Yesterday was busy!
I had the HVAC guys come back. They had to wrap some line to pass inspection. They also ripped out the old floor gas furnace. That left a gaping hole in the floor. It was at least 3 ft x 3 ft! Clear down into the sandy crawl space.
Also the kitchen cabinet designer came back. He will work on the redesign so we don't have to modify the current good cabinets and granite. I shopped for wall ovens and dishwashers. I think I'm getting a dishwasher drawer to save space.
Them another window guy came to estimate . I just said yes because the last guy never called me back w a quote despite the fact I called him 2 times to see if he had that quote. I guess he's got enough business and didn't need mine. Jerk!
I spent the rest of the day unpacking kitchen stuff, got thru 5 boxes. So no more plastic utensils!
I also asked the city to rearrange the electric from a large unsightly wire attached to the peak of the house , to an underground option. And they said YES! I just have to have an
Electrician change the base meter! I called and I think he will schedule for next week!
Love the bedroom upstairs! Now I can actually organize my officer in the former bedroom downstairs. Also with the mini split and the ceiling fan, the temp is more controlled upstairs! Much more comfortable sleeping!
Did I mention we had the sink installed upstairs, too. It looks great and I just had the mirror arrive today. Got it from pottery barn teen. But it's just what I wanted and fits the space with the eve angle perfectly!
Tomorrow I will stain the new floor patch and the new door. J will hang it and add the door nob! Then we can go get the boys! They have been at grandmas for 2 months! Can't believe it's been that long. I miss them!
Almost finished
dwarfs the beach house
Friday, August 29, 2014
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Gardening day
Wow, back breaking work! I was up before 6 and eventually got started outside. There was such overgrowth from the vines et al. That it was almost impossible to walk along the side walk In front of out house. So I spent the morning with a few 50 ft extension cords and several power tools: hedge trimmer, weed wacker, blower, hand clippers, and a rake. Filled up two large boxes full of debris. It looks a bit more clean now.
After that I finally tackled the remaining flower bed. I had dug up the first bed several weeks ago and planted all herbs: Thyme, parsley, both curly and Italian, cilantro, chives, oregano mint, basil, and rosemary!!
They are doing well. BUT each day I have to keep up with weed pulling.
The second bed has been overgrown with weeds, a sickly looking rose bush, some native prickly spiny plants and more weeds. It took all morning till about noon to get all that crap out. I filled up my garden cart to overflowing with all that mess.
Initially, I tried to save some and replant, but it was just too difficult to get it out of the ground.
So I dumped it all. As I dug, I found some seashells that someone else had collected, so I cleaned them up and showcased them in the new bed.
I have a frost resistant Gardenia. I can't wait for the fragrant blooms. She is at the far end, so as you walk to the porch from the parking area, it will be a nice scent! Then three orange reddish lantana. Butterflies love these. Hopefully, these will fill in like ours did at our last house. Now that was zone 8b and this is 7b. So significant growing differences. I just looked the first freeze is a month sooner, too. Will have to remember this and make pesto earlier, too.
Oh and the local garden place was having a sale on day lilies. They can be expensive, but I got 11 for about $5 apiece. I love the showy flowers and I'm pretty sure they are perennials.
It was a great day to do garden work except that it was WINDY. We have a wind sock up on a dune and it was at about 15 knots all day. Probably gusting higher.
After that I finally tackled the remaining flower bed. I had dug up the first bed several weeks ago and planted all herbs: Thyme, parsley, both curly and Italian, cilantro, chives, oregano mint, basil, and rosemary!!
They are doing well. BUT each day I have to keep up with weed pulling.
The second bed has been overgrown with weeds, a sickly looking rose bush, some native prickly spiny plants and more weeds. It took all morning till about noon to get all that crap out. I filled up my garden cart to overflowing with all that mess.
Initially, I tried to save some and replant, but it was just too difficult to get it out of the ground.
So I dumped it all. As I dug, I found some seashells that someone else had collected, so I cleaned them up and showcased them in the new bed.
I have a frost resistant Gardenia. I can't wait for the fragrant blooms. She is at the far end, so as you walk to the porch from the parking area, it will be a nice scent! Then three orange reddish lantana. Butterflies love these. Hopefully, these will fill in like ours did at our last house. Now that was zone 8b and this is 7b. So significant growing differences. I just looked the first freeze is a month sooner, too. Will have to remember this and make pesto earlier, too.
Oh and the local garden place was having a sale on day lilies. They can be expensive, but I got 11 for about $5 apiece. I love the showy flowers and I'm pretty sure they are perennials.
It was a great day to do garden work except that it was WINDY. We have a wind sock up on a dune and it was at about 15 knots all day. Probably gusting higher.
Friday, August 15, 2014
6 weeks in
Wow. We are finally getting some things DONE!
Upstairs is almost all done.
Framing $475
Insulation $3900 with spray foam and batting
Drywall and plaster $1800
Mini split a/c and heat up and down $7000
Electric! Ceiling fan in and works well. Light fixture. A neat black chandler I bought at a garage sale for $40. Love it! Outside electric socket. Outside light on balcony!! $1500
Pending
Plumbing for sink....waiting for sink to arrive
Floor refinishing
Painting. All me....priming done, painting 2/3 done
window replacement. Just one window. Quote was $650 to $1500. Shock a locka!!
Now on to kitchen.
Tried to get away cheaply w a piece of marble on Craig's list for$400. But found out no one would fabricate it because it was 2 cm not 3 cm thick. Fortunately I was able to get my money back
Now kit counters will run $2200. For fantasy brown granite. Which has very little brown and is mostly black and white.
I bought unfinished cabinets from Home Depot and I'm in the process of sanding priming sanding paint sanding painting. I like drawers much better than doors. Only one side!
Upstairs is almost all done.
Framing $475
Insulation $3900 with spray foam and batting
Drywall and plaster $1800
Mini split a/c and heat up and down $7000
Electric! Ceiling fan in and works well. Light fixture. A neat black chandler I bought at a garage sale for $40. Love it! Outside electric socket. Outside light on balcony!! $1500
Pending
Plumbing for sink....waiting for sink to arrive
Floor refinishing
Painting. All me....priming done, painting 2/3 done
window replacement. Just one window. Quote was $650 to $1500. Shock a locka!!
Now on to kitchen.
Tried to get away cheaply w a piece of marble on Craig's list for$400. But found out no one would fabricate it because it was 2 cm not 3 cm thick. Fortunately I was able to get my money back
Now kit counters will run $2200. For fantasy brown granite. Which has very little brown and is mostly black and white.
I bought unfinished cabinets from Home Depot and I'm in the process of sanding priming sanding paint sanding painting. I like drawers much better than doors. Only one side!
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