Smokin'

Well, not officially. The wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves arrived today, but are not yet installed. Next major delivery is the kitchen appliances, which I'm greatly anticipating.

Other progress includes:

• Oak wood selected to be installed for the main and rear stairways (to match the living room's oak floors).
• Missing kitchen cabinets purchased and ready for installation.
• Heat pad to be installed under tiled family room floor (heaven for this barefooted homebody).
• Receiver/amplifier for the entertainment system arrived today (the speakers are on the way).
• Ordered the curtains for the master bedroom, because James loathes the morning sun when he's sleeping in.
• Mostly of the walls have the first and second coats of paint.
• Shower heads and faucets have been purchased.
• With timed, recirculating water system, hot water is currently reaching the kitchen in less than 2 minutes, instead of more than 5 minutes.
• Speaking of water, a pump is being added to increase the line pressure.

Next major bites out of the budget include the cork flooring for upstairs and the master bedroom, and the replacement windows (there are more than thirty). Also, the tub for the master bath, and my creaking old bones are in need of some therapy.