Thursday, May 11, 2006

13 days - can this really happen?

After opening up, I worked on shoveling out the mystery pipe for about an hour. It's going to get harder because the pipe goes downhill (to aid drainage) so it gets buried deeper as it goes. I then ran out and picked up the tub spout, which I had to have plated to match the rest of the bathroom fixtures. It is the one piece in the line we chose that doesn't come in the finish we picked (brushed nickel). While out, I picked up labels for the move and a hanging garment rack since we don't have any closet bars. It would be simple to put them in, but since we only have two closets in the whole house, I'm going to install closet systems with drawers, shoe racks, hanging space, etc.

After returning to the house, I went through the bath layout with the general contractor in antipation of the plumber showing up. After ducking my calls for 48 hours, he finally sent someone to do the work. When the plumbers got there, we were able to work out what was to be done today. The rest of the work we need for move in will be done the day before we move in. Wow, this is cutting it close but they can also work the morning of move in too if necessary. The plumber thought this would be more than enough time to just get the essentials going.

Our electric meter has been off because we had to replace the panel. We thought they would just continue to bill us on an estimate, but since we are new to the house there is no history and they can't. We have to have the meter back on within 10 days or they are shutting power off. The electrician said this won't be a problem since he is coming back soon to start turning on the outlets in the house. He can reattach the meter and the problem will be solved. I was thinking "one more headache" when I got the notice, but it is actually not a big deal.

So, we're moving in 13 days - we have no toilet, no bathroom, no water heater, no floors in some areas. Can this really happen?

Here is a shot of the last window to be installed. You can see there is no proper framing and that the diagonal "let in," which stabilizes the wall has been cut. Fortunately, my contractor is framing it properly.



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