Our new entryway.
Kathy's entrance.
At first, 2 ceiling fans seemed like it'd be a bit much. But it's really nice!
Kathy's closet.
Friday, September 2, 2011
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Brian's dream come true. A window and lights over our kitchen table.
Our new entryway.
Kathy's entrance.
At first, 2 ceiling fans seemed like it'd be a bit much. But it's really nice!
Kathy's closet.
Our new entryway.
Kathy's entrance.
At first, 2 ceiling fans seemed like it'd be a bit much. But it's really nice!
Kathy's closet.
Ah yes, just what we need
So, I'm working on clearing out our closet today for the closet installer and when I got everything out, I decided to vacuum (found some mouse poops). I plugged into the outlet behind the dresser.
The lights went out.
So, naturally, I went outside and checked the breakers. None of them had been thrown, so I thought maybe the fuse died (?). No idea. Well, would you look at that? TWO electricians in my house.
I had one of them look at it. It's so much more than the breakers. Actually, the breakers are fine, it's, well "that" electrician, as the previous owner refers to him. He mixed the electrical gauges and didn't do the electrical to code. Our electrician said that we have a splice in the neutral wire (the white one) but isn't sure where it is -- maybe the attic? The opened up a few more boxes (our bathroom, boys bathroom) and was shocked. "Hey, Steve! Come look at this!"
I said "Thanks for your help today, but we'll have to take care of this later."
So now we don't have lights in our bedroom tonight or in the boys bathroom.
When I mentioned this to Brian, he said "Sounds expensive."
The lights went out.
So, naturally, I went outside and checked the breakers. None of them had been thrown, so I thought maybe the fuse died (?). No idea. Well, would you look at that? TWO electricians in my house.
I had one of them look at it. It's so much more than the breakers. Actually, the breakers are fine, it's, well "that" electrician, as the previous owner refers to him. He mixed the electrical gauges and didn't do the electrical to code. Our electrician said that we have a splice in the neutral wire (the white one) but isn't sure where it is -- maybe the attic? The opened up a few more boxes (our bathroom, boys bathroom) and was shocked. "Hey, Steve! Come look at this!"
I said "Thanks for your help today, but we'll have to take care of this later."
So now we don't have lights in our bedroom tonight or in the boys bathroom.
When I mentioned this to Brian, he said "Sounds expensive."
grrrr.... Boulder County
Lightbulbs.
They count your lightbulbs to make sure you at 50% CFLs, 80% in new builds.
I can't tell you how much that drove me INSANE trying to make sure we had enough of the right lightbulbs. I won't even tell you how much money I spent on them.
Now I'm going to switch all the bulbs back and return the ones I'm not using.
They count your lightbulbs to make sure you at 50% CFLs, 80% in new builds.
I can't tell you how much that drove me INSANE trying to make sure we had enough of the right lightbulbs. I won't even tell you how much money I spent on them.
Now I'm going to switch all the bulbs back and return the ones I'm not using.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
The Finish Line is in Sight!
The floor is in, the walls are painted, the cabinets have been installed and the electricians are here today.
It looks AMAZING. Seriously. It's gorgeous. You should come over and see it.
Kathy's front door
Cabinets
Tiled bathroom. I'm planning on showering in here whenever Kathy's not around!
It looks AMAZING. Seriously. It's gorgeous. You should come over and see it.
Kathy's front door
Cabinets
Tiled bathroom. I'm planning on showering in here whenever Kathy's not around!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Hi. It's been a while, huh.
My dad wrote to me because it's been about a month since our last post.
Sorry about that.
The tile guys have been here for several days and have made Kathy's bathroom GORGEOUS. I'm going to take showers in there when she's out of town.
The painters are coming sometime this week -- exterior and interior.
The doors are up, but they haven't been stained or varnished. They don't have door knobs yet (they're still in their box) because our GC says not to put them on until after the painting is done.
Our garage is full of kitchen cabinets, the bathroom vanity, toilet etc. Brian's going to schedule a garage door soon. Please let it be soon, so we can cut down on our mosquito population!!
Our tentative completion date is the first week of September. We're almost done!!
Sorry about that.
The tile guys have been here for several days and have made Kathy's bathroom GORGEOUS. I'm going to take showers in there when she's out of town.
The painters are coming sometime this week -- exterior and interior.
The doors are up, but they haven't been stained or varnished. They don't have door knobs yet (they're still in their box) because our GC says not to put them on until after the painting is done.
Our garage is full of kitchen cabinets, the bathroom vanity, toilet etc. Brian's going to schedule a garage door soon. Please let it be soon, so we can cut down on our mosquito population!!
Our tentative completion date is the first week of September. We're almost done!!
Sunday, July 24, 2011
This is going to be the week of dust
Last week, the drywall was hung (mostly on Wednesday). The worst thing about it was we had to wait for an inspection on Monday (passed), they dropped stuff off on Tuesday, hung the drywall on Wednesday (when I had friends over. It was loud) and then Thursday... or Friday...? we had another inspection.
Tomorrow they start the mudding, taping and sanding. And the dust will begin.
Tomorrow they start the mudding, taping and sanding. And the dust will begin.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
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