We ventured inside

The carpenters were at the house yesterday, so we stopped by today to see what they accomplished.  The deck railing and deck stairs are almost done.  The inside was actually bearable although there was a strong odor of paint and stain.  The door is beautiful, but currently covered in plastic.  The coffered ceiling is incredible...

Staining inside means we're outside

Lots of strong fumes in the house from staining the front door, stair railing, and coffered ceiling to name a few.  We ventured in yesterday, but didn't even try it today.  Instead, I have exciting scaffolding, masonry, and deck steps in progress photos to share.  Okay, they're probably only exciting to Steve and me.

If the coast is clear tomorrow, we'll venture inside.  What we saw of the front door yesterday before we were quickly ushered out was amazing.  Really.

I remembered my camera

A lot has happened over the last few days, I just haven't been as diligent in bringing my camera.  The copper kitchen sink is in; the coffered ceiling is done except for staining; the second garage door has been installed; and the stairs to the deck are underway.  And the best news is, we've only got a little over 6 weeks left!

Unfortunately, the pics of the sink aren't that clear because everything has plastic over it.  Getting ready for painting.

Much Progress

I'm posting 2 days worth of photos today - the microwave was installed; builtins around the fireplace are in; the bar is almost in; downstairs vanity is in; and lots of trim.  The copper sink is supposed to arrive soon - they're hoping to install that on Monday.  The rest of the bar and coffered ceiling over the bar should be in soon, too.  Another exciting piece of news is that we are on schedule to close on Friday, August 26 - only 7 weeks away.

Oh, and there's photos of the yard where the septic system is.  With no further ado...

Today's photos:

This last photo is of the reclaimed barn beam we will be using for the great room fireplace mantle.  We were looking for something rustic, and our mason suggested this beam.  It's from a barn in Heyworth.