week 29: not done yet, but inching closer!

Nick of Diamond Drywall touched up all the holes, divots and bumps in the drywall. He also sheetrocked the subwoofer cubbie. Nice! Now, the drywall is done!







Pablo and Pancho of Aspen Painting, LLC spent the week on site painting the base and shoe and the last of the millwork and cabinetry. They also touched up all the walls and clear-coated the screen door. They’ll return for the punch list in a couple weeks.







Daniil of Anctil Plumbing installed the drain and water filter at the wet bar. He also leveled the water meter in the landscape strip so that I won’t trip on it getting out of the car. Finish plumbing is now complete!





We’re so close to being done. There’s some millwork, cabinetry, counter, low-voltage, flooring and electrical yet. I have been busy shopping for blinds (which are already here and waiting to be installed), furniture, linens and knick-knacks. Tune in next time for a little of this and that!

week 28: almost there!

Steve from Broadview Security (aka Brinks) completed the install of the new system. With the new windows and all the doors wired and the new keypad and panel in place, we are safe and secure. The security system is now done!










Seth and Matt of Integrated Technologies came by and began the finish installation on the low-voltage items. They’ll return to install all the AV equipment once we’re done with construction.













Ron and Chris from Stellar Cellars returned to oil the wine cellar racks a second time and install a rail for the countertop. They glisten in the light and look even more fabulous! The racking is now finished.

Peter of Classico Marmo returned to template the granite counter for the wine cellar. He’ll install it next week.

Jonathan and Sean of ecohaus installed the carpet in the two bedrooms, closets and family room as well as the transition strips between the carpet and linoleum. The wool carpet and extra poofy pad feel very comfy underfoot. Ahh…







Dana of Guillory Construction was busy with a lot of the little finish carpentry items this week. He installed the last bit of base shoe, cabinet knobs on the access panels in the laundry room, access door for the electrical panel, outside corner guards, recessed sash lifts, front screen door, exhaust grille, magnetic catch for the laundry chute, picture rail and doorstops as well as hung all the interior doors. He’ll be back to finish up the last bits of millwork.













Aaron of Portland Metro Electric installed more of the fixtures as well as the exterior outlets. Just a couple more items upstairs, outside and at the wet bar and he’ll be done. Check out the last two images of the door-activated closet light.










Pablo, Pancho and Rogelio of Aspen Painting, LLC caulked, primed and painted the millwork, cabinetry and trim that have since been installed. They also did the first coat on the screen door and started touching up some of the walls.

As you can see, we’re getting real close. Tune in next time for the final week of construction!

week 27: tile, hardwood flooring & cellar rack installations; final plumbing too!

Erik our contractor of Ostmo Construction put back the washer and dryer. Along with the laundry sink, they had been removed from the laundry room for the flooring install. I can’t believe we went three-and-a-half weeks without the washer and dryer. Well, it wasn’t that bad, as our neighbors graciously let us do several loads of laundry at their place. What great neighbors we have!

Ron Cowan of Stellar Cellars was on hand to oversee the installation of the wine cellar racking. He and Chris did a great job on the finish work as well. The Brazilian cherry wine racks are a glorious sight to see. It'll look even more fabulous once the counter top is placed on the center display. Now we need to start up the cooling unit and buy more wine.




With the compressor fixed, Peter of Classico Marmo was able to cut the granite and install the wet bar counter. He'll return to seal this slab and install a similar one in the wine cellar. We were very fortunate to catch Peter in a slow period, as he was able to get in and out in just over a week’s time. He also had a slab of granite in his warehouse that was very similar to the existing stone in the kitchen. Talk about luck!




Daniil of Anctil Plumbing installed the wet bar faucet, adjustable shower bar and showerhead in the basement and replaced the risers for the main floor basin and toilet. He'll return to put in the wet bar drain later.

A big thank you to Scott Foster of A-Boy Plumbing and Electrical Supply in Hollywood for all their help in selecting and specifying the plumbing fixtures. Scott was even able to suggest a better sink as an alternate when the one I had specified could not be on site in time. The new bath room, wet bar and laundry room look awesome! I couldn’t have done it without your generous assistance and expertise.







Yuri the tile setter of Art Touch Construction laid and grouted the tile at the wet bar. He also removed out a misdrilled tile in the shower. Upstairs, he cut out the old mildew-y grout between the tub and tile and caulked it. Now the upstairs bath looks new as well. With that, the tile work is complete.




Andrei and Val of Vic’s Hardwood Company installed the red oak on the stair landing and stained the landing and stair treads. They'll come back to seal the stairs once all the other work is done. This could possibly have been the smallest job ever for them. We really appreciate them coming out to do the job!




Chuck of ecohaus installed the custom transition strip between the hardwood and carpet. I was a little disappointed that the wood floor sinks in a couple spots when walked on but was told this is normal. Oh well. Dana of Guillory Construction had handmade the beautiful transition strips. Dana also installed the base moulding and shoe. Jonathan and Sean of ecohaus prepped for the carpet in the two bedrooms, closets and family room. They filled in the footing holes and laid the tack strips, and will return next week to install the carpet.




Aaron of Portland Metro Electric installed the ceiling fan timers, more of the light fixtures.







Cliff of NW Glass Specialties returned to install the shower door. How magnifique!




Tune in next time for final flooring, electrical & finish carpentry!