Well we reached a major milestone on Wednesday, by finalizing and ordering the kitchen cabinets. I am not sure if others go through the same process, but we sat through four (4) different sessions averaging about three (3) hours each, to reach the final design, style and most importantly, price. We did have a nice surprise in the final price. Not sure if it just here in North Carolina, but if you have the cabinets installed, you have no sales tax. The difference between sales tax and installation was about three hundred dollars ($300.00). We opted for the installation (check into this if you are about to order cabinets). In the current state of the house, we may be optimistic, but Brent has scheduled delivery of the cabinets for November 1, 2007. This smells like the making of a poll question.
Other news for positive progress. The Renovation Crew has started the framing on the interior of master bath and closet. Just a few minor modifications but the work is coming along great. On Thursday, the roof off the bathroom near the kitchen and the walk-in pantry will be removed and new roof framed. The building inspector is due Thursday morning to look at the job on the rafters. Our final poll results were 58% think the inspector will pass the extension on the first attempt. I agree with the majority.
Other news for positive progress. The Renovation Crew has started the framing on the interior of master bath and closet. Just a few minor modifications but the work is coming along great. On Thursday, the roof off the bathroom near the kitchen and the walk-in pantry will be removed and new roof framed. The building inspector is due Thursday morning to look at the job on the rafters. Our final poll results were 58% think the inspector will pass the extension on the first attempt. I agree with the majority.
UPDATE - 10:15 am - Thursday, August 30, 2007. IT PASSED on the first attempt. We received the approval from Kings Mountain code enforcement on the extension and have received approval to install the roof on the extension. Put a bonnet on that baby!! Great work from the gang at RENOVATION CREW. http://www.renovationcrew.com/index.html
The contractor leveling the first floor made an apperance after lunch on Wednesday. This may be a bigger accomplishment than ordering the cabinets. The final four (4) foundations for the support piers were dug and poured and the piers should be built today. This would mean that the floor leveling should be complete this week. I am still holding my breath.
The roofing contractor is expected to begin roofing the extension on Monday, September 3, 2007, if we have approval from the inspector. Brent still has some minor materials items to purchase for the roof.
Waiting on the final HVAC quote before evaluating and awarding the contract. We are currently in the process of having plumbing contractors do a walk through of Zelda to produce a quote. Brent has them scheduled over the next few days. Our first scheduled plumber visit for 6:00 pm Wednesday was a no show.
Summary, very positive results on hump day.
The contractor leveling the first floor made an apperance after lunch on Wednesday. This may be a bigger accomplishment than ordering the cabinets. The final four (4) foundations for the support piers were dug and poured and the piers should be built today. This would mean that the floor leveling should be complete this week. I am still holding my breath.
The roofing contractor is expected to begin roofing the extension on Monday, September 3, 2007, if we have approval from the inspector. Brent still has some minor materials items to purchase for the roof.
Waiting on the final HVAC quote before evaluating and awarding the contract. We are currently in the process of having plumbing contractors do a walk through of Zelda to produce a quote. Brent has them scheduled over the next few days. Our first scheduled plumber visit for 6:00 pm Wednesday was a no show.
Summary, very positive results on hump day.
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