Switch and outlet plates have been installed as well as the exterior fixtures. The microwave, washer and dryer were installed. Well there is still the dryer vent to be completed.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Get'er Done
We have done more flooring. Getting closer to the end.
Switch and outlet plates have been installed as well as the exterior fixtures. The microwave, washer and dryer were installed. Well there is still the dryer vent to be completed.
Switch and outlet plates have been installed as well as the exterior fixtures. The microwave, washer and dryer were installed. Well there is still the dryer vent to be completed.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Another day
Today the cabinet maker, Charles Tinker, arrived along with the counter top guy to make the template. Next week, counter top. We also had painters continuing to work on trim and the electrician finishing the inside fixtures.
We worked on the floor and Suzette did a lot of cleaning.
The oven was installed today also.
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We worked on the floor and Suzette did a lot of cleaning.
The oven was installed today also.
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Monday, October 26, 2009
Nearing completion
Stupid me, mistaken made a change so a new date.
We have had a lot of activity since I last posted.
Much of the trip work has been done and the kitchen and living room flooring has been laid. On Friday and Saturday the electrician was here and installed the last of the breakers in the panel, installed the switches, outlets, basement lights, kitchen lights and laundry room ceiling fixture.
Today the kitchen cabinets arrived and were installed. They are well built and very nice. No skimping on materials.
As we were leaving on our shopping trip the siding folks arrived and installed some siding on the South facing gable end.
We purchased our vanity mirrors and some additional trim molding, not included in estimate.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Another step closer
The rep from the Credit Union came to look things over and create a completion report so we can get the next draw. Casey and team finished our front porch steps and then returned to working on inside finish projects now that the vinyl has been installed.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Bamboo floor
Today we picked up our Bamboo flooring at Taylors Color World. Jerry helped deliver the 42 or so bundles of flooring. We need to let it acclimatize for 3 days. We opened all the bundles and spread several around. Jerry, Casey and I went over the flooring layout and checked dimensions.
Jerry's installer was here today putting down underlayment in preparation for the vinyl in the baths and laundry room.
The shutters also arrived but we hadn't looked at them yet. Something for tomorrow.
Casey and Ben worked in the basement putting drywall in the utility and storage room.
We also got a call that our couch and chair would be delivered on Thursday. Now where do we put them while we install the bamboo?
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Jerry's installer was here today putting down underlayment in preparation for the vinyl in the baths and laundry room.
The shutters also arrived but we hadn't looked at them yet. Something for tomorrow.
Casey and Ben worked in the basement putting drywall in the utility and storage room.
We also got a call that our couch and chair would be delivered on Thursday. Now where do we put them while we install the bamboo?
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Sunday, October 18, 2009
And so it goes
Time to bring this blog a little more up to date. Although a lot has been done it only looks like a little has been done. The drywall was finished, window jam extensions were made and installed. Interior doors have been installed. Two coats of paint on the walls. Basic white. The garage doors and openers have been installed. All the outside trim boxes for the vinyl siding have been installed so the siding can be installed this week.
Other plans for this week include our picking up the bamboo flooring, installation of luan plywood for the vinyl, electrician should install the outlets, fixtures, and switches.
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Some pictures of play time with James are here.
Other plans for this week include our picking up the bamboo flooring, installation of luan plywood for the vinyl, electrician should install the outlets, fixtures, and switches.
Look at pictures here and here.
Some pictures of play time with James are here.
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Kinda like Christmas
Yesterday I noticed that the well was not producing very much water and the pressure was 0 when a faucet was opened. I told our builder this morning and they checked the static level in the well and found that we had about 330' water column. They called the well drilling company and they sent a technician. He arrived about the same time the interior doors and molding arrived. While the supplies were being unloaded the well was being checked to insure the power was proper and that the pressure switch was working properly. It was determined that the well pump was defective. So 300' or so feet of well pump pipe was pulled. The tech checked and found that the pump was attempting to run on the start winding. So it was a warranty replacement.
While the well was being addressed Casey and crew were working on the deck. A little before noon Total Home arrived with our appliances. They were unloaded into our garage and checked for shipping damage. All good.
Tim was putting the final touches on the drywall taping and will be back tomorrow to do the sanding.
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While the well was being addressed Casey and crew were working on the deck. A little before noon Total Home arrived with our appliances. They were unloaded into our garage and checked for shipping damage. All good.
Tim was putting the final touches on the drywall taping and will be back tomorrow to do the sanding.
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Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Rain again
We have got the camper pretty well setup behind the house. Yesterday was more taping of the drywall, preparation of the wood for the jamb extensions and the plumber arrived to finish the foil foam insulation of the radiant heat.
Today was more drywall work and the insulator arrived to finish off the insulation of the basement. We did a little shopping but mostly just hung around and watched the weather.
Late this afternoon a truck arrived with the lighting we had ordered through Efficiency Vermont. So it was like Christmas opening the boxes to see if the items looked like the internet pictures. Good we didn't have to return anything.
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Today was more drywall work and the insulator arrived to finish off the insulation of the basement. We did a little shopping but mostly just hung around and watched the weather.
Late this afternoon a truck arrived with the lighting we had ordered through Efficiency Vermont. So it was like Christmas opening the boxes to see if the items looked like the internet pictures. Good we didn't have to return anything.
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Monday, October 05, 2009
The Last Few Day's
Saturday we did the laundry and started to get the camper ready to take to Ehler's RV to have the state inspection done on the camper as well as pack the wheel bearings and do a warranty service on the fridge. We got a call from Ann and Wally so we went to meet them at the house. All the sheetrock had been hung and some taping has begun and the celuose had been blown in to the house area. There were still a lot of bales in the garage. After they left we had lunch and then returned to Apple Island.
On Sunday we had gotten most of the outside stuff taken care of for our trip on Monday. We got a call from Donna and Jerry and they wanted to take a ride and see the house. So off we went. We found that the remaining insulation has been installed but other than that there was no change from Saturday. Donna and Jerry asked us to join them for dinner so off to Morrisville we went. We had a nice dinner and visit with them and returned to the camper about 11 PM.
Monday we finished getting hooked up and went off to Ehler's and then the house. We talked to Casey, Terri, and Ben to get an idea of when to have the Bamboo flooring arrive and decided to put it off for a week. So that makes it 10/15 that we will get the floor. We should be able to begin installation the following Sunday.
We watched Tim, the taper, do his magic with some special tools that he has. Some really neat stuff that does an excellent job quickly.
While we were at the house we decided that we could bring the camper and put it in the back yard. With that decision made we went for lunch and headed back to Apple Island to pick up the stuff we had left and get the car. As we were leaving Apple Island I got a call that the camper was nearly done. We were headed that way so Suzette went on to get some groceries while I went to wait for the camper. Well it was done when I got there so I paid the bill and went to wait for Suzette.
I got the camper hooked up just as Suzette was leaving the grocery so we headed to the house. Tim was still taping so we reviewed how we would get the camper where we wanted. When Tim left we pulled to the back and jockeyed the camper into position. I took us over an hour to get things where we wanted, level, and power hooked up.
No pictures today. Watch this spot tomorrow.
On Sunday we had gotten most of the outside stuff taken care of for our trip on Monday. We got a call from Donna and Jerry and they wanted to take a ride and see the house. So off we went. We found that the remaining insulation has been installed but other than that there was no change from Saturday. Donna and Jerry asked us to join them for dinner so off to Morrisville we went. We had a nice dinner and visit with them and returned to the camper about 11 PM.
Monday we finished getting hooked up and went off to Ehler's and then the house. We talked to Casey, Terri, and Ben to get an idea of when to have the Bamboo flooring arrive and decided to put it off for a week. So that makes it 10/15 that we will get the floor. We should be able to begin installation the following Sunday.
We watched Tim, the taper, do his magic with some special tools that he has. Some really neat stuff that does an excellent job quickly.
While we were at the house we decided that we could bring the camper and put it in the back yard. With that decision made we went for lunch and headed back to Apple Island to pick up the stuff we had left and get the car. As we were leaving Apple Island I got a call that the camper was nearly done. We were headed that way so Suzette went on to get some groceries while I went to wait for the camper. Well it was done when I got there so I paid the bill and went to wait for Suzette.
I got the camper hooked up just as Suzette was leaving the grocery so we headed to the house. Tim was still taping so we reviewed how we would get the camper where we wanted. When Tim left we pulled to the back and jockeyed the camper into position. I took us over an hour to get things where we wanted, level, and power hooked up.
No pictures today. Watch this spot tomorrow.
Saturday, October 03, 2009
Friday, October 02, 2009
House
We went to the house today and they were still hanging drywall, all the small stuff. There was a fellow there taping and cleaning up. 160 bales of cellulose had delivered before we arrived, maybe yesterday afternoon. Casey and team were continuing to get the garage closed in and the windows installed.
The insulator person arrived and put insulation around the can lights before he blows in insulation tomorrow. We went to the basement and wow was it warm.
We took a ride to the Notch and stopped for a visit with Jayne D. Steve had injured his shoulder and will have surgery next week.
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The insulator person arrived and put insulation around the can lights before he blows in insulation tomorrow. We went to the basement and wow was it warm.
We took a ride to the Notch and stopped for a visit with Jayne D. Steve had injured his shoulder and will have surgery next week.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Drywall
When we arrived at the house today to await the representative from Efficiency Vermont to do the thermal bypass inspection. What we found was that the front door was installed and the drywall installers were busy putting up the rock.
Hummmmm. I didn't think that was supposed to happen until Thursday. The thermal bypass inspection was to happen before the drywall was installed. As it was it worked out quite well. Lindsay from Efficiency Vermont and proceeded to look things over. She took a lot of notes and said that everything on the main floor were ok. However when we got to the basement and told here that we were not going to finish it now she said that to get our energy star rating and our rebates we needed to put sheetrock on the exterior walls. So we now have a task for next year. The project will be kept open and when we get the walkout basement perimeter walls sheetrocked we can get the final inspection and incentives next year.
All in all I think the inspection went quite well.
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Hummmmm. I didn't think that was supposed to happen until Thursday. The thermal bypass inspection was to happen before the drywall was installed. As it was it worked out quite well. Lindsay from Efficiency Vermont and proceeded to look things over. She took a lot of notes and said that everything on the main floor were ok. However when we got to the basement and told here that we were not going to finish it now she said that to get our energy star rating and our rebates we needed to put sheetrock on the exterior walls. So we now have a task for next year. The project will be kept open and when we get the walkout basement perimeter walls sheetrocked we can get the final inspection and incentives next year.
All in all I think the inspection went quite well.
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Tuesday Shopping and unShopping
We didn't go to the site today. Instead we went to the storage unit and picked up some lighting fixtures we had bought at Lowe's. They were not qualified fixtures from an Efficiency Vermont viewpoint. Our next stop was for groceries.
We next went to Lowe's and had not problem returning the fixtures. We bought a Porta Cable pancake compressor. I had sold the one we had in Virginia and wanted one so I could use a finish nailer at the house as well as keep the tires on the truck and camper at proper pressure.
When we returned to the camper we ordered several qualified fixtures from the Efficiency Vermont online catalog. We bought 3 ceiling fans, vanity lights and a chandelier for the kitchen.
We next went to Lowe's and had not problem returning the fixtures. We bought a Porta Cable pancake compressor. I had sold the one we had in Virginia and wanted one so I could use a finish nailer at the house as well as keep the tires on the truck and camper at proper pressure.
When we returned to the camper we ordered several qualified fixtures from the Efficiency Vermont online catalog. We bought 3 ceiling fans, vanity lights and a chandelier for the kitchen.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Insulation, doors and windows
Today the rest of the windows were installed and the insulation installer arrived a day early. That threw a little curve to Casey but he adjusted well. Two of the doors he wanted to install had damage so they will be going back. Casey closed the openings with plastic to keep the weather out. Yep rain again tonight.
I did get the coax run for the satellite antennas. My only contribution for today.
We called Taylors Color World to let them know that the Luan where the vinyl will be installed is wet and not to install on Tuesday. He also told us that the vinyl we had selected had been discontinued and he did not have enough in stock to do our job. So off to Morrisville to look at alternates. We also discussed the bamboo flooring and changed the delivery date by a week. That should give time for the sheetrock to be installed and painted.
We are back looking at our lighting plan. It looks like we will take some non energy star fixtures back and buy energy star. Efficiency Vermont will give a rebate of $800 if we install 10 qualifying fixtures and will also give rebates for some non qualifying fixtures where we are using CFL.
Pictures here.
I did get the coax run for the satellite antennas. My only contribution for today.
We called Taylors Color World to let them know that the Luan where the vinyl will be installed is wet and not to install on Tuesday. He also told us that the vinyl we had selected had been discontinued and he did not have enough in stock to do our job. So off to Morrisville to look at alternates. We also discussed the bamboo flooring and changed the delivery date by a week. That should give time for the sheetrock to be installed and painted.
We are back looking at our lighting plan. It looks like we will take some non energy star fixtures back and buy energy star. Efficiency Vermont will give a rebate of $800 if we install 10 qualifying fixtures and will also give rebates for some non qualifying fixtures where we are using CFL.
Pictures here.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Roof, roof, ...
On Friday we went to the Shelburne Museum to see the motorcycle display and the Tiffany glass exhibit. Of course we toured the Ti, the 50's house, rode the carousel, and looked at a number of other exhibits.
They had some neat bikes in the round barn on all levels. Some custom built, antiques, old race bikes, neat stuff. The Tiffany glass was much more than lamp shades. It's the glass and how the choices worked together as art. A good day.
Saturday we went to the Milton ski and board sale and ended up buying some modern snowshoes, just in case we have snow before we leave for FL. Then it was off to the house. Casey's parents were there and Casey and Ben were shingling the roof. The others were picking things up and handing things up.
Friday evening M.R. Satellite left a roll of dual RG6 for me to install from the antenna location to the central area in the mechanical room.
We left and went to Underhill for their annual Old Fashioned Harvest Market. We met a few old friends and even saw a Scout, John Pastore, that was on our 1987 Philmont Scout Ranch trek. We had parked at the Browns River Middle School and when we left there was a loooong slooooow line trying to get to VT15 so we headed for Pleasent Valley Rd and went back to Cambridge and 104/104a back to I89.
Today we went out for breakfast and then to the house. I wanted to seal up a few things before the insulation gets installed. I also wanted to run the coax for the Satellite antenna but my drill motor battery was not up to the task. Back to the campground to get our laundry done and watch the Dover race.
Todays Pictures.
They had some neat bikes in the round barn on all levels. Some custom built, antiques, old race bikes, neat stuff. The Tiffany glass was much more than lamp shades. It's the glass and how the choices worked together as art. A good day.
Saturday we went to the Milton ski and board sale and ended up buying some modern snowshoes, just in case we have snow before we leave for FL. Then it was off to the house. Casey's parents were there and Casey and Ben were shingling the roof. The others were picking things up and handing things up.
Friday evening M.R. Satellite left a roll of dual RG6 for me to install from the antenna location to the central area in the mechanical room.
We left and went to Underhill for their annual Old Fashioned Harvest Market. We met a few old friends and even saw a Scout, John Pastore, that was on our 1987 Philmont Scout Ranch trek. We had parked at the Browns River Middle School and when we left there was a loooong slooooow line trying to get to VT15 so we headed for Pleasent Valley Rd and went back to Cambridge and 104/104a back to I89.
Today we went out for breakfast and then to the house. I wanted to seal up a few things before the insulation gets installed. I also wanted to run the coax for the Satellite antenna but my drill motor battery was not up to the task. Back to the campground to get our laundry done and watch the Dover race.
Todays Pictures.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Power, Gas, Water ...
A lot of activity these last few days. The electrician finished his rough in as did the plumber. Today the porch roof was built and they went back to roofing. The fuel company, Jack Corse, arrived to plumb in the gas and install the tank. So now we have gas.
The power company arrived and installed the meter and turned on the power so now we can get electric bills. Oh good.
The excavation company and well company came and installed the pump, tank and line from the well to the house. The supports for the porch were installed also.
The windows, doors and some other supplies arrived a couple of days ago and are in the garage awaiting installation which may happen over the weekend.
Today's pictures.
Yesterdays pictures.
The power company arrived and installed the meter and turned on the power so now we can get electric bills. Oh good.
The excavation company and well company came and installed the pump, tank and line from the well to the house. The supports for the porch were installed also.
The windows, doors and some other supplies arrived a couple of days ago and are in the garage awaiting installation which may happen over the weekend.
Today's pictures.
Yesterdays pictures.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Rain Rain
Electricians and Plumber are working inside since it was raining. Casey and crew were cleaning up and caulking where the wall plate meets the floor decking. We stayed until a little after one waiting for the satellite guy to come and take a look at the house and recommend where to put mounting blocks for the dish as well as discuss wireing with the electrician. The satellite guy suggests dual RG-6 to each room location but the electrician only wants to run a single.
We made arrangements to meet tomorrow and at least get the location of the mounting blocks done. Perhaps I can get the M.R. Satellite to install the wiring.
Yesterday we purchased more lighting fixtures and some plumbing fixtures to replace what the plumber had speced. We should get a credit for what we bought.
No pictures today.
We made arrangements to meet tomorrow and at least get the location of the mounting blocks done. Perhaps I can get the M.R. Satellite to install the wiring.
Yesterday we purchased more lighting fixtures and some plumbing fixtures to replace what the plumber had speced. We should get a credit for what we bought.
No pictures today.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Electricians, plumbers, framers ...
On our way to the site we stopped at the storage unit to pick up some lighting fixtures so the electrician could take a look at them. From there we went to Tinkers to get some cabinet dimensions so the outlet boxes could be properly set. Wow we will have some top notch cabinets.
When we arrived Rock, the plumber, was working on installing the boiler and radiant head manifolds and zone's. Tomorrow he should begin the installation of the radiant tubing for the main floor.
The electrician's crew was bust setting boxes, drilling holes and running wire. The best looking wiring job I have seen.
Casey and crew were busy tying in the garage roof with the house roof. We hung for a while and then left to buy some groceries and fix dinner. While Suzette was starting dinner I went out to get one of our propane tanks filled.
After dinner we went to Lowe's to shop for a couple of plumbing fixtures that we wanted and the Rock was unable to get from his supplier. We also bought more lighting. Only a couple of more fixtures to get. Of course there are still bulbs to get. We have to take a count on what bulbs we have purchased so we know how many more we need.
Pictures here.
When we arrived Rock, the plumber, was working on installing the boiler and radiant head manifolds and zone's. Tomorrow he should begin the installation of the radiant tubing for the main floor.
The electrician's crew was bust setting boxes, drilling holes and running wire. The best looking wiring job I have seen.
Casey and crew were busy tying in the garage roof with the house roof. We hung for a while and then left to buy some groceries and fix dinner. While Suzette was starting dinner I went out to get one of our propane tanks filled.
After dinner we went to Lowe's to shop for a couple of plumbing fixtures that we wanted and the Rock was unable to get from his supplier. We also bought more lighting. Only a couple of more fixtures to get. Of course there are still bulbs to get. We have to take a count on what bulbs we have purchased so we know how many more we need.
Pictures here.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
House Progress
That's what keeps us busy.
Since Russell Supply is on our way, more or less, we stopped to pick up a couple boxes of Senco nails for our contractor, he paid. We can do gopher work so they can do the real work.
When we arrived at the site the electrician was there installing the meter and breaker boxes. While he was doing that Casey and crew were installing drip edge along the rear of the house. That done they were installing the ice and snow shield when the boom truck arrived with some more lumber and the shingles. Once the truck was unloaded and the shingle bundles were placed on the roof it was lunch time.
After lunch we met with the electrician and went through each room discussing switch, lighting, and outlet locations. That took longer that I thought it would but it was time well spent.
Pictures here.
Since Russell Supply is on our way, more or less, we stopped to pick up a couple boxes of Senco nails for our contractor, he paid. We can do gopher work so they can do the real work.
When we arrived at the site the electrician was there installing the meter and breaker boxes. While he was doing that Casey and crew were installing drip edge along the rear of the house. That done they were installing the ice and snow shield when the boom truck arrived with some more lumber and the shingles. Once the truck was unloaded and the shingle bundles were placed on the roof it was lunch time.
After lunch we met with the electrician and went through each room discussing switch, lighting, and outlet locations. That took longer that I thought it would but it was time well spent.
Pictures here.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Moving along
Today the plumber finished the drains and vents and was working on the water supply when we left. The power company arrived and installed the cable from the box to the house. Casey and team worked on the roof over the breakfast nook.
We didn't get there until late since we had some shopping to do. We looked at vanity mirrors, returned a utility sink to Home Dumpy and went to lowes and bought another one along with the faucet assembly. We get to return the faucet assembly since it is not the correct one for the sink.
We had a lot of discussion with the plumber, Casey and Terri on what we wanted for fixtures. Somewhere in the discussion the finish of the fixtures got lost. The plumber quoted chrome and we wanted a brushed finish. Since the tub/shower and shower are installed we will let them be chrome and the faucets will be a brushed finish. We will purchase the kitchen sink fixture because we couldn't find what we wanted in the catalog that was available.
Siding arrived today as well as some other materials.
Tomorrow the electrician arrives to do his thing. I'm sure there will be more discussion there.
Pictures here.
We didn't get there until late since we had some shopping to do. We looked at vanity mirrors, returned a utility sink to Home Dumpy and went to lowes and bought another one along with the faucet assembly. We get to return the faucet assembly since it is not the correct one for the sink.
We had a lot of discussion with the plumber, Casey and Terri on what we wanted for fixtures. Somewhere in the discussion the finish of the fixtures got lost. The plumber quoted chrome and we wanted a brushed finish. Since the tub/shower and shower are installed we will let them be chrome and the faucets will be a brushed finish. We will purchase the kitchen sink fixture because we couldn't find what we wanted in the catalog that was available.
Siding arrived today as well as some other materials.
Tomorrow the electrician arrives to do his thing. I'm sure there will be more discussion there.
Pictures here.
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