Friday, August 4, 2017

Hurry up and wait, or so it seems!

Two weeks have passed since our last update, due to a combination of business travel and just a general desire to see more accomplished between then and now! A lot's been done in the interim, but there are days when it seems things move in slow motion as we approach the finish line!

By the end of last week we cleared inspections on the electrical installation but, for various reasons (including City Hall red tape) the actual connection of power to the house was delayed to Wednesday. Then, three attempts to install the air conditioning units were foiled by rain over the last two days. Assuming no further delays in this area, we should still be able to get some flooring work started by the end of next week, fingers crossed.

Articulating-arm brass lamps over family room bookcases will provide a nice warm touch


Simple barn-style lamps will provide "dark sky" downward-only lighting in the back of the house, helping minimize light pollution and otherwise keeping bright lighting out of neighbors' view

On a more positive note, we have the start of an irrigation system for the landscape and lawn, remainder of lighting fixtures mounted, shower glass and bathroom mirrors installed, framing for the screened porch in progress, cabinet hardware and Bahama shutters on order and, as of this afternoon, our rustic wood beams being installed in the kitchen!

Walk-in showers have been enclosed in glass and are just awaiting installation of some shiny plumbing hardware to call this job done!

After much anticipation it was great to see the cypress beams being installed this afternoon. The large beam running along the wall was notched to accept those running across the ceiling
 

Framing for the screened area of the rear porch was installed. The crew had hoped to have this painted this week as well, but the weather did not cooperate

Starting to wonder if this is necessary given all the rain lately, but a network of water pipes has been laid in trenches and will ensure our future lawn and landscape do not go thirsty!

Here's where we landed with hardware for our cabinets. The kitchen, pantry and laundry rooms will use a combination of these Art Deco -inspired drawer pulls and knobs, in nickel and chrome, while the master bathroom will use classic glass knobs on both cabinet doors and drawers

That's it for now! Other work like plumbing fixture installation, elevator construction, low-voltage trim-out, stair railings and other finish trim details are being scheduled over the next few weeks, but this coming week is going to be key to meeting our revised goal of a move by month-end. We'll keep you posted!

Ron & Bonnie

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