Friday, September 23, 2005

WORK IS PROGRESSING QUICKLY


LOOKING AT KITCHEN AND PANTRY Posted by Picasa
Some of the base cabinets have been placed in the kitchen and the pantry.

LAUNDRY ROOM FLOOR COVERING IS INSTALLED Posted by Picasa

Wednesday, September 21, 2005

SOME LIGHT


A FEW LIGHT FIXTURES ARE INSTALLED Posted by Picasa

Tuesday, September 20, 2005

LOTS MORE HEADWAY TODAY


THE BRAZILIAN CHERRY FLOOR LOOKS TERRIFIC Posted by Picasa

THE GARAGE IS FULL OF MILLWORK, CABINETS AND SOME LIGHTING FIXTURES Posted by Picasa
There is also some tile staged various places throughout the house. Tile layers are busy preparing to lay the tile.

Monday, September 19, 2005

A VERY BUSY DAY!!


6:00 PM - THE CABINETS HAVE ARRIVED! Posted by Picasa

FLOOR BEING INSPECTED Posted by Picasa

FLOOR & LONG AWAITED DECK DOORS VIEWED FROM LOFT Posted by Picasa

SOLATUBE IS INSTALLED Posted by Picasa

WATER METERS ARE ADJUSTED Posted by Picasa

CABLE TV AND TELEPHONE CONDUIT PREPARED Posted by Picasa

Saturday, September 17, 2005

MORE INSULATION


ALMOST DONE Posted by Picasa
The remaining insulation was blown in above the garage, but the insulation sub-contractor couldn't finish because there was no access to the attic above the master suite. I guess they will just have to come back again.

Friday, September 16, 2005

SOME FLOORING ARRIVES


A PILE OF BRAZILIAN CHERRY Posted by Picasa

SUBFLOOR SECURE


SUBFLOOR SCREWED DOWN Posted by Picasa
The subfloor is screwed down in preparation for the installation of the final floor coverings.

Thursday, September 15, 2005

WE HAVE COLOR!


THE PAINTING IS ALMOST COMPLETE Posted by Picasa

Monday, September 12, 2005

IT'S BACK


THE DECK DOOR HAS RETURNED Posted by Picasa
BMC WEST dropped off the stubborn deck door today. Let's hope it is now a little more cooperative for Hans and Ron.

Sunday, September 11, 2005

SEEING WHITE


PRIMED, TEXTURED AND PRIMED Posted by Picasa
The whole interior of the house is now ready for paint. All of the surfaces look great. Interior painting is to begin soon.

Tuesday, September 06, 2005

PRIMED


THE FIRST PRIMER COAT OF PAINT APPEARED Posted by Picasa
The first VERY light primer coat of paint got sprayed on the whole interior of the house. Some was even sprayed on the wet joint compound in the garden storage room. Some was sprayed on the reflective surfaces of the vaulted ceiling light fixtures. They aren't very shiny anymore.

VAULTED CEILING FIXURES GOT PAINT TOO. Posted by Picasa

Monday, September 05, 2005

NORWAY IS WATCHING


Velkommen til Maple Valley Posted by Picasa
We are pleased to know that relatives and friends in Norway are visiting our site.

Friday, September 02, 2005

REMOVED


THE STUBBORN DOORS ARE GONE. Posted by Picasa
BTW, the furnace is running to dry out the Beadex.