We got water!
After months of waiting, we finally got our sewer and water lines connected. Of course, things did not go absolutely smoothly from then on.
Category: Building
Stairs, Water, Butcher Block Counters
Making more progress on the interior with stairs and butcher block countertops while we wait for our sewer and water connections to happen.
Ikea Hacks and Moving but not Moving In
Some Ikea hacks for walk-in closets and built-in bookshelves, and our process of moving but not moving in.
Interior Finishes: Floors and More
Moving along with interior finishes, including engineered hardwood floors, carpet, doors, and window trim.
Sewer and Water Connections
Our timeline suffers when we can’t find a contractor to make our sewer and water connections, which are kind of a big deal.
Last Minute Delays
Hitting some delays and snags with last-minute tasks as we approach the move-in date in our modern mountain home.
Paint, Counters, and Fire
Getting paint on the walls, choosing counters, and working with our local fire department to cut down on our wildfire risk.
Assembling Kitchen Cabinets
Helping our build timeline along by contributing some owner work, this time by assembling kitchen cabinets from cabinetsbay
Drywall Finishes
Getting our drywall finishes sorted out, which included going from a knockdown texture to a skip trowel texture.
Pre Drywall Walkthrough
Going on a walkthrough of our house with our builder before the drywall phase to refine some framing and exterior elements.