I know no-one loves the tiles as much as me but I did think they looked lovely in the sunshine
Monday, 19 April 2010
Day 282 - Gratutitous Shower Pics
I popped round to the property to meet with Shaun and take a few pics. The sun was shining in through the window into the ensuite and the shower tiles
I know no-one loves the tiles as much as me but I did think they looked lovely in the sunshine
I know no-one loves the tiles as much as me but I did think they looked lovely in the sunshine
Day 280 - Downstairs Loo
When they were tiling the main bathroom I got a call from Shaun saying they'd run out tiles so could we order some more? We were a little surprised as we thought we'd measured/calculated correctly but ordered some more.
So it turned out that the builders had 'mislaid' some of the tiles somewhere in the house and thought they'd run out. Of course the tiles turned up so we have some excess.
Thanks to a comment from my lovely Sister about the 'wipeability' of the downstairs loo we decided we needed something to the side of the loo, enter the mislaid tiles, which have also made the splashback.
Apologies for the crappy photos, my beloved Fujifilm camera has developed a problem with the lens cover so these were taken with my Blackberry camera.
So it turned out that the builders had 'mislaid' some of the tiles somewhere in the house and thought they'd run out. Of course the tiles turned up so we have some excess.
Thanks to a comment from my lovely Sister about the 'wipeability' of the downstairs loo we decided we needed something to the side of the loo, enter the mislaid tiles, which have also made the splashback.
Apologies for the crappy photos, my beloved Fujifilm camera has developed a problem with the lens cover so these were taken with my Blackberry camera.
Day 282 - Front Landscaping
The slabs are all in place for the front landscaping
Area in front of the front door
Side path
Path up to the house
Path in front of the bay and kitchen window
All the gaps will be filled in with natural stone chips, that will compress down well and won't get stuck in your shoes!
Area in front of the front door
Side path
Path up to the house
Path in front of the bay and kitchen window
All the gaps will be filled in with natural stone chips, that will compress down well and won't get stuck in your shoes!
Day 282 - List of jobs still to do
We are finally approaching the final furlong (hey, it's Ascot I'm allowed a racing term!) of the never-ending build.
Shaun is now saying one more week.... There seems to be a fair amount to be done in this last week but I've decided to go with optimism for a change.
Things that still need to be done:
Utility Room build - Shaun flippantly said it's only 5 units! - and a sink and a worktop...
Loft insulation & boarding
Front Landscaping
Masticking (not sure I really know what this means though)
Bathroom Mirrors (one of these is waiting electrician input)
Fire-safe glass above the Fire Door into the indoor shed/storeroom
Remaining lights to be fitted
UFH thermostats (again waiting on Electrician I think)
Skirting boards off in the hallway (so they can fit the flooring without needing beading)
Juliet Balcony
Shower Door in main bathroom
Also Shaun's suggested if we want any accessories fitted in the main bathroom we should get them this week so the guys can use the special water cooled drill they've had to hire to fit them. This was after they'd burnt out two regular drills - eek!
Oh and we need to source and buy a new, smaller greenhouse so the lads can create a foundation for it.
Things that definitely won't happen this week:
Front door - we are waiting to hear from the Joiners and for the side panel to come in stock
Magic cleaners - every time I've sucked my breath in at the state of something, Shaun has assured me the cleaners that come in at the end of the job will sort this out, hence they've become known as the magic cleaners as I'm not sure how they're going to get everything (especially the kitchen) back to how it was before.
Then I think we're into Snagging List territory
Wednesday the carpet fitters are coming to measure up and hopefully Friday will see BT to re-connect the phone line.
I'm feeling slightly more confident about getting the decorator booked now. Better get going on the second batch of paint samples, the first were all too pinky/lilac.
Shaun is now saying one more week.... There seems to be a fair amount to be done in this last week but I've decided to go with optimism for a change.
Things that still need to be done:
Utility Room build - Shaun flippantly said it's only 5 units! - and a sink and a worktop...
Loft insulation & boarding
Front Landscaping
Masticking (not sure I really know what this means though)
Bathroom Mirrors (one of these is waiting electrician input)
Fire-safe glass above the Fire Door into the indoor shed/storeroom
Remaining lights to be fitted
UFH thermostats (again waiting on Electrician I think)
Skirting boards off in the hallway (so they can fit the flooring without needing beading)
Juliet Balcony
Shower Door in main bathroom
Also Shaun's suggested if we want any accessories fitted in the main bathroom we should get them this week so the guys can use the special water cooled drill they've had to hire to fit them. This was after they'd burnt out two regular drills - eek!
Oh and we need to source and buy a new, smaller greenhouse so the lads can create a foundation for it.
Things that definitely won't happen this week:
Front door - we are waiting to hear from the Joiners and for the side panel to come in stock
Magic cleaners - every time I've sucked my breath in at the state of something, Shaun has assured me the cleaners that come in at the end of the job will sort this out, hence they've become known as the magic cleaners as I'm not sure how they're going to get everything (especially the kitchen) back to how it was before.
Then I think we're into Snagging List territory
Wednesday the carpet fitters are coming to measure up and hopefully Friday will see BT to re-connect the phone line.
I'm feeling slightly more confident about getting the decorator booked now. Better get going on the second batch of paint samples, the first were all too pinky/lilac.
Sunday, 11 April 2010
Day 274 - Second Fix Lighting
A somewhat random collection of lights that have gone up around the house...
Bedside lights - with directional reading lights
A light-up mirror for the hair/make-up area
Eco-friendly spotlights in Study & Den
Bedside lights in the boys bedroom (and some random extra holes). These have been carefully measured to (hopefully) be at the right position in the bunk beds
Bedroom cupboard light
Blurry pic of the lounge lights - the leccy hates them, says they were 'tricky' to put up. In fact he hasn't liked many of the lights!
Bedside lights - with directional reading lights
A light-up mirror for the hair/make-up area
Eco-friendly spotlights in Study & Den
Bedside lights in the boys bedroom (and some random extra holes). These have been carefully measured to (hopefully) be at the right position in the bunk beds
Bedroom cupboard light
Blurry pic of the lounge lights - the leccy hates them, says they were 'tricky' to put up. In fact he hasn't liked many of the lights!
Day 274 - New Stairs
Well, new stair parts, ie bannisters, handrails etc
Lovely Richard Burbidge White Oak
Lovely Richard Burbidge White Oak
Friday, 2 April 2010
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