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 13, 2010: Eric's New Assistant...

Mizue came with Eric today and helped by taping up some of the tears in the paper covering the floor.


Eric was filling in holes here and there as well as finishing the closet fixtures.


And Bobo was working on some more electrical stuff.

Don't the hall lights look beautiful, all lined up (it's the laser!)?

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.

November 16, 2010: Down to the Details

Short day today.

Guest bathroom threshold...


Begin linen closet shelves...


Early b'day greetings...

November 13, 2010: Finishing the Exterior

Eric and Darrin worked today. Darrin worked on finishing the exterior bands and skirts.


Then he installed the valances under the kitchen cabinets.


Meanwhile, Eric finished flooring the closet in the master bedroom.

The laser is to set the shelves in the closet. Future project.

After installing the doors, he took a little time to play with his buddy.


After Bennett got home from helping Wally with orchids at KCC Farmers' Market, he helped Eric grout the glass blocks.

November 4, 2010: Mirror, Mirror

Eric worked on the closet shelving so that we can move into the guest room this weekend... the hole is going into the wall on Monday!


The Aloha State Sales estimator came by to take the measurements for the kitchen cabinets. And, no, to my shame I didn't get his name. He was leaving when I arrived :(. I was thankful to get his photo!


UPS Freight dropped off the mirror for the master bathroom. I wasn't here for that either! However, I CAN say that I was in one of my favorite places: Beckie's house, studying the book of Esther! Trade-offs...

I think we may sand the mirror so that it closer matches the vanity... sort of a whitewashed wood look.

We had a visitor this afternoon: Kiha! Stopped by between Palolo appointments.

November 3, 2010: Stove Hood Installation

The kitchen tile is finished except for the sealing, which Bennett will do tomorrow.


Eric and Bobby began installing the stove hood, starting off with my favorite tool--the laser level! The white stuff on the chimney is caulking to seal it.


The sheet metal to conceal the chimney will be put on Saturday.

Eric also began installing the shelves into the spare bedroom closet, using HIS new favorite tool--the puka making jig!


We're beginning to see the end... it's even fun relaxing on the lanai!