01AUG (day 31 of construction) – taping & “mudding” of the drywall commences. Note to insure dryness & no mildew, the furnace is set at 80 degrees & left on 24/7.
03AUG (day 32) – taping & mudding of drywall is finished.
04AUG (day 33) – blown-in insulation is installed in attic over “flat” ceiling areas.
05AUG (day 34) – driveway is smoothed & covered in 5/8 inch minus rock, giving us a freeway smooth drive. Septic installation completed, now we need toilets. Drywall sanded & primed; primary contains a sealer in its mixture, giving another vapor barrier.
07AUG (day 35) – drywall in garage taped & mudded. (Oh - Happy Birthday Dan!)
09AUG (day 36) – second coat of primer on drywall.
11AUG (day 37) – drywall finish painted; kitchen & bathroom cabinets delivered.
12AUG (day 38) – installation of electrical fixtures throughout house.
During this time we didn’t really take a break from property/house unless you count shopping at Ikea, Target, Sams Club & Frys Electronics for household appliances. Meanwhile Dan was operating our 60 year old Ferguson tractor when he noted no oil pressure. Upon removing the oil pan he discovered what looks like bearing “parts” in the oil – not good!
Also, Corrie has started landscaping the “yard” by planting rhododendrons, various trees, heather, etc. In the process she has learned about the northwest’s gardener’s number one enemy – the mole. Just like all that have preceded her, she has tried traps, poison, etc, with only partial success. For every mole that meets its demise, it seems like two take its place! Whack-a-Mole anyone?
Tomorrow, 15AUG, we finally get to move from our almost permanent RV site at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, WA, to our property (& almost done house) just outside of Sultan, WA!!!
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