Progress....

Well, we've had another string of good progress happening at the Torgesen remodel! 

We've have this done or figured out:

• Outdoor patio is complete!  Gas fire pit is complete!
• Roofing was installed on the new areas added, so should be almost complete after fixing a few things.  No more leaks hopefully!  November is known for lots of rain.  
• All windows were installed... except for 2 windows were framed incorrectly will be fixed then installed, and 2 master bedroom windows need to be framed and installed later
• House wrapped and protected in Tyvek, siding will get done when Lance and his Dad can get back to it.  (see below)
• Electrical rough in almost done, just a few minor tweaks needed
• Drywall has been delivered, which took 5 guys and a huge boom truck.
• Cabinets have been measured 2 twice and ordered once!
• Beams moved, didn't cost that much to move them, and I'm so glad I did.
• Roofing cut back over large kitchen window to allow more scenery to show its beauty
• HVAC was figured out how to get heat to Alex's room without going through one of the many structural beams in the kitchen. 
• 3rd car garage storage/attic space flooring installed (so we can use it and start by bringing Halloween items up there!)

And last but not least, Lance had a meniscus knee surgery repair.  He's doing really well by the way.  Days 2 & 3 were very painful for him and he couldn't do much, but now the pain is very minimal and is getting around on crutches really well. He's back to work and ~ 5 more weeks to go and he can walk on it w/o crutches.  Just in time since our cabinets should be delivered around that time!

And we have an "end date".  I say "end date" because it's not exact at all... and likely will be later than I think.  But, at least its something.  ~Jan 2020.  I was worried it would be March 2020... So maybe February 2020 would be reasonable.  

Coming up (I think in this ~order, but I may be wrong) :

• Electrical, framing, sheer inspections
• Insulation
• Drywall, texture
• Painting
• Repair and refinish all oak flooring on the 1st floor
• New doors, window molding and trim in the house
• Cabinets installed
• Plumbing final work
• Electrical final work
• Counter tops
• Light/plumbing Fixtures installed
• Tile
• Detail finish work
• Clean... then were done

Our new flat ceiling living room 

The new bonus room is coming along!  Lots of nice light with the new windows and I love the vaulted ceiling in here! (kinda ironic since we removed the last one... but this one is different!)

Finished backyard patio, gazebo and gas fire pit!

New kitchen windows, the two plastic areas are where the new windows will go once they are framed correctly...

           

It stopped raining so our roof wouldn't leak, but it got cold and our house was CHILLY!  Without windows and no insulation, Alex's room was the coldest.  We put on some more blankets and kept him warm.  After (most) of the windows were installed, it really helped quite a bit with warmth.  

And here is the color of our new island!  I'm so excited to see this in person!

The electricians had an unusual way to keep their cords from getting tangled. I thought it was really cool!

We find our name everywhere... someday when someone is remodeling...they will wonder why Torgesen is labeled everywhere.