ROUGH PLUMBING, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ARE DONE....TIME TO PUT IT BACK TOGETHER.



exterior with new windows

Good progress has been made on the renovation project....although it never seems to go quick enough or as scheduled.  The plumber, heating contractor and electrician have been busy completing their rough-in work and piping work.  There have been a few challenges with two of the subs fighting for the same space to run their required piping.  The heating contractor seems to enjoy using his sawzall to cut the plumber's pvc drain piping out the way to run his main trunk lines.  The electrician, with the small diameter conduits seems to have it the easiest -- which makes me wonder why is he always the most expensive sub-contractor??  We are now complete with this stage of work and have received the city inspections.  Insulation and dry-wall will be stocked and installed next week.  Once the dry-wall is up the interior space takes on a new dimension.

supply lines, return air, plumbing drains, framing........it always takes up more room than you think it will. .

The new roof had been shingled with the fascia, soffits and gutters installed.  We'll get the stucco contractor out to do some repair and fill-in work on the exterior.  Stained cedar shakes will be installed at the top of each gable end with cedar window and door trim.  A doug-fir door and glass sidelight will be an inviting front entry element.  The exterior white stucco with cedar trim should make for a unique and clean, contemporary look we want to achieve -- "California Modern".   The front porch and rear decks are complete.  New concrete piers were poured for both of these structures.  These will be very usable and inviting outdoor spaces complementing the home's open interior. 




rear deck

front porch

 The interior framing is complete. There was an existing cantilevered section at the Living Room which we re-framed for a new linear fireplace and two sections of built-in shelving. Because of this cantilevered section the width of the first floor is about 28 feet at certain areas and the length including the front sun room and rear breakfast room is 60 feet so this makes for a very spacious layout for a single family home in this area.  

interior -- living room looking south to dining, family room and kitchen.

The next few weekends I'll be making a few interior items for the home.  An entry coat rack, coffee table and front mailbox holder will be a few of the projects. I've also been busy buying electrical fixtures. Picked up some attractive black wire kitchen pendants from West Elm -- Industrial Glam !!    The kitchen cabinets have arrived and will be delivered soon.  We'll be re-purposing some of the old wood joists to create open shelving in the kitchen.   Wood floors, doors and trim will be installed soon.  We will then concentrate on the final finishes. 

coat rack (from previous cullom project)....belle plaine will be similar

The new site sign is ready for installation.  This will be installed in the west portion of the front yard.  Being located on the corner of Belle Plaine and Laramie should give us a huge audience of prospective buyers.   We are winding down  this project and should have it ready for sale in about one month...........Please spread the word.