The walls are almost all back up, and the cabinets are starting to be built today. In the time I was there for about 45 minutes today, I couldn't believe how much he got done!
There have been lots of inspections done - and passed! There were a couple things that the plumbing inspector was requiring them to do to bring old stuff up to code, so they are just finishing that up. It is nice that all of the electrical and plumbing and insulation will now be brand new, but at the same time, the flood insurance money is intended to cover what was lost to be replaced. However, no inspector will let you pass inspections without now bringing EVERYTHING up to code. Kind of an annoying situation! We've heard that others have gotten there homeowners insurance to cover those things. Luckily our contractors have been really great to work with and are just fixing everything as quickly as they can for us.
Monday we have an inspection from our mortgage company so they can see the progress and release more money.
Here are a few recent photos:
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| squared off pantry and new door frame |
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| ugly black stone is gone from on top of the fireplace! |
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| cabinets being built today |
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| proper cold and hot water plumbing for the washing machine - now up to code |
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| mirrors removed above sinks to be moved to new proper height |
These are the inspiration for the fireplace:
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https://www.pinterest.com/pin/28006828911133654/
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https://www.pinterest.com/pin/28006828911133650/
This is the inspiration for the big wall in the big room (I think I stole this pin from Hannah a few years ago, so it's pretty awesome to actually get to put it into the house!!!):
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/28006828911166975/
This is the style of doors we chose (5 panels) for all the interior doors (pocket and hinge):
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/28006828911175526/
The pantry sliding barn door will be a magnetic chalkboard like this:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/28006828911172821/
I am going to try this color grey for the walls:
http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW7072-online/#/7072/?s=coordinatingColors&p=PS0
These are the new shower heads/faucets and sink faucets for the guest and kids' bathrooms:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/354728908130154731/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/382454193329220232/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/AWpNIQuhHSzFNDiGDWneobaO8V-uV6TMtdDkw_6sLEqHA5naYgA_MZU/
This will be the backslash tile in the kitchen:
http://www.houzz.com/photos/46762157/SomerTile-Malda-Beveled-Subway-Glossy-White-Ceramic-Wall-Tile-contemporary-wall-and-floor-tile
This will be the new light on the front porch:
http://www.build.com/progress-lighting-p7376-hard-nox-ceiling-light/s641568?uid=358952&source=trm_OrderConfirmation_Build.com_p
I also bought other light fixtures but I can't remember where I have the links for all of them!!
It's good to have everything up to code. It certainly looks like things are moving right along.
ReplyDeleteyes - fabulous. i'm so glad things seem to be going smoothly. i still would love to do the 'big wall' in our house someday (though we really want to remove a wall first!). and we are thinking grey paint too!
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