Address Permit

Did you know that you have to call for an inspection of your address number? Nope? Neither did I. When the City issued the building permit, it came with a new address. So, silly me thought that it was something they just *give* you. Well, you actually have to get a separate permit for the address, pay a $50 fee, call in and pass your inspection, and then call again for a final engineering inspection to confirm and close out the permit.

This not-so-little extra step put a kink in the schedule. That's okay because I wasn't ready to move yet. I'm still doing little things like switching out the draperies and shower curtain in the main house...now, if I could only get the doorbell to work.

While I try to find something I want within my budget, I painted this little thing. Jessi was kind of enought to help me with the swirls. My left brain was too focused on making sure the numbers looked even.

Punch Out

We're definitely moving on up. My painting work passed muster with the contractor, so yesterday they installed the stairs. This morning, I pedaled over to the lumber store with my wood sample to get some matching wood putty. The last little bit of gravel rock was spread today. There's no long punch list because we've been punching as we go.

Weekend Project

So, I've been carfree for almost a week and a half. That's made me very focused and productive on the weekends. This weekend I worked on my little project - prepping, staining, varnishing and painting the wood for the stairs. Boy what a difference it makes to have the right tools and materials!

The last time I did something like this, I used scraps of sandpaper and products off the shelf from the Big Box. This time I had some good direction from my contractor, a real hand sander and the good stuff from Sherwin Williams (thanks again to Kyle). I dare say it was almost fun. Having a garage made a world of a difference as the afternoon rains returned.

Here are my product raves and reviews. I highly recommend the Harmony paint by Sherwin Williams and Sanding Sealer by WoodClassics. The Harmony (also low VOC) paint did not have the coverage problem that I experienced with EcoChoice. EcoChoice is a thumbs down. For us gals, Sanding Sealer is sort of like Frizz Ease for wood. You apply before finishing to smooth out the frizzies.

Final Inspection Count: 3 Down, 1 To Go

I was home when the electrical inspector came by yesterday and we passed! Way to go electrician. The final termite treatment is scheduled for Tuesday. I also called the building inspector to give him a heads up on my "sparse" kitchen. He said that it should be fine. He'll just add a note to my records. All of my paperwork is with the bank and they will have the appraiser call me so that I can schedule it after I get my C.O. Last but not least, I put together the permit for my internal privacy fence. The end is near.

Here's a picture of power tools I do not have, nor know how to operate. The guys at work think it is funny that I post pictures like this and of material deliveries. Late last night, Dave and Charlie finished up the floors. They glued and nailed down the floor. Have I mentioned that it looks fabulous! I have some extra boxes and we decided not to go with the stair shoes, so I'm going to return those today. My quarter round was on back order, so I'll pick that up too.

Also on the to do list this weekend is:

• A trip to the Big Box Store
• Painting the Wood for the Stair Risers
• Staining the Stair Treads
• Fixing the Doorbell in the Main House
  

Status - More Driveway Gravey (aka I-4/408)

Here's the latest progress. Thank goodness we are primarily working on the interior. We have had rain non-stop the past few days courtesy of Faye. Walking to work in puddles reminded me why things were so stinky in NYC. You were bound to get wet walking to and from the subway station. I don't know when he did it, but the electrician installed the last few fixtures and wired up the box yesterday.

On a side note, I'm starting to think that the scale of my chandelier is off - given all the open space.

Design Concepts

Final Inspection Count: 2 Down, 2 To Go

At loong last, the final mechanical inspection passed today. The final electrical inspection is scheduled for tomorrow. I'll take some pictures as soon as there is a gap in the rain...it may be a few days. Final CO = FF&E Funds.

My goal is to start moving in Labor Day weekend.