Bigger, Stronger, and a Lift!

[don_w]

September 4, 2009

Friday was mostly a detail day. The wood floor installer came back to install the 1/4-round trim. To be honest, I think I could have done a better job. I also selected a company to do the garage floor epoxy coating. That work will start on Sept 14. In the back yard, some grading was done and a few forms were set for the flatwork concrete.

The big item on the schedule for next week is the granite countertops will be going in!

Countdown to Move In: 19 days


It’s hard to see, but the dirt has been graded for the flatwork.

Cabinet/Floor trim.

 

[Branomano08BlackBullitt]

Man that house is gonna be insane... every freaking detail.... man you have some serious patience.

 

[don_w]

I've spent too much money on this to not pay attention to the details. LOL

 

[don_w]

September 8, 2009

After the Labor Day weekend, work resumed on Tuesday with additional grading in the back yard in preparation for the flat work concrete. I think we spent more time trying to figure what colors to use than they did working that day.

Countdown to Move In: 15 days

 

[don_w]

September 9, 2009

Wednesday was a big day. The granite countertops finally arrived. They look great to my eyes! I also installed a couple more ceiling fans… but who cares. The granite arrived!

Countdown to Move In: 14 days


The right side of the kitchen counter going in.

This is how the two pieces are joined to minimize the seam.

It took several guys to get the heavy top of the island in place.

Almost done now… just the backsplashes are missing.

A few shots of the finished kitchen!

And a few others from around the house. This is Bathroom #2.

The linen cabinet.

The Master Bath.

Bathroom #3.

And finally, Bathroom #4.

 

[hottcobra]

looking beautiful

 

[Branomano08BlackBullitt]

Wow man I can't imagine how good it must feel to say 2 weeks until move in....... kinda sad though... what the hell are we gonna read once your done? lol.... maybe a quest for 9's thread?? lol

 

[don_w]

looking beautiful

Thanks!

Wow man I can't imagine how good it must feel to say 2 weeks until move in....... kinda sad though... what the hell are we gonna read once your done? lol.... maybe a quest for 9's thread?? lol

We're getting pretty stoked about it being less than 2 weeks away. But at the same time, we also realize how much crap we still need to do and deal with between now and then. It's a little overwhelming at times. But it will be worth it in the end!

BTW... "Quest for 9's"... that has a nice ring to it!

 

[MSgt46270]

That looks great Don.

I was over at Don's house yesterday (Wednesday) checking out the TV cable conduit from the street to is house. It was a good thing Don called me. His TV connection out in the street is across the street from his house and his cable comes across the street to what we call a loop through. Well the loop through was damaged in the fires. But the other small problem was getting a new cable from across the street to the new conduit that Don's contractors installed up to the side walk.
I had already talked to our construction guy the day before and Wednesday he and another guy went over to Don's house to check things out. While they were there the blow out the conduits and will be back Sunday to complete everything for Don. They will fix the conduit and run RG11 cable also.

Lucky for Don I'm a supervisor (service & installation) for the TV company, LOL.

 

[don_w]

Lucky for Don I'm a supervisor (service & installation) for the TV company, LOL.

One of your many great qualities. haha.

Seriously... thanks for your help on this!

 

[StangMahn]

wow that's an assload of counter space!

 

[don_w]

That looks great Don.

I was over at Don's house yesterday (Wednesday) checking out the TV cable conduit from the street to is house. It was a good thing Don called me. His TV connection out in the street is across the street from his house and his cable comes across the street to what we call a loop through. Well the loop through was damaged in the fires. But the other small problem was getting a new cable from across the street to the new conduit that Don's contractors installed up to the side walk.
I had already talked to our construction guy the day before and Wednesday he and another guy went over to Don's house to check things out. While they were there the blow out the conduits and will be back Sunday to complete everything for Don. They will fix the conduit and run RG11 cable also.

Lucky for Don I'm a supervisor (service & installation) for the TV company, LOL.

Ed... someone from the "Thursday" crew was there today and pulled the cable. It's not marked, but I think its RG6.

wow that's an assload of counter space!

Hadn't thought of it in quite those exact terms. haha

 

[MSgt46270]

Ed... someone from the "Thursday" crew was there today and pulled the cable. It's not marked, but I think its RG6.

No worries if it's RG6, I'll pull RG11 for you later on. If the construction crew comes out on Sunday and you happen to be there tell them to change it. When I get into work Sunday I'll give them a call too.

Don't worry about it I'll take care of you.

 

[don_w]

No worries if it's RG6, I'll pull RG11 for you later on. If the construction crew comes out on Sunday and you happen to be there tell them to change it. When I get into work Sunday I'll give them a call too.

Don't worry about it I'll take care of you.

 

[DirtyDogOfTheDesert]

Initially I wasn't sold on the dark color of the cupboards, and other trim............but wow!!
With that granite now in place all I can say is..."pure sex"

It just continues to look better and better all the time!!

Jose, Julio, and Sanchez do some nice work. lol!

 

[don_w]

Initially I wasn't sold on the dark color of the cupboards, and other trim............but wow!!
With that granite now in place all I can say is..."pure sex"

It just continues to look better and better all the time!!

Jose, Julio, and Sanchez do some nice work. lol!

Thanks, BH!

 

[Chris06GT]

Looks freaking sick Don!!!

OH!......where's the lift?....lol

 

[don_w]

Looks freaking sick Don!!!

OH!......where's the lift?....lol

Unfortunately, the lift is waaaay down the priority list at the moment. It will have to wait until more urgent things are completed.

 

[alloy6ix]

Unfortunately, the lift is waaaay down the priority list at the moment. It will have to wait until more urgent things are completed.

As long it's still on the list that's fine by me! Inside looks damn good man.

 

[don_w]

September 11, 2009

The work on Thursday and Friday was all outside. The drip irrigation system installation was started, and the masons moved to the front of the house to begin the veneer on the front wall. This is the same veneer that is on the columns of the house.

Countdown to Move In: 12 days


Front wall veneer.

Drip system in raised planter.