December 18, 2010: Cedar Closet!

Eric adjusted the above-the-refrigerator cabinet door so that it would close.


He also lined the backs of my closet shelves with cedar planks. Mmm, it smells so nice!


Bennett is watching and helping (because you know he likes to hang out in my bright, fragrant room!).


Here's a glimpse of the mirror to be installed in the guest bathroom:


And here he is, **shhh!** {praying} again... ;)

...and not that he's not doing a fabulous, meticulous job... it's just good to know that he's humble about it.

December 16, 2010: Shower Fixtures

Eric is getting in the Christmas Spirit... he's even resorted to praying! (Shh! Don't tell him I said that.)


The corner cabinet door is finally installed...


...and the Wolf stovetop uncovered.


Here is a close-up of the exterior front window detail.


More fun with the faucets...


A little more painting...


And a new glimpse at the photo with which you all have become quite familiar...

Sorry... it was the only Christmas decoration our house would see this year since we are going to Florida to visit my family.

Oh, yeah! The shower fixtures! Guest bathroom...


...and master bathroom (not yet including the hand-held fixture).

December 15, 2010: Vince Visits

Eric helped Tony install the drains under the bathroom vanities. Because of the way they were made, Eric had to do some reinforcing and some creative design. Beautiful work.


Tony also installed the drains in the kitchen.


Fun with faucets...



The painters did some more painting...


Aaaannnnddd... Vince FINALLY paid us a visit!

I think he enjoyed himself!

December 14, 2010: Leona from Pella Drops By

Leona from Pella Windows dropped by to check out the windows and check any damage that might need replacing.


Tony started working on the pipes for the solar water heater at the back of the house.


Calvin worked on some caulking in the same area, while the painters touched up the rails.


Eric had the tough job of the day, converting the exterior hinges on the master bathroom cabinet door to interior hinges so that the door could open.


Here are some other cabinet and under-counter shots:



...as well as some of the faucets.



Yep, it's a pot-filler above the stovetop... :)

Oxtail soup, anyone?

December 5, 2010: Details, Details

Darrin and Eric worked on various other details around the house while Roger and Bennett cleaned up and moved lots of stuff to get ready for Calvin's team to come in on Monday to paint the outside. David Wong dropped by for a little while to help as well.


Darrin straightened the drawers and installed the pulls.


With David's help he also installed the quarter rounds over the flooring and baseboards.


And before Eric had to go run his errands, he worked on the master bedroom closet.