Week 3: Steel fabrication, getting ready for no walls!

While there were little items left to do last week at the house, the major hurdle was to measure and order the steel, now that we had everything clear to do so. By the end of the week, the steel was ready and onsite - this seemingly small load of steel will eliminate most of the walls on the first floor!

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Week 23: Landscaping and kitchen

Lorin, the front landscape contractor, was busy this past week getting all of the elements measured and laid out. By the end of the week, the front steps were in, as was the grass! Inside, Fred, the installer from Marcon Kitchens came in exactly on schedule and started the installation of the kitchen. He works alone, quietly and efficiently and has been doing a great job.

Week 22: Paint and stain

Paint samples abound inside as we work out the paint schedule. Meanwhile, outside, Nawkaw came by to put three sample colours on the outside. We are using their permeable masonry stain product which I've used a few times in the past to great success. Once approved, you can see the final results below...

Week 21: Basement flooring and front door

With most of the big deliveries in the house, we had John from A&J Windows install the front door so we could trim it out properly on the inside. Jampa began floor leveling applications in the basement. We are doing our best working with the existing slab, but it's not easy finding a happy balance of "what is level" sometimes.

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