All Cleaned Up

Here's some pictures of our new home all cleaned up. A crew worked all day cleaning, vacuuming, and power washing the house yesterday. The rest of this week, will be for touch ups and punch list items. Otherwise, the house is done, with the exception of the rough grade on the yard and exterior paint.

Yesterday, the building inspector did the final inspection and signed the certificate of occupancy. Therefore, we can start moving non-essential items into the house as long as we don't get in the way of the guys doing the touch-ups. We are planning on doing the big move on Wednesday next week. We don't have a closing date yet, that needs to be scheduled by the builder. So if they want to get paid they will schedule it soon, I would think.

Driveway Poured and Inside Finishes

On Friday, the concrete for the driveway and paths was poured. It looks really good, the driveway is much higher than I expected. However, I'm really happy with the height, there's just a slight pitch away from the garage doors, which is what I hoped for. The front path has some nice curves in it which makes for an interesting stroll to the front door. Inside, the painters put a final coat on all of the walls and trim. The tile was grouted and the bathroom accessories (TP holders, towel bars, etc.) were installed. They are the same series as the plumbing fixtures, so there is a nice continuity between them.

Carpet Installed and Driveway Formed up

Well, we didn't get a driveway on Friday, but they did get it formed and expect to pour concrete on Monday, weather permitting. The carpet turned out really nice. It's so nice and cozy now, instead of loud and dirty. The tile is officially all installed and should be grouted the next couple days.

I wanted to give a huge thanks to our neighbors, Jim and Jamie for the times when we needed someone to watch the kids while we met with contractors. You guys are AWESOME!!!

More Tile and Carpet

Kind of surprised to see carpet going in today, considering there's no way to get into the house without crossing a mud-pit. We might get a driveway poured tomorrow, so that should take care of the mud... We'll see.

Big Progress

Since my last post there's been considerable progress at the house. Last week we noticed the driveway was covered with insulated tarps, apparently to keep it from freezing solid so they can pour the concrete sometime soon. Therefore, I had to get to work burying pipe under the drive for downspouts and electrical conduit. I rented a mini-excavator and had the job done in a matter of hours (but of course played with it for a couple more).

On Saturday the hardwood crew installed the hardwood in the kitchen and dining room. It turned out really nice, it's covered up so pictures don't do it much justice.

The tile guys continued with their excellent work in the master shower and tub surround. They worked late Monday night so the plumber could install the fixtures on Tuesday.

Also on Monday, the septic contractor got the tank re-set and hooked up all of the septic lines. That way the plumber could get water running through all of the fixtures on Tuesday.

On Tuesday the trim crew was there putting in all the shoe molding, desk tops, crown molding on the cabinets, cabinet hardware and door hardware. Their crew consisted of about 5-6 guys, so they were done in one day.

The closet and bath accessory people installed the mirrors, window blinds, shower rods and closet shelves on Tuesday as well. So it was pretty crowded since I was there as well trying to install the kitchen appliances. I eventually gave up and came back after everyone left. I also installed the water softener. Thanks to Shannon and Mark for watching the girls and helping move the appliances. Couldn't have done it without you guys.

So there you have it. It's getting close, hopefully weather doesn't delay the driveway going in and we should be moving soon.