Week 1 (July 8): Trees cut, outside shingles stripped, framing begins. | |
Week 2 (July 15): Roof framing is underway. | |
Week 3 (July 22): Old kitchen is demolished! | |
Week 4 (July 29): Windows are installed, plumbing work begins. | |
House Tour (July 29): Take a photo tour of the rest of the house, to see life in a construction zone. | |
Week 5 (Aug. 5): More plumbing, more framing, electrical work begins. | |
Week 6 (Aug. 12): Furnace replaced, insulation work, more lumber piled up. | |
Week 7 (Aug. 19): Sheetrock and plastering for walls! | |
Week 8 (Aug. 26): Cabinet delivery and installation! | |
Week 9 (Sept. 2): Pergo flooring installed. | |
Week 10 (Sept. 9): Corian counters, lights installed. | |
Week 11 (Sept. 16): Tile floor installation begins, lots more carpentry work. | |
Week 12 (Sept. 23): Tile floor installed and grouted, plastic dust shields removed, tile backsplash installed, appliances hooked up. | |
Week 13 (Sept. 30) and beyond: Pergo floor uncovered, wall holes patched, Corian put over heating, painting underway | |
Final photos (Nov. 14): Painting and wood staining finished; closet system installed |