Sunday, February 17, 2013

EVERYBODY SHOWED UP TODAY.  As we get closer to finishing the house the tighter it gets to have all these contractors bid and get to work.  This morning we had the tile contractor come in to bid on the tiling for both baths.  At the same time a painting contractor came in to bid on painting the outside of the ranch house only (he wants the trim in first and then he'll bid on the inside).  Abel, the insulation contractor (also tape, float, and texture contractor) came by to see if we would want to go with some guys that build custom cabinets for kitchens and baths.  He also came by to pick up the second half of his insulation check. 
In about an hour we'll drive to Hutto to Home Depot and talk to them about the kitchen cabinets that they gave us a bid on.  They sent a guy to measure and now have a more accurate amount. 
So, what's left:
  • Kitchen cabinets, sink, dishwasher, range, range hood and microwave combination, and refrigerator
  • Master bath tiling, installing shower fittings, toilet, cabinets and counter top w/sinks 
  • Bath 2 tiling, installing shower and tub fittings, toilet, cabinets and counter top w/sink
  • Finish electrical and install light fixtures and ceiling fans
  • Painting the structure inside and out
  • Trim (stained) around windows, doors, and baseboard
  • Janice and I have to pull up the protective paper we covered the floor with, clean the floor, do a light sanding with a buffer and then add two or three coats of sealant
  • Finish installing HVAC
  • Pour concrete slab under carport
  • Finish stairs from carport to porch
  • Connect the sewer, water, and gas lines
  • Run electrical line to shed
I know there will be something else that pops- up but I'll just have to wait for it to come and then I'll deal with it.  Meanwhile Janice and I want out of our Bunkhouse/RV home and into the much more spacious Ranch House.  I've been sleeping in the RV so long I'm starting to walk around like Boris Karloff in the movie The Mummy.  I wake up stiff and aching every morning.
I will never be a General Contractor again!!



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