Our building permit was approved, so as far as the City of Portland is concerned, we are DONE! :)

The bank inspector just stopped by as well and took a few photos (even though its a train wreck around here…) This should allow the final draw for our builder to be released and we can begin the process of closing on our permanent loan.

The granite company is stopping by again shortly, as I found some shoddily-patched chips in our counter. I’m torqued the installation guys tried to hide this stuff, so they better replace it! Our cabinet company is also coming back to add some trim to the base of the cabinets and install all our hardware for us. Then I’ll be installing glass in our cabinet doors and vacuuming dust out of every nook and cranny.

Speaking of vacuuming, our carpeting was installed in the basement and staircases last week. I bit the bullet and bought a Dyson to assist in our major clean-up. Our old commercial vacuum started smelling like burned plastic every time I’d use it, so the belt was likely toast. It also never stood up on its on (the joint was busted) so it needs some major refurbishing. I may still take it in and use it as a supplemental garage vacuum. It is too heavy to lug up and down the stairs too.

I ended up finding a clearance Dyson Slim DC18 for $279 at Office Max because the box was beat up but it was still factory sealed, and I can’t believe I ever lived without it. The hose reaches 17 feet and is built in with attachments on the vacuum body for easy access. It also has a pivoting ball style design and the head fits into all the corners and sucks dirt out without me even needing the hose in many cases. It is all floors too, so it vacuumed up our hardwoods, tile and rugs in nothing flat. I LOVE IT! And OMG the cat hair… OMG. I’m surprised Jeremy hasn’t died yet!

Here’s some photos of the carpeting:

So anyway, now its just death by a thousand cuts. Here’s a short list, just to keep myself on task:

• Deep clean EVERYTHING
• Varnish trim/medicine cabinet in main bath and hall
• Install laundry shoot doors/latches in main and basement bathrooms
• Apply last coat of varnish on kitchen trim
• Restore 2 antique light fixtures and hang (3 done now)
• Hang mirror in main floor bath
• Tile mirror for basement bath
• Paint porch steps and patched area on stoop
• Prime and paint patched drywall areas
• Touch up paint as necessary
• Touch up stain/varnish as necessary
• Paint closet bi-fold doors
• Install towel racks, toilet paper holders, hooks, etc. in bathrooms
• Install shower curtains in basement and attic bathrooms
• Hang kitchen door
• Install antique doorknob hardware on all interior salvage doors

One Response to “Approvals… Woot!”

1. Katie says:

   July 18, 2008 at 11:36 am

   Your house is adorable!! Thanks for sharing a glimpse into a project closer to completion. Keep up the good work!