November 1 - The exterior trim is primed. The first coat of final paint is being applied.
November 2 - The final coat is now on the trim. Cedar shingles go where there is blue paper. Notice the nice crisp lines of green over the window.
November 2 - The corner trim looks nice and crisp also. The bathroom vent is barely visible over the window.
November 2 - The windows are masked on the inside so the room can be sprayed.
November 4 - This is the gas line going into the chimney for the gas logs. You can easily see the kink. It has been there for a while - maybe since it was installed - it looks like. It is not a good idea to bend a copper tube like that with no protection.
November 4 - Our gas man re-plumbed the gas into the chimney when he hooked up the water heater. He had to add a regulator because he had to increase the pressure in the line from the tank to get enough gas for the water heater. He also added one at the kitchen and one at the tank.
November 4 - This is the bottom of the water heater. The copper line is the gas line. The red (hot) and blue (cold) water lines will be connected Monday if all goes according to plan. The breaker box will be mounted to the left over the wires. The wires will enter the breaker box from the back.
November 4 - In spite of a 90% chance of rain threat, the stucco man got his scratch (first) coat on the foundation walls. He plans to put the final colored coat on today. We are planning to match the color below the front porch.
November 5 - The stucco matches the stucco on the house. It is also very close to the color of the soffit, fascia and frieze boards.
November 5 - The door hardware matches that in the house. The bedroom and bathroom have privacy locksets (you can lock them with a pushbutton). The walk in closet and HVAC closet have passage locksets (non-lockable).
November 5 - This is the attic access scuttle hole we added in the utility room. The center section pushes up to access the small attic. The laundry hall is through the door to the left and the door to the front porch is straight ahead.
November 8 - The closet rods, shelf standards and brackets are installed.
November 8 - The closet rods, shelf standards and brackets are installed.
November 8 - The plumber finished everything except the lavatory. Since the counter top did not get delivered when we wanted it (Friday), he could not plumb the sink. He did leave us the parts and prepared the pipes in the wall so when it is delivered (promised today - Tuesday), Willis and I will install it. That will complete the plumbing.
November 8 - The water heater is plumbed in and ready to go. As you can see, the electrical panel is also in place and fully connected.
November 8 - The security people finished their work today. These are two sensors outside the new master suite.
November 8 - The power is on in the suite! The electricians have to bring back some properly sized breakers and wire the well when we move the tank to a more secluded location. That will happen in a day or two.
November 8 - Willis began siding the addition today. He had trouble with the nail gun and did not get a lot done. We will have a new gun tomorrow and should be able to make much more progress.
November 8 - The breaker box is installed beside the water heater. The water heater (white) is plumbed in and the cover is on it. The wall will be covered with cedar shakes in the next day or two.
November 8 - There is a new number pad beside the utility sink for the security system.
November 8 - The AV (TV, phone, etc.) is in a box below the wire shelves in the closet.
November 8 - The security system is inside the closet just behind the key pad.
November 9 - The carpet is laid. It looks good. The air conditioning/heating is finished. The new thermostat and intake grills are visible on the wall. The electrical outlets are not in place but will be installed after the wall paper is hung.
November 9 - The counter top and lavatory are installed.
November 9 - The carpet went down nicely around the toilet.
November 9 - In spite of the nail gun and/or nail problems, one wall is done. We are going to Beaufort this morning to pick up another nail gun and nails.
November 10 - The lavatory faucet is installed and working properly. The blue boxes are where the sconce lights will be installed after wallpaper is up (tomorrow). We put an outlet close to the front edge of the counter top. Of course, the covers will go on the electrical boxes after the wall paper is hung.
November 10 - The new nail gun is working well. We have one side done and are well underway on the front.
November 10 - The dusting has been done.
November 10 - The wallpaper is about 75% done in the bedroom. It should be finished today. The electrical plates will be put on tomorrow after the paper has a chance to dry.
November 10 - The wallpaper is about 75% done in the bedroom. It should be finished today. The electrical plates will be put on tomorrow after the paper has a chance to dry.
November 10 pm - Two walls have shingles now. The new gun is working well.
November 12 - The mirror is hung and the lights are installed.
November 12 - The trim around the shower surround is painted. It needs to be caulked between the surround and trim and that will be done in the next day or two.
November 12 - The water tank is not behind the bedroom. It is hooked up and working properly. We extended the well casing so it is about a foot out of the ground (per code).
November 12 - The water tank is not behind the bedroom. It is hooked up and working properly. We extended the well casing so it is about a foot out of the ground (per code).
November 13 - The siding is completed. Once the shingles weather, they will match the silver color on the rest of the house. We used stainless steel nails so you should not see rust streaks on the addition like you see on the house.
November 13 - The utility panel on the back of the addition is shingled and looks good. The air conditioner that was selected is very nice. It is quiet and efficient. Good choice!
November 13 - This is the bedroom door from inside the bedroom. Notice the wood floor is barely visible. That is how it should be where the floor changes when you go into a room.
November 13 - With the door open, you can see the carpet and wood join under the door. The threshold we added matches the original floor well.
November 13 - With the door open, you can see the carpet and wood join under the door. The threshold we added matches the original floor well.
November 15 - The dresser is set up.
November 15 - The shower rod is in place. The finish is brushed nickle.
November 15 - Wire shelves are in the air conditioning closet. The shelves are adjustable.
November 15 - The round table is now set up.
November 16 - The garage/playroom is cleaned and almost ready.
November 16 - This is a view of the addition from the front door.
November 16 - The bed is now made.
November 16 - The device on the wall above the chair is the thermostat. The instruction booklet is propped up on the thermostat.