They Came, They Demolished, They Left

House renovations began on Wednesday. The crazy renovation effected by the previous owner left us with a large attic loft but with no way to access it--- except by using a narrow ladder through an old chimney. So we need to have a staircase built because that loft will be my studio. The photo shows what is the old kitchen and the front door to the house that we never used. The workmen cut a large hole in the ceiling to insert a custom built staircase. We are demolishing the front wall of this room, getting a new front door, a new window, and new porch. Should be nice but living here may be a nightmare of dust and noise while they do the work.