The last time I posted a house update it looked like this...
And although two months later we still have a long way to go it is getting better and looks like this...
The building process has been frustrating at times. I am hoping to be able to move in by December but often joke that we will be moving in February right in the heart of tax season. I picture myself spending next summer trying to figure out where my husband put everything.
A lot of our setbacks have been due to our contractor not having the supplies to the builders on time. When the builders run short on supplies they move onto other jobs and come back once those jobs have been completed (which I don't blame them). I am guessing that of the five months we have been at this, our builders have averaged 3 days of work a week.
We did contract out some of the jobs ourselves (heating, foundation, septic, and insulation) and my husband has done all of the dirt work and helped with other jobs to help alleviate some of the costs.
My husband is definitely ready for this build to be over. He is constantly working with the crew and on the house. Our motto has become "One year of h*ll for a lifetime of bliss." You have to laugh when things are stressing you out right?!?
But in the last week things have really started to come together.
All of the equipment was installed last week. Don't ask me what all of it is. All I know is that is will turn our hard well water soft, take the rust out of our water, and allow our water to be safe for drinking.
Our geothermal unit also arrived last week and is ready to go. The pipes have been laid and hopefully they can get the system up and running soon.
Our fuse box was set up last week and we have some "live" outlets and lights throughout the house. Our electrician should be back this week to finish things up then things can can be inspected.
Also, a couple of weeks ago our plumbing was started. Here is a snapshot of our 3/4 bath.
But the best thing to happen since my last update is that all of our windows are in. They are Marvin Integrity windows and I love how they look. I also love that I no longer have to hang on to the kids when we go up to house for fear they might fall out. They love looking out the windows!
This is a shot from our future kitchen looking into our future living room (photo was not possible prior to windows!).
Here is a shot looking from the living room into the kitchen and dining area.
And today I was greeted with actual siding on the house! Something that was slated to be done two months ago.
The siding is 4" double dutchlap in Clay by CertainTeed. They started in back and have most of it finished.
The front and side visible to the front will have trim around the windows and doors in a lighter color for some contrast (to much of an upgrade for the entire house). Here is a shot of the trim. I cannot wait to see more of it tomorrow!
So we are making progress. Just not at lightening speed. But both Liv and Bennett are enjoying their time in the dirt (always a silver lining)!
