getting close to the end

They've finished the floors and are working on doors.... here is a picture of the hardwood in the kitchen:












Then here are a few from the basement:




















And last... the studio room where the drums will be:

quick update - flooring has started

They started the hardwood floors today! And we decided to have them hardwood the dining room too.... lots of stuff to move.

Also included is a picture of the basement shower (just got tiled).

Half-way mark - 4 weeks

Cabinets have started !!
Thanks Rich and John! See the hard work over on the right ->.

We've hit the halfway mark. The contractor has completed all drywall work and all walls are primed.
Remaining work is:
1) floors (pergo in the basement, hardwood in the kitchen and tile in the downstairs bath)
2) basement doors and windows (and the egress thingy)
3) tile in shower in basement
4) install fixtures (lights, toilets, sinks, vanities)
5) punch list of other small things finishing up
6) other things I forgot :)

I have a lot to do too:
1) finish kitchen cabinets (see below)
2) install appliances in kitchen
3) install doors in studio (400 lb door , aarrggghh)
4) painting
5) who knows what else....


So, here is a quick video of the basement as it is now, primed and ready for the floors.

another week gone by, middle of 4th week

The contractor estimated 2 months. Well, we're at week 4 and they have kicked some butt.

Drywall is up and taped and almost done in the basement, completely done in the kitchen and almost done in the bathroom. Just need some sanding in the basement and bathroom, then priming.

They still need to do the floors and windows/doors, those are the next big things. They also need to tile the bathroom.

They have completed the tile in the upstairs bath and its gorgeous!

I've made a quick video tour from last week and here it is, hopefully this works.

Here is a photo of the main part of the basement as it stands tonight:

inspection time

Inspections of the basement work came today. I think they went well. I'll find out more tonight.

Contractor is now suggesting that the big hole in my yard get bigger and that they do a full doorway into the basement!! Now, I've always wanted a door there, but we simply can't afford this kind of extra cost at this time... Anyone want to chip in to get a door installed?

Here is a picture of our kitchen... primed and almost ready for hardwood floors:


They've also dropped in the bathtub. See, isn't it exciting :)