Tree Removal

We feel very sad to have to remove our tree in the backyard.

Brian is doing this all by himself.

Dirt removal

Huge mountain of dirt

Finally we"ll be able to see how much backyard we have left. They are removing the dirt in the next three days, it is taking 15 truck loads so far.

studio

Cabinets installed in my studio, shelves next.

the start of a kitchen

I love the way is turning out.

Floors installed

The floors are installed and the room feels like a room and not a construction site.

Recycle Floor

This a sample of the old floor being install in the addition. I hope when it is sanded and re-stained it would not have such contrast between slabs.

Marco

Hard-working Marco installing the floor.

This view is from the old house to the addition, the plastic wall protects us from the dust.

Hardwood Floors

They are almost done installing the hardwood floors today.

Jose Diaz, our contractor, found this old floor from another house he demolish.

It is the same exact floor that is in our old house.

We are planning to sand the entire first floor and re-stain it to match the whole house.

Kitchen Puzzle

The kitchen cabinets are being put together in my studio. They are planning to install them in two days!

It has been hard not having a kitchen for two months.

Studio flooring

Installing the studio floor. We decided to go with a

laminate floor since the studio will be a place to make messes and we do not want to worry about damaging the floor.

Studio Drywall

Drywall for Great Room

Insulation

Boxing the return

Jose Diaz, the contractor!

This is Jose Diaz, our favorite contractor!

Today the inspector approved the electrical but not the plumbing and gas.

We will have another inspection tomorrow.

The workers are finishing the details for tomorrow's inspection.