turning the corner

We are now beginning to see the structure turn into a house (won't say home yet).  Inside doors were installed last week, and this week tile has been installed upstairs.  Hardwood flooring arrived and has begun upstairs.  This time, they are using the glue on the hardwood ;)

Crawlspace encapsulation and insulation also happened -- that made me happy, as now our home should be a sealed-tight structure.  Except for the fact that we still lack our front door.  That should arrive Wednesday of next week, however.  For now we have a temporary plywood door.

Yeah for crawlspaces!  We'll probably not hang out down here very much....

Master bathroom limestone tile

Boys bathroom.
The skylights were installed last week, and they really brighten up the 3 rooms.

Hardwood in the upstairs hallway -- this was a nice surprise.
We had been told that the hardwood was still in Virginia and that it might take another week or so to get it down here.
Also note the pocket doors -- those are for the laundry room.

Also, our geothermal unit is completely in and is operational -- we only lack electricity to run it.  I think that we can look forward to a conditioned house in a week or so.

*** So we are told (still) that we are on track for November 1st or thereabouts.  Man, there is so much work to be done, it's hard to imagine....

*** One of our project supervisors quit this week to start his own business.  Wyatt, best of luck to you!

*** Next week begins the landscaping and the fence for the back yard.  Ideally our back deck will also begin.  The red grandis arrived this week for the porch area.  Cara tells us this is going to be a beautiful wood that will age and mature nicely outside. Just reading about it -- this wood is pretty cool!  Check out the link above....