So, already almost a month since the last blog... I guess I've been a little distracted with a baby due any day now, but that's not to say there hasn't been progress at the home site.
The front and back gables were framed in, just barely in time to make the window order and take advantage of another window sale at Home Depot. We were a little stressed about the measurements as it became quite a time crunch, but it worked out. They should arrive the first week of August.
Most of the windows have been installed and look good. This is the only entrance to the main level at the moment till we get the front deck finished. Its a little precarious for me 9 months pregnant, but soon we will have the deck done and won't have to walk the plank to enter.
We are really excited about how the loft railing looks. The stair landings are in place and should be done soon.
Walls for bathroom.
Wall for master walk-in closet/bathroom.
Unloading wood. If they can plan in advance the local hardware store delivers for free, but that's often not the case.
Poured concrete for the deck piers.
We were unfortunately one log short for the deck posts using leftover pieces so had to track one down. I called around to see if there had been any recent logging where we could go out and pick it up. No one could give me this info but finally directed me to a logging business that had could help. This guy had some leftover logs cut down in the burn area from last year's big fire. He said we could have one for $20 if we could come get it. Without the option of a better trailer, we drove out there with the boat trailer hoping it would be able to do the job. We were a bit stressed driving pretty far back in the mountains on dirt roads with the boat trailer to get here, but were happy we'd made the trip. He loaded it on and it seemed the trailer would hold it ok.
Jeff managed to back the trailer up the steep driveway. They tied the end while Jeff pulled away and it was fortunately unloaded without incident.
So, still working on plumbing and electrical, walls, stairs and deck... Trying to make decisions on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanity. Everything is going along ok for the moment.
Most of the windows have been installed and look good. This is the only entrance to the main level at the moment till we get the front deck finished. Its a little precarious for me 9 months pregnant, but soon we will have the deck done and won't have to walk the plank to enter.
We are really excited about how the loft railing looks. The stair landings are in place and should be done soon.
Walls for bathroom.
Wall for master walk-in closet/bathroom.
Unloading wood. If they can plan in advance the local hardware store delivers for free, but that's often not the case.
Poured concrete for the deck piers.
We were unfortunately one log short for the deck posts using leftover pieces so had to track one down. I called around to see if there had been any recent logging where we could go out and pick it up. No one could give me this info but finally directed me to a logging business that had could help. This guy had some leftover logs cut down in the burn area from last year's big fire. He said we could have one for $20 if we could come get it. Without the option of a better trailer, we drove out there with the boat trailer hoping it would be able to do the job. We were a bit stressed driving pretty far back in the mountains on dirt roads with the boat trailer to get here, but were happy we'd made the trip. He loaded it on and it seemed the trailer would hold it ok.
Jeff managed to back the trailer up the steep driveway. They tied the end while Jeff pulled away and it was fortunately unloaded without incident.
So, still working on plumbing and electrical, walls, stairs and deck... Trying to make decisions on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanity. Everything is going along ok for the moment.
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