Day 164 - Deck, Mirrors, Closet Shelving, etc...

It has been a little bit since we had an update. I was out of town this past week and life has just been very busy. We were at the house today meeting with the landscaper to discuss a plan for our yard and measure everything for a quote. We weren't able to get the refrigerator in several weeks ago when all of the appliances were delivered because we didn't have a key to the front door and it wouldn't fit through the garage. They came back today to bring it in and also deliver the pedestals for the washer and dryer. All of the mirrors were installed as well as all of the closet shelving. They were supposed to install the master shower glass this week but they had the wrong sized glass and it didn't work in our shower so they are hopefully going to get it done next week. The deck is complete, they have posts for the front porch in place, and that triangle in the front of the house finally has brick on it. They were going to do stone but we learned that they could cut the brick to a size where they could put it up like stone. We are very glad that they did that instead!

Next week, we have carpet getting installed and painting should all be done by then. Also, plumbing and electric should be done as well and final grading will happen as long as it is dry enough. We are all getting excited to be able to move into our house and we have a fairly solid date of November 22nd (1 day after my birthday). The biggest thing that we are waiting for is the new laundry room cabinets and the countertop. Patiently waiting...

Washer and dryer with pedestals. Still waiting on new cabinets...

Main floor half bath mirror.

Kitchen pantry shelving.

Refrigerator finally in place...

Deck complete.

Master bath mirror.

Master closet shelving.

Kids bedroom shelving.

Kid's bath mirror.

Upstairs closet shelving.

Front porch columns.

Triangle with brick veneer.

Siding on front porch roof.

Day 150 - Driveway Pouring, Trim and Door Painting; Day 154 - Deck, Siding, and Plumbing Fixtures

It has been several days since we have posted anything. I was out of town last week and not a ton of big things have happened until the past few day. One big thing that we are dealing with right now is our laundry room issue. The cabinet design does not match our washer and dryer or any other washer and dryer for that matter. We have a garbage can drawer that you couldn't even open. So it's back to the drawing board for that...new cabinets and countertop has been ordered today and should be here in two weeks. So I am guessing that will push off our move in date to the week of November 18th...the week of my birthday. We shall see...

Here are some pictures from day 150 and further down from day 154. We happened to drive by after we took the kids to school the day after I got back from Missouri. We got to see them pouring the driveway and some progress on the deck and interior trim painting. Pics below:

Very clever way to paint a bunch of doors...

On day 154, I ran up to the house to see if some screws that I bought for the vanity hardware would work and got to see some more progress. Toilets in, most plumbing fixtures installed except for the kitchen and half baths. I got some more detailed pictures of the stone along with the driveway and sidewalks. They currently have some breaks in the sidewalk so the bull dozer can get back for final grading. Also have pictures of the siding finally put on the back and more deck updates. Enjoy!

Upstairs hall closet.

Excess wood burn pile.

Pretty fall view from Alli's room.

Siding

Front porch and sidewalk

Gap in sidewalk to allow bull dozer access to the yard.

I'm guessing this is the water access?

Our soon to be home sweet home...

Stone, Appliances, Deck

Things are really continuing to move along in the house!  So far this week, they put stone up and several faucets have been installed.  The painter has also been here all week - he's quite a funny guy.  He's been painting the trim this week.  Appliances were delivered Monday, the day our builder told us to have them delivered.  I came home wanting to cry!  The refrigerator wouldn't fit through the mudroom door and the front door was inaccessible at the time.  There are no electric outlets for the range, microwave, or dishwasher.  There are cords, just no outlets :)  We eventually learned that was ok - they will be installed later.  Here are some pictures of the progress.....

The refrigerator...just sitting in the garage

Washer and Dryer - they are too tall to have the counter top go over top of them.  I'm just hoping they move back far enough to be able to open the trash cabinet to the side of them.

Utility Sink in the laundry room - the hole needs to be cut a little bigger so it will fit right

Microwave - hasn't even made it out of the box

Beginning of the deck

It's COLD in the house!

Tankless water heater