So it is now nearly November and where are we? Not in Kansas to be sure but sometimes I wonder if in fact the wicked witch has had a say in our house finishing. I guess it doesn't help that next week is Halloween.
So what is done?
The marmoleum is in but covered up--paint/protection.
Electrical is getting there but it just trickles toward completion.
Landscaping is done in the front. The back is another story. The Mayoress wants to give us some $$ to help out but as DH pointed out, she can no longer see it so may no longer care (see fence entry below). I don't think he gets his MIL yet, oh well.
Kitchen cabinets are in and trimmed out with minor exceptions. Two laminate counter tops are being fabricated.
Carpeting is getting done. The plush is a bit darker than I pictured but it feels nice. The burber is looking good. The stairs and trimming are still unfinished.
The fence is in but the Mayoress is not pleased as it is higher than she imagined in back and will block the breeze and has no gate in the back. The fence builders also did not put the finished side toward their house as asked and the gate leaves something to be desired but it is DONE and hopefully dog proof. The Dog child will hopefully be adopted before Christmas.
What is coming up?
Countertops--hopefully Monday the template will be made and then it takes about a week to fabricate. We are still looking for a price point. We are hoping that the Italian granite is within range but we have a darker alternative to be priced also.
Plumbing--After the counter tops are here then the plumbing goes in at least that is the plan. We still have some tiling to replace after the little light debacle and we have seen no tub. I fear for the finish painting, 'nuff said.
More electrical--the low voltage is not finished and neither is the rest of the electrical. I am thinking our most wonderful latin electrician is over extended. The chandelier is out of the box and we have discussed how low it can go--bravo!
Closet inserts and pantry--November 1st.
Finish carpentry--door knobs, finishing the stair railings, REAL LOCKS, towel bars, towel rings tp holders, shower rods! (Don't get me started on how $$$ those last 4 items are)
Window coverings--Thanks to our fantastic friends and family we cashed in our Home Depot gift cards and purchased 6 HUGE Bali blackout blinds (at 25% off!!!!) and 2 other blinds with installation and still have $21 left!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!! They are due in Nov. 7th and should be installed within a week after that--YAHOO!!!
Disappearing screen doors--due in mid-November. This was a splurge but will be so nice in the summers, when we have them--ha!
CLEAN UP--This will be a massive undertaking and I am tired even to think of it.
Move in date--OB assured us that we would be in BEFORE t-day. This was before he went in for hip surgery, turned over 5 houses to complete to HRHG (His Right Hand Guy), who is now busier than a one armed paper hanger, and OLOB (Our Lady Of Budgets) has been on vacation this last week--returning Monday--TG!!
The state of our union--still standing but it has been challenging. DH has been a trooper but the budgeting has been a job of it's own. (I spend and he fumes--just teasing!) We are amazingly pretty on target and still eating more than mac and cheese and koolaide. We have definately learned a few things about one another that I am sure would have taken significantly longer without this project. To celebrate our first year together we are heading out of town about the time that we think the keys will be in our hands. Moving will have to be done during the week, oh well.
Be sure and peruse the pics!! When the carpet and floors are revealed--more pics to come!
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