole new rooms and floor configrurations – 4 bedrooms and 2 baths upstairs, a big kitchen, family room, buters pantry and living room on the first floor. Oh, and a room just for the baby grand piano. And yes, I am serious. How cool is that?

This one is shaping up to be a spectaulr new custom home in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood.

Next up…windows!