January 29 - Move In Delayed

We met with the building inspector at the house today to make sure that we are on the right track and in all that has been going on a little detail was missed on our part. 
Before we can get an occupancy permit, the bay in the garage that will be the shop has to be built to fire code as it is attached to the house. The stars must have aligned for us because Henri (our main house builder from the beginning) is available to do the work!!!
So we will get all the materials and Henri will get started on this Friday afternoon.
As well (for adherence to code) the basement has to be dry walled to cover up the styrofoam Logix foundation. Before we can drywall we have to do the electrical. Bob, the inspector, said that this has to be complete within 30 days after moving in, but we would like it done before we move in.
So it looks like we will not be giving notice to move out of our apartment at the end of February, more like the end of March. But as soon as the house passes final inspection we will move in...even if it's March 3!!
So this weekend we will work on tidying the garage and few interior things as well.

January 27 - Pictures!!

It was so cold here today that for the first time ever I saw the sun dogs make a complete circle...not just be like brackets on either side of the sun.

As promised...here's a few pictures showing doors, light fixtures & smoke alarms (hard wired w/battery back up) over the bedroom doors. Door knobs are on the list to be installed this weekend.

Room above is the office/den. Below is the guest room. 

Below is the master bedroom. Door on right is the ensuite, middle is closet and left is to the hallway. 

 Door to basement.

Pantry door to be hung.

Dishwasher is just waiting to be hooked up...light fixtures hung over island... microwave installed. Thanks to Randy for coming out today and helping me to install the microwave (lol).

 Close up of granite.

 Dining room & island pendant lights.

January 26 - Update

Sorry, still no pictures. Hopefully in the next couple of days - definitely things to see, it`s just that by the time I am done working the lighting isn`t good enough for pictures.
Been getting stuff done these last 2 weeks though. :)

Last weekend we had a great crew and on Saturday we all had to walk in 125 feet from the road as the driveway was all blown in. Ray plowed us out Saturday night so we were good to go on Sunday.  

Thanks to Monica & Dwayne for hanging some doors (master bedroom, ensuite & walk in closet). And thanks to Monica for getting that faux-wall in the laundry room painted. On Sunday, Duncan came out and hung the main bathroom door. Laurie, Joel & Gerry worked on installing light fixtures and the 3 of them were back twice during the week with Alanna to finish the switches, plugs & light fixtures. 

Glenn & Sue came to my rescue one evening and carried in the replacement dishwasher so our plumber could install it.

This past weekend was another busy one...

Thanks to Diane, Rick, Sandy, Terry & Garrity for making 3 trips to the dump with me on Saturday & tidying the garage as best as it can be right now. All that garbage is now out of the garage and out of the way to hang the lights and install the plugs & switches.  Laurie helped with cleaning up another (and final) septic tank issue as the septic tank pump is finally hard wired. Joel and Alanna worked on electrical stuff and we now can flick a switch and turn on lights in the front entrance, mudroom, 2 pce bathroom, dining room and 2 rows of the pot lights in the living room. How exciting!!!! Duncan and Janice were out Saturday & Sunday hanging more doors. They finished 2 bedrooms on Saturday but since we did not go out today we`re not sure what else they finished. Considering the roads and their drive from St Andrews, thank you so much for going today.

Thanks to everyone over the last couple of weeks for all your help...could not be this far along without you. 

Ok, one picture...Alanna and Cuda in his favourite napping place. He still thinks he can fit in her lap. LOL. 4.5 months old and 52 pounds. He's going to be a big boy!! 

January 12 - Update

Been a very busy couple of weeks...with the background stuff.

• Still working on getting our walls fixed up from the floor installer's damage.
• Ordered interior doors & they are now on site waiting to be installed.
• Appliances have been ordered. Dishwasher & over the range microwave were delivered on Friday and the dishwasher has to be exchanged as it is damaged. :(. Fridge & stove should arrive within a couple of weeks.
• Laurie & I drove to Steinbach Thursday night to pick up all the switches & outlets. We went out to Steinbach cause they have the nice wall plates that you don't see the screws.

This weekend was a busy one...

• Saturday was finishing cleaning - the kitchen cupboards & windows are all now dust free and Alanna came out to start installing switches & plugs. Thanks Barbara for your help! We picked up the laundry vanity. Sandy did an awesome job with our septic tank 'issue'. Can't thank you enough for Shop Vacuuming up all that water in the basement.
• Sunday was another busy, busy day. Thanks to all 4 of the kids and Jackie & Gerry for coming out. Wow - so much done!! Most of the plugs & switches are in; the front steps got moved back into place (had to move them in the fall for gravel delivery & never got them back in place); snow cleared off of back deck; and a few other tasks as well. 

Sorry, no new pictures at this time but stay tuned.