Day 156: Five Days Til Closing!

Still haven't seen anyone working on the house since early last week when the counters went in. Not sure if everything will be done before I close.

 



 

 

 

Day 152: Nine Days Til Closing!

Today the countertops were installed. I chose the Eco by Cosentino tops in Polar Cap. They look wonderful! The plastic wrap was still on them until the backsplash gets installed tomorrow. I peeled back a corner tho so I could see them. Pretty! The white looks super clean and gives a nice bright contrast into the room. I'm thrilled with them!
 

Nine days til closing!

 

 

Day 147: Two Weeks Til Closing!

Today marks the end of Week 21. Two weeks from today I close! Woohoo! It's finally down to that time where Im starting to feel a little nervous. The house is 98% done and the excitement is growing. I absolutely cannot wait to get the keys and take my kids HOME!

I've started shopping for a few key items I'll need to purchase right away--a refrigerator, washer and dryer and wood blinds. Oy! Thankfully I have a great source for Whirlpool appliances and have found another source for the wood blinds. Now, I've got to measure all 25 of those windows.

Day 94: A Look at the Process Map

Now that we're in Week 14, let's take a look at what KB's Process Map says. Looks like we're all done with the first two things on that list under 'Weeks 11-14'. Thursday I will have my Pre-Drywall Orientation with Raymond, the construction superintendent. Im eager to go to this meeting, ask questions and get answers to little things that I've been wondering about. That will finish up that list.

 

We have piles upon piles of brick sitting all around the house. I think they'll probably get put on this week. That part is really going to intrigue me as you know how much I struggled with choosing one.

 

That will take us into Week 15. Since our wiring is done, I think security still has to come out and install their system before drywall goes up. After that, the inside of the house is really going to start taking shape. It will be so much fun to see the cabinets and counters get put in. To see the flooring and paint. Im going to be on one long thrill ride this next month.

 

After all of that happens, Raymond and I will have another meeting to walk thru the house and make note of all the little things that might need tweaking, repairing, replacing, fixing and such. I plan on spending a while in the house, making a list or using sticky notes and making sure the house is perfect.

 

Then we go to closing and get to move in!

 

 

 

 

We also now have a couple of huge piles of sheetrock along with a big pile of dirt that's been delivered.   

Day 92: Beginning Week 14

 

 

 

Day 90: First Ice

Today we're getting some sleet that is accumulating. Overnight we're expected to have some snow, too.

I see we also got brick delivered!

Day 49: Rounding Out Week 7

Today marks the end of the 7th week. According to the timeline, this is when construction should be beginning and the preconstruction meeting occurring. Looks like we're still a little ahead of schedule. Today it's drizzly. I doubt anyone will be out working in this.

I heard from Jose today in the first of our weekly phone call updates. I really enjoy that he keeps me involved and up to date on what is happening in the building of my home. It's important for me to know and understand.

Turns out, they did get some work done on my house today before the rain came down. They were able to get part of the plumbing installed. The rest will have to wait until monday. Because of the rain, pouring of the slab might get pushed back til the 23rd. Just have to see how everything goes this week.

Day 40: Forty Days!

Today is a special day. Today is Day 40 of this whole house building process. Forty days ago I got the call and signed the paperwork that started this whole thing. Now, if you're a numbers type of person, like me, you know that forty has an interesting significance. For starters, it's heavily tied to the bible. Ancient writings and artifacts along with early astronomers appear to have once time tracked a cycle of 40 days for calendric purposes. It's been the topic and/or title of many movies, songs and books.  It's even the length of a prolife movement.

That said, today might be a ground breaking day in the process of building my home.

Or not.

No change today. There's always tomorrow!

Day 28: End of Week 4

We're at the end of week 4 and are running ahead of schedule by about 3-4 weeks. When construction begins, we'll be looking at about 12 weeks to go! Hopefully sometime in March I'll close and get to begin moving in.

As I was leaving the neighborhood today, I saw a sod truck entering, there to deliver someone's yard. Oh boy! What a bad time to be putting down sod, just in time for frigid weather and possible freezing. The poor roots on that grass might not be able to withstand the cold temps. Im happy that mine will be installed in the Spring when the weather will be warm and plants will transplant better.

Day 27: Peace & Joy

Stress, good or bad, is exhausting. All of this stress about options and upgrades, paint and brick, the plot plan and everything else really added up and once I was done yesterday, I slept. It felt good to sleep, too! And today, Im happy! I needed to recharge and now that all of that is over, Im excited once again! I know my house is going to look dynamite and be a home that I am going to love for many years to come. Right now I've given it all up to God and know that it is all coming together as he wants.

The pic above is one of the drawings from my design studio appointment yesterday. I received copies of everything and am grateful for that. Each of these little drawings shows where every little outlet, light, switch, cable connection and everything else is located in my home. If I ever have to have anyone come work on anything, they'll know exactly what all is connected and where it runs.

Building Timeline

I know you probably cant read the fine print on this, however you can probably see the big numbers. Right now we're in Week 4 and are about three weeks head of schedule.