Removal of particle board – COMPLETE
Removal of all nails and old under layment – COMPLETE
Removal of appliances – COMPLETE

Installation of base boards – COMPLETE
Installation of chair rail – COMPLETE
Paint all bedrooms and hallway – COMPLETE

Install crown molding – PENDING
Paint all wood paneling – PENDING
Paint kitchen cabinets – PENDING
Tile bathrooms and laundry room – PENDING

So much work has been done to the house, I am literally amazed Karen and I were able to do it. We did recruit some of karen’s friends to help with painting, and I recruited a friend to help move some heavy stuff. So we didn’t do it all by ourselves, but most of the work did fall on us to do. I think now, even though not complete, karen and I have something we can truly feel proud of. We put our all into this house, and now the floors are being installed, we can really see what all we did and how really great it looks.

The wood seems a little dark in this image, it’s actually much lighter .. but still looks great either way. I have added tons of more images to the gallery if you care to view them, there are a few shots where you can see what the wood color actually is. The installers have been doing a kick ass job, and told me today that they should be done by saturday. So we should we moved in, within the next two weeks I hope.

Now that the house is as done as it can be, it’s time to make plans for moving. I have aquired the bare necessities in preparation for our move; by that I mean Direct TV HD and 6MB ADSL. This weekend a few friends are coming by for free beer and to help us pack, fun times ahead. This time around though, you will not see me lugging boxes all day. I am going to hire some movers to do it for me. I’ve met my hard work quota for the year.

thats it in a nutshell.