Can I close now? How 'bout now?

Lots of finishing stuff happening at the house. There has been lots of drama with getting the closing done. We were supposed to close today (Friday the 20th) but have had some issues with the loan people sitting on some information that slowed things done. Whatever - the house isn't going anywhere and hopefully we'll be closing some time next week. All that annoyance aside the house is looking awesome and getting very close to being done. These photos are actually a few days old at this point so there are even more things done at the house but I wanted to get these up so you can see what's happened since the last post. Also, I figured out how to batch upload photos so get ready for a picture extravaganza.

 Miles has been pushing himself and his subcontractors really hard to get things finished up. Everyone looks a little haggard and tired but we really appreciate his hard work to get the job finished.

 The gutters are up on the back of the house.They look great and will get painted the same color as the rest of the trim eventually.

 Motion lights are up on the back corners of the house.

 This is the vent for the hood vent over the stove which is now installed.

 You can see the splash guards on the gutters in the spots that really dump water when it rains. The gutter will be tied into a buried pipe that will drain water away from and around the house.

 The orange flags mark the official lines where the fence will go. That should be going in on Saturday.

 Outdoor outlets are in.

 This is the pad for the A/C compressor. I think it now has the compressor sitting on it but like I said these photos are a few days old.

 Another gutter photo.

 Miles redid the back door threshold which looks a lot better and the drip guard should divert water away from the siding. 

 Lights are all in! Well mostly. A few of them are dummy lights that will get replaced once they get in from being ordered. This one in the kitchen is my favorite by far.

 Another light (this one from Ikea) and you can see some of the finishes in the kitchen. My mom has also been in town this week helping me pack our apartment generally offering emotional support during all this craziness. I can honestly say this is one of the most difficult and stressful things I've ever done. Harder by far than planing a wedding or even grad school. But it's a good stress because we're really excited about it. FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS!

 

 Hood vent.

 Garbage disposal. and plumbing under the kitchen sink.All the inspections - building, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC are all passed. Congrats and thanks to Miles and all the subcontractors.

 Another view of the kitchen.

 Pantry for the shelving. And why is there an outlet in the pantry you might ask? Because we'll be putting in controls for the installed speakers in the house and back yard eventually. Thanks again Clapp boys for the great idea.

 Back porch light.

 Awwww.....It's cute.

 Lights.

 I love this. Miles left the box and plastic bag over the hallway light in the hall to protect it from dust while things are getting buttoned up. Great idea.

Hall bath light.

 Toilets are in and usable. I've already taken the browns to the super bowl. Sorry for the TMI but this is an important step in any mans life and I felt a huge sense of accomplishment in breaking in the bathroom for the first time.

 Plumbing trim is in.

 Shower head. 

 Delta Leland for all the bathrooms if you're wondering.

 Emon made some really nice thresholds using old wood from the roof. 

 40 Gallon water heater is installed.

 This is a dummy top and faucet to stand in while inspections are done. Once the correct size vanity top comes in we'll switch out faucet for the Delta Leland faucet with the 8" spread.

 More master bath stuff.

 Shower trim in the master bath. This head will get replaced with one that has a hose and pull down head eventually but this will work for the time being. Hopefully that other head got ordered with the other fixture stuff. There's always something to check on.

 Grout is done.

 Tile work around the mantel in the office. The floor guys have already started sanding the floors and they are going to look SOOOOO good. Can't wait to see those finished.

 Hallway can lighting.

 Laundry closet is ready for appliances once the floors are finished.

 Side light on the front porch.

 

 Under counter lights in the kitchen.

 

Kitchen faucet - Danze brand. I really like this guy and the modern pop it gives to the home.

More photos to come soon. Stay tuned.