When The Cat's Away.......

The mice they played. It seems as though our builders wife may be in the midst of having their baby as he didn't show up today, his 2 employees did but we can only see that one door was framed and installed. The tiler on the other hand, got the entire tile laid in the entrance/laundry room and finished the downstairs bathroom floor........ so, all that's left is the downstairs shower and all of the grout!! SO exciting!

A close up of the countertop and sink.

The first inside door is now hung

Hall/Laundry Tile

The Countertop Is In (Or On)!!

I had a tough time choosing the countertop. I had narrowed it down to 4 colours, my first instinct was not the end choice, and after going against the majority vote I believe I made the right choice!! I am in love with it and have far more counter space than I originally thought, I cannot wait to cook.

The front hall and laundry room were being prepped with scratch coat today and tile should be laid out tomorrow, the upstairs bathroom shower and floor tiling is totally done and just ready for grout, as for the colour choice that we made for upstairs....... I am not convinced. The tiler, the contractor and even Chris are doing their best to reassure me that it doesn't look pink, but I see a pink hue..... waaaaaaa!!! Now, the light in that bathroom is an unfiltered bulb and the room isn't complete, but right now I am a bit dissapointed...... tile was definitely the hardest choice and I didn't want to pick a light colour but knowing that the upstairs bath is a darker room, we gambled.

Unfortunately the crew ran out of siding today and were almost done the last side of the house, so we have to wait until at least Wednesday, but they were working on the soffit etc., and Chris assembled the vanities today, and we discovered our one choice of faucets is not going work for that basin......... so, another trip to the big box store and another choice to make.

And Then There Was Tile!

The tiler is making quick work of our bathrooms, the upstairs floor is laid and ready for grout and the downstairs floor is also well on its way! All of the windows are framed and trimmed and only the two hall closets upstairs and doors need to be done, progress is a wonderful thing!

Downstairs Bathroom - it is a more "chocolatey" colour than it appears.


Upstairs bathroom - this colour is not pink, it is a neutral tone with brown veining.

Almost Ready for Tile!!!

The bathroom floors are ready for tile and the cement board is installed in the showers, the shelf/divider has been framed in between the living/dining area and the first truss for the entry overhang is mounted! We purchased a couple of the final light fixtures and gave our builder the 3rd installment cheque today, so we are officially feeling like an abused bank machine spewing out the cash :)

I Can Picture The Stockings Hung For Christmas!!!

The stone mason did the fireplace today, and it looks awesome!!! I am so looking forward to the first time we can relax with a glass of wine in front of the flickering flames!! Also, we have a furnace (no propane yet though) and there is only one side of the house left to have siding put on.

The Outside is Taking Shape

Despite the less than favourable weather, the siding is almost 3/4 done. The deck and pergola will definitely dress up the bare front of the house, but it will have to wait until the spring as we are only concerned with getting the inside ready.

Progress!

Well, we have seen some serious work being done this week! Almost all of the windows are framed and trimmed, the downstairs bathtub is in place, the fireplace is framed and the stone has been selected and best of all, we can go and look at the place at night.....yes, we have seen the light!!!
Furnace is set to be installed on Monday and just in time, as it is feeling like winter is coming! Pics of the outside will follow this weekend as I haven't shown up on time with my camera!

It's Like Waiting For the Water to Boil.

It is a frustrating day. After brief meeting with the contractors this morning, we are coming to realize that we are not the exception - we are the rule. We thought we had chosen a builder that would provide quality workmanship and complete the job in a timely manner, luckily so far the place looks great.......... it just isn't on schedule. We look around at the untrimmed windows, unfinished floors and un-started tiling (new word), and with the main man expecting a baby any day, we are getting disheartened and concerned. We are now at the point of considering rolling up our sleeves and pitching in........ you think I am kidding - I am not.

A Side of Siding

Well, things didn't progress like we had hoped, but we have siding on the South side of the house, so it is something. It must be an arduous task as one side took two guys, two days. However, I must say that the house has a warm feeling already (and it's not just all that spray foam!), the colour choices, wood floor and large number of windows is making it feel inviting and comfortable.....even without furniture and finishing touches!!

It's Actually Going To Be a Real House!!

So much is happening! The kitchen is installed, (knobs will be here by Friday) the countertop should be measured and ordered tomorrow, the first coat of paint is on all of the walls and the siding has begun to go up!! It is certainly looking, and feeling, like home...... our visit tonight made us want to stay and definitely inspired me to want to start filling cupboards!!

Kitchen Is Being Installed!!

After a horrible dream about the cabinets arriving completely wrong and a yelling match with our "kitchen lady", it turns out that everything is A-OK...... so far! Even though the 130 + year old house presented a challenge with uneven floors and ceilings, things are looking good...... should be done tonight. The rest of the week will be filled with paint colour going on the walls, bathrooms being prepped for tile and possibly even siding! Stay Tuned!

Primer and Hardwood!

The walls are now covered with primer and the hardwood installation has begun, I picked up the last of the door knobs today and now we keep our fingers crossed that the momentum continues!

It's amazing how much the flooring changes the look of the space!

Drywall is Done..... Painting has Started!

As promised, the drywaller finished yesterday and did the texturing (no, not popcorn!) on the ceiling. This morning, the painters were there by 9am and are confident there will be the first coat of colour on the walls by Friday!!

We were feeling inspired with the momentum of our project and were able to make our final selections for tile, we were able to once again stay local and avoid the big box stores and got a bit of a deal to boot, we also found our toilets, kitchen sink and interior door knobs! A very productive day all in all and it is only halfway through!!

Foremost "Europa" from Rona 4/6L Flush

Downstairs Bathroom

Upstairs Bathroom


Laundry & Entry Tile


Textured Ceiling

The Ball Is Once Again Rolling!

After a very long month on virtual stand still, our project is once again gaining momentum.

The drywaller has returned and is making quick work of the mudding and sanding, the painter is ready to go as soon as the walls are ready, the kitchen is set to be installed on October 13 and the hardwood floor is delivered and waiting! The final colour choices have been selected and virtually all of our fixtures are purchased. Phew!