Mickey was rather excited when I came home for lunch last Friday. "Close your eyes." He even spun me around until I was dizzy, so it was really dramatic (I didn't know which way I was pointing). Then... surprise!
He had built the basement stairs!
While we will never again enjoy watching Gerard climb up the stringer (he became very adept at that!), this is much more convenient than (a) a ladder, or (b) going around outside to use the Bilco door. So handy to have actual real stairs!
And speaking of the basement, the drain waste vent plumbing is nearly done!
A fellow passing by a few weeks ago had heard our trailer would be for sale soon and asked us if he could buy it...turns out he's a plumber...and, months before we thought about putting a "for sale" sign in the yard, we've virtually sold our trailer, exchanged in part for some help with the plumbing!
And speaking of plumbing, don't the pressure tank and hot water heater look official?! Thanks to Steve for lending his truck and an extra pair of hands to bring home the water heater!
And on the floor above, Mickey is getting ready to lay the tile for the bathroom floor.
And speaking of tile, he's also ready to lay the tile in the entryway.
We think it is a much different "Welcome to our home" feel than Advantech!
And speaking of "Welcome to our home", the ceiling is officially complete! Stain, poly, the whole deal. It is a pretty exciting feeling!
We love the way it turned out too. It is hard to believe that this time last year we didn't even have a ridge beam yet!
We hope you'll come for a grand tour yourself sometime soon! :)
Well, back to work, but it's awfully exciting as we're nearing the end!
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