All Good Things Must Come To An End

Finally met our building inspector Denis today for the final building inspection at the house, hard to believe that during the past 5 months we only connected by phone. As per request I provided him with the electrical certificate, potable water certificate,  furnace, h-vac and plumbing paperwork,  and with a quick once over  and the stamp of approval my journey has come to an end. Today the last day of my great adventureI have taken a few minutes to reflect the blog posts that I have created over the past 5 months and  As I am posting my last blog today I find myself  with conflicting emotions....This has been an amazing journey! You have seen me at my best...you have seen me at my worst. I have learned so much and at times I think others have learned from me.,I have had many laughs and many tears, I have been disappointed, frustrated , mad ,angry, sad and confused..... but I would not have had it any other way! You know that saying... "what ever doesnt' kill you makes you stronger". Thanks so much to everyone who were cheering us on from the side lines and  for all your  love and support.  A BIG thanks too my family who have picked up the slack at home  allowing  me to pursue my  dream.  As I drove away for the house today even though I felt a sense of disappointment that my journey have come to and end I thank God that He allowed me this opportunity... and I know that the next adventure is just around the corner,and I can't wait to see what He has in store!

Blessings!

Day #150

last of the last

I now know why some people never get around to those last finiky chore like cualking all the nail holes and seams on ALL the molding!! So I think i am up to 24 hrs worth! Once  that is done  another coat of paint is required to finish it off.....This was allot of work, but it looks great! We are down to the wire now, finishing off some minor reqirement before wer can get the final inspection from the building inspector( who believe it or not  I havent yet met!). Had our final electrical inspection, didn't pass, but we are working on that. I have certainly learned alot about why certain electrical outlets go in certain places, and what happens if you put them in the wrong spot! Paul completed the last bit of plumbing in the bathroom, cant even imagine how people functioned before indoor plumbing...Its been great to see our list  of " things to do" get shorter and shorter


Day #135

Think I need some new cloths

It took awhile to paint the cement floor in the basement, but it really makes a differenceThe aspinite floor that we have used and abused(no need for paint tarp) for the last few month is now gone, replaced with beautiful ceramic tile in the kitchen and bathroom and wood florring in living room and bedrooms. Really starting to look like a house now. Norm (who made the cupboards)and his helper  installed the kitchen cupboards, interesting to watch. Spent some time covering all the electrical covers, needing  some minor reair work after... FYI make sure the holes you cut out will be cover the covers!! It was fun picking out the lighting for the house, they say that the lighting is one of the main selling features for woman.  I recieved a quick lesson from Paul how to install ceil.. ing lights, but it was better to just be the assistant. No need to wonder any longer how one goes to the bathroom on a job site when there is no facilities because we now have a toilet! Yeah! So thought it would be good to have a door, hung our first door and with some assistance installed my first door handle ever. It was a great sence of accomplishment We finished off the week with the door and window trim, will start filling in the nail holes next week.

Day # 130

No talking please

Changed the furnace filter today... you know what that means, we are officially out of the drywall dust! Yeah! The days are flying by and  so  are the projects that are still needing attention. due  to the Christmas holidays I was fortunate to have some helpers, my daughters Amber and my sister Cathy were able to join me in the painting adventure. I did all the cutting in around the ceiling and too my sisters surprise I have improved allot.First we did one coat of primer on all the walls and ceiling, next Paul and I tackled stippling the ceiling .That was very interesting. We had to tape up plastic over all the walls in the house to protect them from the over spray. Then we covered up ourselves to protect us  from the over spray... felt like someone who was is on a hasmat team ready for a big job! It took longer to tape the wall than to do to the ceilings. It looks great! Next on to the 1st coat of European white(looks like taupe, not sure who makes up these colors) Made it through half the house when I stopped to assess are progress, to my horror I realized that for some reason the color that we used to cut in around the edges was not the same as the color we rolled on the wall! Someone made a boob. Thinking back to the day I had the paint tinted to my color I was taken care of by two young guys, they were consumed in conversation as they prepared 8 cans of paint . Asking if I wanted them to open all the cans to check  I replied that I'm sure they are fine, thinking well... it is all done by computer now....  forgetting that its is still humans that run the computer! What I learned this week is always double  check .

Day #124

Let it snow let it snow let it snow

What a great week, we are moving right along. Shawn (the mudder) is just finishing up the mudding part and started the sanding part, so I decided to give him a hand. This is not a job for the weak that's for sure. Paul and I tackled blowing the extra insulation in the attic, what a interesting job. We rented a hopper that you insert the insulation, then it chews it up to a fine snow like consistency. Attached to the machine is the long hose that blows out the pink snow. You evenly distribute it until you have the right thickness. Finally we are out of the dirt! We now have a a garage floor, Yeah! Will be nice to have a few days away from the house.

Merry Christmas, and Blessing for the New Year ahead!

Day # 114

Have you meet my Mudder!

 Meet the Mudder! This is Shawn, he started on Monday and worked 5 days  this week for at least 8 hrs. I Have been talking to other people that have had to hire  a  drywall taper( Mudder) and Apparently this is a rare thing! We are so lucky! He is a great guy and am enjoying his company when I am at the job site. Paul has been busy doing anything and everything. Installing  the garage door was a big job. I have spent the week painting and painting and painting! Roughly 700 ft of trim... colonial door and by folds.2 coats. My daughter Amber came to help me, enjoyed her company for the day.

Day # 109

The Show Must Go On!

Due to my mental health  my Father will no longer be part of the house build. You know that old saying ," there can only be one foreman!"....Have enjoyed the time together , learned alot and coldn't have started with out him. Family sticks together through the good and bad and I'm sure he is cheering us on from the sidelines!

Day # 105