Many, many things a'happening

Sorry the blogging has slowed. The computer isn't at the same location as where we're temporarily staying. Oh, and we are insanely busy readying the house and gutting/packing the old house.

This week we're getting carpet for Betsy, bathroom vanities/counter tops, final plumbing and electric, entry carpet, stair rail/balcony panels...other stuff likely that I can't recall off hand.

I'm headed off to pick up the super-cute shower curtain I ordered off Etsy. Yay!

Oh, I almost forgot...

On Monday, 6 inspections passed on the first try: plumbing, gas line, electric, low voltage, framing and HVAC. Holy moly! It's been a very good week.

We are in over our heads...

Or at least we are craaaazy busy.

Stream-of-consciousness update: windows, siding prep, tile picking, carpet ordering, doorknob picking, electric, plumbing, sinks and bathtubs, hardwood bids, insulation decisions, exterior lighting, interior lighting.

Coming up next: rough-in inspections on electric and plumbing, neighbor open house,

drying out house, insulation, drywall, siding, exterior painting. Oh, we have to pick out exterior paint color(s). Holy moly.

Andrew/Paul/Ryan, thanks for all of your help. We have to be nearing the halfway point, right? ;-)

I've uploaded tons of pictures for you to see the progress. Check it out.

Jan/Feb photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25768433@N02/sets/72157626472772366/

Mar/Apr photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25768433@N02/sets/72157626472716488/

Here's the latest picture taken of the exterior.

Mid-March Madness

We've been making a lot of progress on things, but the house "look" hasn't changed much in a couple of weeks. I'll post some recent pics soon. In the mean time, we've finalized plans and hired subs for the following.

• Insulation (ecobatt plus 1 inch spray foam)
• Drywall (typical)
• Some finish framing
• Some of the flooring (HW on main, carpet on bedroom wings, tile in bathrooms)
• Much of the finish plumbing

In theory, we're ready for rough-in inspections on plumbing and electric next week (fingers crossed). And siding is going up soon...next week?

Insanity.