I honestly didn't realize how large of an undertaking it was to paint our whole house. I thought I was tired of painting at the old house, little did I know that we skipped lots and lots of steps in the painting process. I have learned all about paint sprayers, primer, tape, and plastic window coverings, yay me! I'm thinking about sending a video the DIY or HGTV channels to get my own show, maybe something like "The Remodeling Momma" or "How to DIY with your Spouse". I have paint in my hair that I'm afraid I'll never get out, I've ruined two pairs of sweats, and I can't tell you when the last time I shaved my legs was! Okay, possibly that was a little TMI, huh? My hand is almost permanently clenched like I'm still holding a paint roller and it's taken me three days to write this post because I can't stay awake long enough to form coherent thoughts. We painted until 12:45 am on Friday night, took Saturday off but we were so exhausted that it didn't feel like a day off. We were back at the house on Sunday by 9:30 am and didn't leave until 8:00 pm that night (p.s. Panda Express closes at 8:30 on Sundays) but everything was pained except for our bedroom and closet. Monday night we were back at the house after work to finish up the last rooms, we left at 9:45, good thing Kandis didn't have homework, poor kid. She's been such a trooper, especially since we have practically abandoned her this last month and a half. Tonight we ran back to the house so Mark could scrape the last of the snow from our front walk way and I could paint the linen closet. Finally! The painting is done,the plastic is off the windows and all the blue tape has been pulled off the trim.
The counters and cupboards are in (the island is amazing) but I have yet to see counter tops in the kitchen, not sure what the hold up there is. All the appliances are in the house except for the fridge, can't wait to see them in place. The plumber was there today, we have toilets but no septic. We have lights, but no electricity. The inspector was out and gave us the thumbs up for Rocky Mountain Power to come out and inspect so we can finally have permanent electricity rather than temp with extension cords strung out all over the house (because that's sooo safe...). Hopefully the electrician remembers where the house is so he can install the lights. They started digging for the septic tank today, hopefully we should be able to flush a toilet by Friday. Our builder has said that we will be done with everything by the middle of next week which means we should be able to close by the end of next week. Our loan officer seems to think that is something that shouldn't be a problem but we all remember the original loan application and closing issues, right?? It would be wonderful if we could move in next weekend since it is one of those fake holidays that Mark hates (only because he has to work and I don't).
We are headed to IKEA this weekend to look for towel bars, other accessories and possibly even furniture. I can't believe we are finally to that point and we haven't killed each other yet, whew.
LOVE my island!!! It is 9 feet long, hopefully the counter tops will arrive soon.
My little painter all decked out in his white suit.
Kandis's bathroom sink, it's mini but then so is the bathroom.
That is sooooo much tape!!! About 8 rolls actually when all was said and done.
Still love that island! The pink paper is covering the hardwood floors.
So excited to see them without paper and dust all over them.
My blue office. I love it!!!!
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