More good progress this week as we start our sprint toward home. It's going to be a close call, but we decided not to count on moving in at month end, and will hang on to our apartment for a couple extra weeks to give us some breathing room and flexibility.
This week the trim-out of plumbing fixtures was started and is probably 80 percent completed. We need to have some pipes rerouted to accommodate a pedestal sink, the master tub, and an outdoor shower fixture, but that's the extent of remaining work in this area.
Meanwhile, door hardware installation, grading of the property, staircase trim-out, appliance delivery, and construction of an awesome cherry mantle for the fireplace all competed for the crew's attention.
Electricians were on-site today, as well, but we were busy reviewing plans and other details and forgot to see if the power generator was the subject of their work, but that's likely the case.
Next week we're hoping to see the appliances actually installed(!), tile backsplash in the kitchen and pantry areas, and completion of plumbing and gas trim-out, among many other smaller details.
That's it for this update... we're looking forward to an excellent week ahead!
Ron & Bonnie
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| Another round of grading all around the property this week. Grabbing a shaded seat under the Grand Oak is something we're really looking forward to! |
This week the trim-out of plumbing fixtures was started and is probably 80 percent completed. We need to have some pipes rerouted to accommodate a pedestal sink, the master tub, and an outdoor shower fixture, but that's the extent of remaining work in this area.
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| Our master bathroom is nearly complete. Faucets were installed throughout the house this week |
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| We're using polished nickel fixtures in the main living areas. The softer yellowish tone is obvious when contrasted with the bright chrome in the bathroom photo above |
Meanwhile, door hardware installation, grading of the property, staircase trim-out, appliance delivery, and construction of an awesome cherry mantle for the fireplace all competed for the crew's attention.
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| The simple but elegant mantle and corbels were hand-made from the same cherry slabs used for the shelves that flank the fireplace |
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| When clear finish is applied the beautiful grain pattern in this cherry wood will really stand out |
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| Appliances were delivered on Wednesday and now await their turn for attention! |
Electricians were on-site today, as well, but we were busy reviewing plans and other details and forgot to see if the power generator was the subject of their work, but that's likely the case.
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| Staircase is being trimmed out with spindles loosely installed for fitment. Newel post, railing and steps are all hickory, and will be stained to match the floor |
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| Not the prettiest thing to hang off the back of our house, but this water heater is just outside the kitchen sink, and master shower above, so near-instant hot water should be the upside |
Next week we're hoping to see the appliances actually installed(!), tile backsplash in the kitchen and pantry areas, and completion of plumbing and gas trim-out, among many other smaller details.
That's it for this update... we're looking forward to an excellent week ahead!
Ron & Bonnie
Looks great Ron. Progress indeed!
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