Day 86

The roof is covered and ready for shingles which should hopefully be added this week. Much of the inside framing is complete as well and later this week I'll take you through it room by room. We have a ton of things on our "to-do" list for the week. At this point, we've resigned ourselves to taking things week by week or at times, even day by day. I think it's going to get worse before it gets better because as soon as the roof and windows are done, we'll be set to start on the electrical and plumbing inside the house at which point we'll be taking our vacation days and working all out.

Here's a list of this week's happenings, mainly for my benefit, not yours (thank goodness for list making!):

1. purchase sinks for kitchen and master bath so they are ready for custom built ins
2. decide on size of kitchen appliances so dimensions can be used in finalized kitchen design
3. contact custom countertop maker to design woodgrain island countertop
4. finalize kitchen design and set up meeting with kitchen guy to visit site
5. meet on site with insulation contractors to finalize plan for spray foam insulation
6. decide what color/style shingles will go on roof
7. decide what color/style shakes and/or clapboard for siding
8. contact stairmakers to discuss plans for staircase
9. place order for front door
10. install septic system, trench and leeching field
11. research DIY installation of gas fireplaces
12. visit flooring depot finalize decision on wood floors
13. purchase and install window above garage
14. make a final decision about decking and railings

See, making progress already!