Less than a week later...

Constantly little things changing. Are we still going to move in at the worst time of the year? Looks that way. Anyone want to buy a condo???

Interior stucco has the base layer on.

Prep for shower in the master bath.

And in the training room bathroom.

The sauna has a removable floor. Very cool.

Update from last day in September.

Count down is on. I have to go over there more than weekly to keep up on the changes.

Exterior stucco is done and looks amazing.

Side of the garage view.

Fireplace hearths have been polished.

Roof top deck is underway.

Sauna is getting a floor soon.

Cool view.

Shower pans are passing the leak proof test.

Too fast to keep up on the changes...

Gone for a week again, I found lot's of changes. Some subtle, but it is fun to see the progress. We are still told Thanksgiving, but I think we are both in denial we are going to have to move during such a busy time of year.

Outside is primed for stucco.

As is the inside. Don't worry, we are not painting the walls blue.

The suspended hearth. I like it!

The stairs will go up here.

Oak floors went in on the second floor.

Cool shadows.

The fireplace on the third floor.

Shower pan is prepped.

Tile should follow soon.

Tim's rooftop deck.

The sauna is getting worked on too.

Details, details, details...

When I returned from Brian Head after being gone 2 weeks, I immediately went to the house. I was surprised things didn't look that different, but there was a ton of detail oriented stuff getting done. I had work to do and tile became an issue. That took a few hours on my part to resolve. I was way over budget (surprise, surprise), so I had to work at getting it down to a reasonable amount. Good bye beautiful recycled glass tile. I will survive. I went local and have a very nice 2x8 ceramic tile from Pratt and Larson that will go in our master bath.
I also went back this past week, so here are photos from both visits.

The 3rd floor railing/landing.

The wires that will hold up the stairs.

Tile in sauna floor.

2nd floor fireplace.

The trellis.

The glass in the bathroom was replaced. Now the neighbors can't see in.

Finish work.

Our mailbox slot from the inside.

Painting away... Primer is going on the walls.

Slowly, but surely.

Every week it looks more and more like a house. Spaces are becoming defined and it is taking shape inside out. Last night we were treated to a party at the opening of one of Corey's other projects. Apparently a lot of people have been following the progress of our house too. If you want to see some professional photographs, check it out at: http://www.architecturepath.com/project.php?id=9. But for now, here are pictures from yesterday.

Basement is lit up. I am glad we added this space.

Mudding and taping in final stages in the workout room.

The wood shows on the hangover.

The hearth is still in the process of drying. Forms should be moved soon.

Sheetrock, mud, tape. Will it ever be done?

Filling all the holes in the siding.

The fireplace on the third floor is framed. It will eventually be stucco.

The hearth is the heart of the home.

I met Corey on site and while there, the cement truck arrived to pour the hearth of our home. Exciting stuff.

The hearth is ready to be poured.

The first drops of cement off the truck.

It is game on!A tedious process.Making it look nice.3rd floor will have to be carried by buckets.

The garage doors are built.

PGE has put in the power underground.

Taping and mudding is starting, but all the sheetrock wasn't yet in.

Another week of progress...

Although it seems slow at times, there is always a lot of things happening. Some small, some big. Here is the latest:

Sheetrock out in the garage.

And the training room.

And the house itself.

More siding going up all the time. It is a very large box, but a nice looking one.