Monday, August 30, 2021

Wires and Garage Concrete!

We saw a spray painted sign late last week: "garage concrete pour on Monday."  I had a 7:00am meeting, but Joe and Rachel headed over to watch some of the action.  Love to have the kiddos be a part of the process and see how things are done.  

The electrical is almost done - wires everywhere!  I am impressed with electricians and all that they have to navigate.  I looked at the box one day and was wondering how on earth it all comes together - so many wires!

Other items: 
  • They added the "faux" window on the upper, left side of the house (it was bothering me without the symmetry) 😏 - but we knew it was on the list to get completed.  
  • They have almost finished with the roof - added the middle, metal section on Friday.

So many wires!








Upper, left window added (faux)

Monday, August 16, 2021

Slow but Steady!

On 8/12, we walked through the whole house with Mike and worked out the electrical plan.  I think it took us a couple of hours, and felt great to be able to talk through everything.  It's good to brainstorm and put collective ideas together.  And then on 8/13, the electrician made quick progress and had already started placing the boxes and getting most of the can lights placed.

We also took some time this weekend to pick out the fixtures on-line, which was a lot of fun.  Fortunately Joe and I have matching tastes, so it's pretty easy once we get moving!  :-)  The hard part is making sure we keep to the budget!  

They also have the back patio pillars waiting/ready for concrete.  And the inside fireplace has been framed.  Mike did mention that there are some supply issues with the fireplace we wanted, but is coming up with a plan b.  All-in-all, we have done pretty well on the supply side (other than lumber, of course) -- and we are hoping we won't run into too many supply issues as we move forward.

Today, they roofers started adding the metal roofing, which looks great!  I love look of composition mixed with metal.  I also enjoyed chatting about the progress with one of the workers - he said it's definitely more work to put up, but he too thinks it looks really good.  As well, the electrician had made even more progress.

So while this stage feels slow (from the outside) we know there is actually a lot going on!

Metal Roofing Today!

Looking up in the entry-way

Electrical Work




Fireplace

My Favorite View!


Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Great Progress While We Were Gone!

I have been delinquent in posting, as we were on vacation.  We had arrived back from Kauai too late last night to drive by the house, so Joe and I were anxious to get our on a walk this morning!  Mom had sent a picture of it last week, so we knew the stairs to the bonus room had gone in, but weren't sure what other things had transpired.  Here are some of them:

  • Blackberry bushes removed!
  • Roofing as started
  • Gravel added for the driveway in front
  • Dug out for the covered patio footers in the back
  • Septic tank was put in the ground
  • Worked more on the plumbing
And then we stopped by with the boys this afternoon and there was a tub installed!  :-)

Blackberries removed - look at the pretty view!

Bonus room

Stair added to bonus room


Septic

Back of house - roofing started

Gravel added for driveway