Quantum leaps

The siding installation is finished. Paint will be applied this week.

Here is the trench in which the utilities run.
They are in the ground and will be hooked up later today.

Today felt like we made quantum leaps with the house. The drywall was textured today, so it is ready for interior finishing. In addition, the house passed inspection for connecting the utilities, so by the end of the day, we should have power and water and gas and telephone service into the house.

Alberto has begun moving the dirt that was excavated for the foundation and spreading it around the yard. Monday the gutters will be installed. The back patio will be poured next week along with a pad for a garden shed. Wednesday or Thursday next week the garage doors will be installed. And the most exciting change will be exterior paint. We are having fine weather, so Duane wants to get the painting done before the weather goes south.

Monday or Tuesday, the hardwood for the floors should be delivered. The tile floors in the bathrooms and laundry will be installed. So, things are poppin'!

Stay tuned for more photos as the decorating progresses. As Duane says, "Now we have the blank canvas, and we can start decorating it!"