Jeremy and I have completed laying the tile in over half the basement! Over the weekend, before the snow flew, Dad and I raked leaves and Jeremy made a fire pit to get rid of some of the sticks from fallen branches. We feasted on fantastic hot meals from Grandma and Grandpa on the sunny leaf-free deck.
Chris has been an amazing electrician helping us out as we all shake our heads at some of the screwy wiring going on in the house. Only 3 trips to Home Depot on this project and we are 99% wired up!
The chimney sweep comes today with hopefully good (and cheap) news on the condition of our fireplace, I should set the carpet install date for late next week and we just got two guys and a truck set to move us on Nov 22nd.
Save the Date!
Jeremy and I would like to invite everyone to:
A Happy Holidays Housewarming Open House
on Saturday December 20th from 3pm-late.
(The Best-Holiday Sweater judging will be at 4:30!)
-More emails and invitations to follow.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
60 down 1,040 to go
Shopping and loading, check! Planning and prep, check! Lots of geometry, check! Mixing and sloping, check! Measuring and cutting, check! Laying our first of many tiles....awesome!
We would like to dedicate this first corner of finished floor to Josh, for unloading the tile, Mr Paul for planning the tile and Erich for laying the tile. I don't think even another thousand square feet could wear down my excitement, I'll let you know!
We would like to dedicate this first corner of finished floor to Josh, for unloading the tile, Mr Paul for planning the tile and Erich for laying the tile. I don't think even another thousand square feet could wear down my excitement, I'll let you know!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Plumb dandy
Our new highlight on the tour for those who have stopped by the house (Meghan & Garret & Jace, Emily &Paul, Josh & Ashley, Stephanie & Chris & Savannah, Mr & Mrs Paul, Scott & Carrie, Rossows, and Boutins) is the fantastic new plumbing in the utility room. We had some wonderful people over from Genz-Ryan Plumbing to redo the whole wall of pipes, and replace the water heater and water softner. (you should see the hot suds we brew up now!!)
A whole week of home ownership and we have made some noticable progress; the sanding & polishing is complete and gorgeous in the 2 wood floor bedrooms, Jeremy has kilz'd and replaced some soggy floor boards, mom is still batteling the kitchen of mouse parts, and Grandma and Grandpa are covering all 552 kitchen shelves with shelving paper and tonite....we tile!
A whole week of home ownership and we have made some noticable progress; the sanding & polishing is complete and gorgeous in the 2 wood floor bedrooms, Jeremy has kilz'd and replaced some soggy floor boards, mom is still batteling the kitchen of mouse parts, and Grandma and Grandpa are covering all 552 kitchen shelves with shelving paper and tonite....we tile!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Pain must mean Progress
Well we cant so much bend our backs today, but the weekend was fantastic for the house. Beautiful weather allowed us to unload 2 tons of tile, sand & seal 200 sq ft of hardwood floors, clean up some hedges and weeds and demo some damp drywall. Mom made 2 disgusting refrigerators like new by scrubbing for 3 days, Dad made windows see through again by polishing & the beefcakes Josh, Garret & Jeremy loaded and hauled and lifted all weekend.
Each room we conquer makes it feel more like our house, although there is alot to do to make it livable. We hope to have the upstairs finished when the carpet is installed next week sometime. For now, the tile party will begin this week. Any able minds or bodies are welcome to help us lay 1,100 sq ft of gorgeous floor tile (or join us for needed breaks in between)!
Keep your ears open for an early December open house date to come and see all our finished work!
Each room we conquer makes it feel more like our house, although there is alot to do to make it livable. We hope to have the upstairs finished when the carpet is installed next week sometime. For now, the tile party will begin this week. Any able minds or bodies are welcome to help us lay 1,100 sq ft of gorgeous floor tile (or join us for needed breaks in between)!
Keep your ears open for an early December open house date to come and see all our finished work!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
HOMEOWNERS!
As of yesterday, we own a house!!!!! (well at least 5% of it) Jeremy cleaned the gutters and I cleaned one room and Mom cleaned the fridge. You can see the before and after shot of Mom's attack on the fridge. Its a good start for a big day.
More projects and more pictures to follow!
More projects and more pictures to follow!
Monday, October 13, 2008
2 days 4 hours
2 days 4 hours 31 minutes
and we will own a house, 3 large trees, a deck, a clogged drain, 4 or so mole colonies, one functional sink, 4 exterior doors, 2 refrigerators and a shed.
wow
and we will own a house, 3 large trees, a deck, a clogged drain, 4 or so mole colonies, one functional sink, 4 exterior doors, 2 refrigerators and a shed.
wow
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Photos for Grandma & Grandpa
Here are a few shots of the house. and a good one of Brewer from a few months ago with puppy hair.
Friday, October 3, 2008
12 days before closing
With 12 days left, I wanted to share some photos. I hope to take more this weekend. Fingers crossed until October 15th! -ab
these are photos of the deck and backyard and of the kitchen/dining/living room on the main level. As well as the hallway on the main level (3 beds 1 bath). The downstairs has a similar format plus a huge fireplace!
these are photos of the deck and backyard and of the kitchen/dining/living room on the main level. As well as the hallway on the main level (3 beds 1 bath). The downstairs has a similar format plus a huge fireplace!
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