Day 201: Finally Results

A busy week this week, I thought that I had better sit down this evening and write down everything that has transpired to this point before I forget.

Monday, began at the usual pace. The cabinet installer nearly completed the cabinets and we even were able to get a few electrical plates up on the wall. The cold storage shelving was also installed. However, despite the fair progress on the home, our frustration level began to rise as we studied the banister railing and fireplace mantel and determined that the color of the stain was not quite what we had envisioned. In addition, our contractor was hedging on closing before the end of the month which would mean additional storage cost and temporary living cost for us.

Tuesday, the electrician began to get serious about the electrical work and actually hung two of the ceiling fans and installed a few more plates. Other than that nothing was really accomplished except for hauling our appliance into the kitchen from storage. Oh, they did not haul the refrigerator because it was too big and they would need a dolly; therefore, I have been requested to move it into the house so they can install it. Go figure! Another frustrating day! A request was made to reconsider the stain on the banister and mantel and when the contractor reply was received on Tuesday evening something definitely hit the fan. I forward a "attention getting" e-mail to the contractor and requested a meeting for Wednesday.

Wednesday, basically no work was accomplished. The counter top sub did make the templates for the counters and the electrician maybe spent all of but 10 minutes on the project. However, Wednesday, was probably the most productive day as of yet this week as we had a come to .... well let's just say we set a clear concise expectation for the contractor to meet.

First, we determined with the painter how to resolve the stain color on the banister and mantel. He will try a glaze first and then if that doesn't work well it will be costly to strip and re-stain. Next it was communicated that under no terms was closing beyond September 27th acceptable. Even though we didn't get a confident yes we will close then but it was more of a we'll try; we did get there attention.

Thursday, the question was "How many ants can you put on an ant hill?" The work force came out of no where. Two crews began and nearly completed the exterior stone installation.




The hardware sub hung and installed all of the hardware.

The electrician came awful close to finishing the electrical fixture on the main level and still has the basement to complete. The painter glazed the banister and front door casing and we love it. Tomorrow the fireplace mantel will be glazed. The oven was partial installed and we understand that the carpet will be here on next Tuesday. Now that's what I can call progress!