Move in!

The house is clean, quiet and ready for move in day tomorrow.  Over the Christmas break, the finishing trades have been diligent at coming to fix up the last remaining items.  The family is ready to start life in their new home and while the next couple of weeks will be chaotic I'm sure, the reviews so far are great.  We have built a very practical home with some great finishes and the exterior seems like it will fit into the neighbourhood for years to come.  This build has been very enjoyable, with responsiveness on the client's end making the process very smooth.  Enjoy!

Plumbing...check!

Tony, Mario and Rui came by for half a day to finish all of the little plumbing tasks that were being held up by the lack of countertops.  

Painter returns

With the other signs of finishing comes the return of the painter.  Mick will be in the house for another few days doing all of the little touch ups, repairs and final coat on the now-installed shoe mold.

Kitchen now complete!

With the countertops in, we can finally say we have a completed kitchen!  The guys from Rosedale Kitchens were in to do some finishing touches, as other things are also being done to prepare for move in day...

Countertops... check!

The countertops went in today in the kitchen and laundry room.  Danny and Marlen opted for a light coloured island and grey surrounding countertop to contrast against the light and dark cabinetry.  Looking good.  The crew was in there well past 7pm so it was a fairly long day.

Water meter, trim carpentry complete

Juvee has pretty much finished up trim carpentry - we're now ready for Mick to come in for the last painting touches.  Meanwhile, Tony was in to install the water meter today.

Mudroom Installation

Shawn and the gang were in today to install the mudroom cabinets while Juvee was busy installing the shoe mold and door handles.

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Floors finished

Between Saturday and today we got two more coats of varathane on the natural coloured floors.  Looking great!

Kitchen odds and ends, and clean up time

Shawn was in to finish some of the panels etc in the kitchen and I also had Nicki come in to start the cleaning - mainly the bathrooms and windows for now before she's back for a full day in another week or so.

Fireplace painted up

Mick snuck in right before we get the floors recoated to prep and prime the fireplace.  Looking good!

Tub in place as plumbing continues

Tony, Rui and Mario were in today to get all of the finishing done that they could do before the countertops go in.  The freestanding tub on an angle was a nice solution to the positioning of the shower and the rest of master ensuite elements - and idea I stole from Anna at 322 Rathburn... thanks Anna!

Jack of all trades

At this stage of the house, it's nice to have Juvee around.  I use Juvee for lots of different jobs at all of my sites - and here he's been working like a dog to install closets, vanities, some appliances, flooring and even the fireplace surround!  Thank you Juvee!

More finishing touches

More finishing touches this week.  Painting is 90% complete, as is the kitchen (the counters are being templated next wednesday).  Juvee was in most of the week setting up Ikea cabinets and closets and getting the laundry room sorted out.  Finally, the glass was installed today.  In a couple of weeks, once the counters arrive, we will be ready for the plumber to come in and make the house fully functional!

Some painted rooms...

We will wake you up today by showing you Zachary's room colour - wow!  Some hate it, others love it... I actually really like the bright contrast in the room... it reminds me of my youngest's bright, electric pink room

Others are a little more subdued... go back to sleep....

Finishes continue!

Progress!

Appliances ready to install

With the kitchen more than half done, it's ready for appliances.  I like to have the appliances on site while the kitchen guys are there, just in case there are any issues we need to adjust for.  Looking good!

Garage door closes things up

Paul from First Class Garage Doors was in today, doing his usual meticulous garage door install.  Tada - we have a front of the house!

Painting continues

Blogging about paint progress can be as boring as... well... watching paint dry!  Nevertheless, the boys are making great progress inside.  The basement trim is almost done, and they'll be starting the wall paint next week.