So close and yet so far!

Lots has happened since I last posted but there is still a lot left to be done.  We are really hoping the end is near!

March 19, 2019

Most of the tile is in and ready for grout!

 



March 21, 2019

Grout is complete.  I like all of my color selections except the shower floor and niche grout.  I wish it was darker.  The itty-bitty grout sample I picked looked much darker.  Oh well.  It looks good, I'm just afraid it will be hard to keep clean.

       

Glad I got to see my beautiful floors before they covered them up!  I'm also glad they covered them up before they painted the ceiling!


March 22, 2019

They finally took the scaffolding down so we could see the house again!


March 25, 2019

Our trees arrived!  The city of Fernandina is requiring us to plant 6 palm trees.  Palm trees are HEAVY!  It took lots of man power to get them planted.  It is nice to have strong men friends to help!  Now we have to water them twice a day for 30 days.


March 28, 2019

The crane arrived to put the A/C units and generator on the roof.


The electric panels were connected.

        

Interior door installation started.


The garage and atrium walls were stuccoed.


The A/C was connected.


The Generator & Outside A/C Units were installed.


March 29, 2019

Garage and Atrium Lights were installed.


March 30, 2019

Pocket Doors were installed.



April 3, 2019

The lower kitchen cabinets were installed.



They started installing the Crown Molding.


April 4, 2019

The Garage Doors were installed.



April 5, 2019

They started trimming out the doors, windows and window sills.  Lola will really enjoy watching the seagulls from her perch in the windows!


April 6, 2019

Lights!  We have lights in the craft room!


April 8, 2019

The trim carpenter is working very hard.  We're hearing that the elevator arrives tomorrow.  The appliances are supposed to be delivered Wednesday.  We're getting the crane again to move the appliances and vanities into the house.  That is supposed to happen Wednesday or Thursday.

It seems like we are awfully close, but we still don't have a gas tank, a driveway, railings or stairs to the roof.

We can't wait!!!

Stay tuned!

Location: 706 S Fletcher Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, USA

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