Framing is done . . . need to finish plumbing and wiring

Tile from Spain and Mexico . . . actually it was cheap . . . but it sounds rich.
Duke and Roxie's dog door obscured by the water heater. Duke files a formal protest.
Door from bedroom into living room
New over the stove microwave, hood, light. I think deb planned this well in advance.
Electrical is in. Now for the wiring
Door from the living room into the bedroom. Needs some dry wall where the window was.
Finally got Deb in a pic. Door from livingroom into "Roxie's Room".

Call in the troops

John and Becca discuss the fine art of hanging can light.Scott get's angry at some escaping electrons and takes out a switch. Unbeknownst to him, the power is off and the eletrons "have left the building."
Becca consults the Electricians bible in search of the true answer.
The elusive Catzilla appears for a cameo appearance and to learn the fine art of drilling. Thanks for coming Erin.

Final touches for framing and windows go in.

Roxy checks out the new tub area . . . she really likes baths.New Windows In!
Well almost, we were missing one. Roxy inspects framing for whirlpool bath.
Duke reports that one window is missing.
Not the best pic . . . but this is the octagonal window over the throne room.

Time to roof . . . we are about 6 weeks ahead of schedule

Roof prep.John gets a bigger hammer.
Finished roof.
Deb gets a toilet that flushes.

Out with the old fireplace . . . being replace with a clean burning propane.Waterheater being sized . . . yes our own waterheater just for our bath.
Duke says roof. Yes the roof is on.
Awaiting framing and new fireplace.
Roof prep.

Week 2 day 3 and just about done

All wall studs in!
Roof heading for Roof Framing Inspection!

Week 2 of framing . . . things are taking shape

Just about ready for the lid.

Stuff Arrives

Over 3 ton of stuff arrives including all electrical, insulation, carpet, and tile. This is why we wanted the oversized garage to store stuff. All the fun was in unloading it.

Framing -- Day 1
Inspector Duke hard at work.
Day 2

Day 3 and the trusses go up.



Gentlemen, start your saws!