Countertops

We opted for Paperstone countertops. It is more environmentally friendly than virtually every other viable material and is made locally.

Back on track (we think)

Weeks of snow and freezing temperatures wrought havoc on our planned flooring and cabinetry installation. Most of the cabinets are now in, and the red oak floor has received its first coat of sealer.

Some progress

After taping and mudding, the walls were texturized in preparation for painting. We expect painting to occur this week, followed by trim work. We are on a rocket timeline to finish early in the new year.

A busy week

It's been a busy week. Our gas line is active. Our electrical is roughed in. A crew hung sheetrock (taping and mudding begins next week). With a forecasted 7 day stretch of sunshine, the gang also is working furiously to complete siding so that the painter can coat the exposed portions of the exterior before the autumn rains return. As you can see, the back of the house already has been painted. On Tuesday, we meet with the cabinet maker. On Wednesday, we discuss flooring.

A little more progress

We added a small accent to the front porch with a window we salvaged from the original home. The house is in the process of being wired.

Uh, it's a lot bigger than it seemed on paper

The mudroom and nook have been framed, and the front porch is now covered. Two 4x4 skylights will be installed over the porch and mudroom before the roofers arrive, and hopefully will allow ample natural light, even during cloudy days. Inside, the dining room, kitchen and breakfast nook run unimpeded from the front of the house clear to the rear.

Mudroom and Nook