Progress Update

So, our deadline to try and have the cabin finished has been 11/15 for awhile now. We've been nervous about the progress, but our builder has been saying he'll meet that date. He's had some delays and things have been taking longer than he'd like, so today he told Dan that he's going to have another guy and his crew do the siding next week so he can focus on getting the basement done. This is great news because it means he is serious about meeting our deadline even if it means hiring more help.

This week we are going to look at limestone for the fireplace hearth and two half-walls in the basement. We're also going to order the carpet so that they can get out there for the measurements. We ordered the countertops last week and they should be measuring this week for installation mid-November. Amber and Brent are coming out on Saturday to help us finish painting the upstairs and finish the doors/trim. Since the doors are knotty pine we aren't staining them but just finishing them in a few top coats to retain their natural color. Our flooring has arrived too from Direct Buy. It looks so nice! I can't wait to get that installed too! Maybe Nov 10th?? The fireplace materials should arrive that weekend also, so that will be fun to get the entire family room done hopefully in a few weeks.

Anyway, one of my favorite things is to be organized and have a timeline for this project. Its been tough since we don't control most of it, but I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel! I know its risky to say this since there are still so many things that can get delayed... but I think we'll be done by Christmas :)