May 19, 2015
I guess it is time to return to my blog. I haven't written since the end of January. I'm disappointed in writing on my blog since I can't get pictures to download anymore. But, I need to update my blog, which is also my journal of this project.
Where to start. We moved into the house in February full time. We had the addition drywalled and hung plastic over the hall entrance to try to keep the heat in. We burned the fireplace 24/7 just to keep a livable temperature. The HVAC guy finally got the heat up and running! What a difference that made though we were still hemorrhaging heat. We started the task of mudding and taping, sanding, and mudding again. This has been the worst part of working on the house so far. This is mid May and we still don't have it all taped. Joe's back and leg are bothering him so work is slow.
Joe did get the kitchen cabinets set about two months ago. Peterson Marble and Granite were able to salvage most of the granite counter tops that came with the cabinets. We only had to purchase one slab to be used where the old granite couldn't be put back together. What a difference counter tops make!! Joe hooked up kitchen electricity, the double ovens, cold water, the refrigerator, and the glass top stove. We now have a pretty functional kitchen. I have even been cooking. The youngest granddaughter , Meghan, in 7 th grade, came over after school one day and baked in both ovens. She made a birthday cake, cupcakes, and brownies. It was so fun to have her over and us use the kitchen together.
We are almost finished taping and mudding the addition, both guest rooms, and our bedroom. We have started on the guest bathroom . Joe put mortar down and set the shower pan. It has dried for two days so we will be ready to hang the concrete board and run the plumbing. I can then start tiling the shower. I expect to be showering in the guest bathroom within a week.
Guys are coming the first part of June to finish the last coat of mudding on the 10 foot ceiling and a few joints. Then, they will texture the inside of the house. I have drawn a line in the sand about us trying to texture. Not happening!!!!! I think we can finish everything else once the walls and ceilings are textured. Oh, the texture guys said everything has to be out of the house so they can work, except what's in our closet, and the counters of course. Those have to be covered. Back to storage with the bed and TV. Where to put all the tools. I think Joe needs another big tool box.
The underlayment for the laminate flooring was delivered last week. One of our major problems is finding dry areas in the shop to store things. The Shop needs a new metal roof, but that is not even on any to do list right now. Most of the Flooring is stacked in our walk in closet, along with the dining room chairs we bought to go with our dark table. I am not putting the chairs in the shop and there isn't room in the storage unit. The rest of the flooring is stored in one of the guest rooms.
How could I forget to mention one of the most exciting happenings this month? Joe hooked up a washer and dryer we were given. They are older but work great. They are out in the shop but who cares. I can wash clothes here. Thank goodness Leslie and my mother- in- law have let us shower
and wash clothes at their houses. Don't think we would have survived without their help.
Don't think I posted about it before, but several months ago Joe's sister and her husband bought a house and 40 acres in Lead Hill. Joe's mom moved with them and is just getting settled in a nice new double wide on Val and Sam's 40 acres. Rumor has it his other sister and her husband may be moving back by summer.
Well, that's the quickie update of life in the construction zone.
