Closer still!

So, we had a bit of a lull, but we are up and running now! We had to wait on a couple inspections (and some corrections), as well as, preparations to get the permanent power turned on.

The siding crew finished up last week. They left a bit to be desired when it came to the trim, but I am hoping the paint will cover the defects! The concrete crew also came back to pour the garage. It looks great!

Over the past week or so, we chose our exterior color (Behr Amazon Stone) and started painting, finished up our flooring choices (almost!), and did a little clean-up.  

My very appreciated paint crew! (Thanks, mom, too!)

The insulation crew also came and went last week, finishing the entire interior (except the blow-in insulation that will go in after sheetrock)-in one day! The house is SO quiet now. Love it!

Pacific Power arrived this morning and our permanent power is on. An inspection of the insulation is supposed to happen today and then sheetrock later this week. Things are definitely happening!  Todd sent me a schedule with an estimated completion date of July 31! (I am getting excited!)

Gone for five days to find this:

Roofing completed and all windows installed, plus electrical and plumbing rough-ins complete! Even our tubs and showers are installed, and the mini split unit, too.

It looks like siding is next! I am supposed to meet with Todd on Tuesday to make a payment and discuss the remaining schedule. 

I was sad to see a broken window:

Which, I am sure, will be remedied ASAP. There are a few other minor concerns I will go over with Todd when he is here. I am excited to see our estimated timeline!

I am ordering the appliances through Sears--great pricing, but no idea what date to request for delivery. Flooring will be finalized this week. I will also need to choose the paint for the exterior soon and interior, right behind!

We've Been Framed!

The framers finished up on Wednesday.

Next week, the plumber comes back to make a correction (The guest bedroom currently has sink hook-ups. Measure twice...) and do all the top in. The roofers are also scheduled to be in soon--I was hoping soon enough to beat the rain, but looks like things might get wet.  

We got the flooring and tile estimate from F&W. It is right about what we expected. We may scale back some of our (my!) add-ons, so we can stay on budget. Hardwood floors are my priority, the rest can wait. 

Above is the latest sample/color pallet for the living room/kitchen/dining space. Opinions, suggestions welcome! My current thought is to wait on backsplash and do it ourselves, with help (Jimmy?Gary?) from some expert DIYers.

The kitchen island is framed. That is the front door and window over the sink (left).

After the roof is complete, we are supposed to receive a schedule to completion.

I can see it now :)

The framers are busy! The trusses came in yesterday. 

Boy, does having a roofline make a difference!

The weather has been beautiful (and hot!) so hopefully that will help move things along. Bonus: no mud for a few days!

Unfortunately, Todd informed us yesterday that our garage was too low and that keeping our 8 foot garage door upgrade would be a problem. Exactly, as Tim had feared and pointed out. Bummer. Seven foot door, it is.  

Framers will be finishing up this week. Roofing on the schedule for next week!

When roofing goes up, we need to make all our final decisions on flooring, counters, etc. I just got the estimate this morning...time to crunch some numbers!