The Clarks Build a House

Our counters were installe done week ago. They look awesome. We have received all of our final inspections. Yeah! Today the seeded, laid straw and “tacked” our yard. I cleaned…unfortunately I have so much more cleaning to do!!!

Electric final and hvac final complete, plumbing final Tuesday after counters are installed. Final grading done by tomorrow…winding down the home stretch! (literally). We finished the hardwoods completely, so all the flooring is done on the first floor except for my closet, which gets carpet. Pictures are back porch, kitchen looking towards the front of the house, kitchen looking east, master bedroom, master tub area, laundry room looking into bathroom, study. The paint colors are off in the photos due to the flash…and everything is covered in saw dust from the floors, but a little elbow grease and trim, and we will be in. 

Our interior is progressing…here are some pics of the master bedroom, two of the tile work in our bathroom shower, master tub(it is blurry, I will take a better shot later), kids bathroom, kitchen, and a very dirty kitchen floor.

All was good. Then I received a phone call from my husband saying that one of the hvac units was now laying in the middle of 95 northbound, and he was very far away, still working. The unit had fallen out of the trailer that was delivering them to our house. I arrived and the unit was over straddling the shoulder and slow lane. I called 911 and reported it. They said a unit would be right out. Right before my eyes, our unit (which was still in the box, in one piece, and would have been usuable) was hit by a tratcor trailer. This flipped it into oncoming traffic. Cars were slamming on their brakes, and everyone was managing to avoid the box. I was panicking at this point, waiting for the police. Then a car went out of control trying to avoid the unit, and crashed into the concrete of the bridge, spinning, and hitting again. I freaked out. Normally I am good in these situations but this time I was not. I started crying I was so scared someone got hurt. It seemed like forever before the police arrived. Everyone in the car was ok. The police were very kind. Our unit was very crumpled.  My husband missed all the action. He pulled up when the tow truck was pulling out

I tell ya..always an adventure.

Our siding is almost 100% complete…the flooring is under way…primer is complete, painting the rooms individual colors is ongoing- so far we have painted the kitchen, lr, both kids bedrooms, and the master bath. We are getting there!

So here is more detail. Pics of before the walls were closed in. Pipes, electric, beams, 2×4…this is what it looks like under the drywall. My favorite thing abou the whole house is my backyard.

After some serious delays we are making progress! The first photo is the exterior-getting there! Second is the dining room, third is living room looking out to back yard, fourth is master bedroom looking out to back yard.

The exterior is almost compete (not including siding). Almost all of the doors and windows are in. The framers have to fix a few things and then they are done!

We are making progress. The framing is nearly complete. They delivered shingles and windows today. All that installation can begin before the framing is complete. They still have the steps on the porches and interior and the columns to install, a few finishing touches, and the framing is complete! We have an active electric service now also. Rough plumbing, hvac, and electric start Monday. Next week will be busy!

It seems as if the framing is dragging on…our framer is definately taking longer than I expected. It has been very hot and they are knocking off at noon…