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Are we there yet?: Under stair cabinets, touch-ups, glass….

August 31 – whenever we get our house back

Is it obvious I’m really ready for this phase of the work to be done?

Putting the house back together is the next phase, but first there’s all sorts of touch up and finishing steps. We are all done with the all day/every day part at this point. Continue reading Are we there yet?: Under stair cabinets, touch-ups, glass….

Week 17: Cabinets, grout, cork flooring, closets

July 6 – 10

Week 17 quick look

Tile edge
Tile landing zone outside master shower

Monday: Beautiful floor is covered again with RamBoard (cardboard to protect the floor from dings and scratches). Cabinet install comes to a halt after water stop cocks in hall bath leak after re-installation. The plumber will replace them when he comes to install the sink but they’re plugged for now.

Tile guy arrives at lunchtime and finishes area around window and bullnose on pony wall edges. Grouting tomorrow.

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Week 16: Cabinets, hardwood floor, bathroom tile

June 29 – July 3

Week 16 quick look

Monday: Morning zoo, afternoon silence! The painters (not a full crew) were finishing up initial wall painting in the bonus room and walls in the hall by the family room. The kitchen cabinets were delivered, unloaded and piled up in the family room. The hardwood floor crew (2) arrived as did the tile guy for the master bathroom! Continue reading Week 16: Cabinets, hardwood floor, bathroom tile