Shooting The Lid.

As expected, the drywallers started last week.  First thing they do is to put the ceiling up, so the insulation can be blown above it and the heat can be turned on.  Drywalling the ceiling is called 'putting the lid on' and blowing the insulation above the ceiling is called 'shooting the lid.'  I can't tell you how many times I've said that this past week just because it was fun to say.

After shooting the lid, the rest of the drywall was hung and this week, they're mudding.  I guess there are many layers of mud, then lots of messy sanding.  I've added lots of drywall photos below.

The other good news is that the siding is in - so exciting!!  I think we'll see some trim get started this week or early next.  And last but not least, it's now nice and toasty inside since we've been able to turn on the heat-I keep threatening to bring my sleeping bag and just camp out, that's how anxious I am to be in this space!

 

Garage Door.

While I was traveling this week, the most gorgeous garage door was installed!  It will have black strapping installed when it's finished, but that will come later.  I already love it, even before it's finished!

A trip to the kitchen shop this week finalized all bathroom, kitchen and pantry selections.  What a fun place to be!  We have cabinets, counters and drawer configurations all decided.  It makes me incredibly anxious to have it all come together in one space.

I've done some shopping for paint colors, flooring and window treatments this weekend.  I made some progress, so that's good.  I think the next step is to finalize paint colors, so I can coordinate carpet. 

The drywall was put off a week, while the propane and electric were all hooked up.  Lightbulbs are placed so now the drywallers can start Monday and actually see what they're doing, so that's a very good thing.  We expect the drywall to get started Monday and it will probably take 2-3 weeks to finish.

I had to take lots of pictures with the lights on, since it was such a happy thing!