The cork flooring and travetine tile finally arrived. However, the tile is being returned because it was darker than desired. The goal is to match the existing tiling in the kitchen and dining room, and extend it into the adjacent family room and around to the entryway.
With the parts finally arriving, and it's easier to determine how to install the tub and shower's walls, decisions have been made. Hopefully we can match the existing marble to finish around the tub!
Friday, March 30, 2012
Friday, March 23, 2012
Nothing to see
Move along, move along, nothing to see... Literally. The first chore of our new contractor was to clear away the massive heap of garbage created and left behind by the predecessor.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Rub-a-dub-tub
At last, the whirlpool bathtub for our master bathroom has arrived!
I'll spare you from any photos of me actually enjoying the tub... However, it's been since I was a young child that I could comfortably take a bath. A disadvantage of being 6'3". I may pretend to be the captain of Ark Ship B from the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and decide to never leave my tub once in.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Hang ups
After several failed attempts, we finally got AT&T to the house to install the land-line phone connection.
First, they claimed the address did not exist. Then they claimed service was enabled at the house, and needed to talk to the former owner. Well, formerly it was bank-owned, so I had to pop that bubble. Even more ludicrous, the "service" was DSL, which they no longer provide or support in my area. Then they forgot to provide the gate code to the field rep...
When the appointment finally occurred, the true challenges started to surface. The line had be cut before it made it to our phone box outside the house. Also, a fallen tree had yanked much of the overhead line from the pole, leaving it droopy and damaged. A tree trimming contractor will be sent out by the phone company to clean up the mess. Potentially, a new line will be run to the house to replace the older one.
Another challenge: FedEx Home Delivery. There's several things wrong with their moniker.
UPDATE: The AT&T rep just called. Another problem: my former contractor hacked up my phone line when he dug a trench for outdoor lighting along the driveway. Now I get to chat with the AT&T claims department... not even sure what that involves.
First, they claimed the address did not exist. Then they claimed service was enabled at the house, and needed to talk to the former owner. Well, formerly it was bank-owned, so I had to pop that bubble. Even more ludicrous, the "service" was DSL, which they no longer provide or support in my area. Then they forgot to provide the gate code to the field rep...
When the appointment finally occurred, the true challenges started to surface. The line had be cut before it made it to our phone box outside the house. Also, a fallen tree had yanked much of the overhead line from the pole, leaving it droopy and damaged. A tree trimming contractor will be sent out by the phone company to clean up the mess. Potentially, a new line will be run to the house to replace the older one.
Another challenge: FedEx Home Delivery. There's several things wrong with their moniker.
- There's nothing 'express' about their service in the mountains.
- They didn't even try to find my home.
- Instead, their 'delivery' ended just inside the gate on the private road.
UPDATE: The AT&T rep just called. Another problem: my former contractor hacked up my phone line when he dug a trench for outdoor lighting along the driveway. Now I get to chat with the AT&T claims department... not even sure what that involves.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Slow, but progress nonetheless
Haven't been reporting much lately because there's little progress to report.
We experienced a minor setback with the necessary termination of our former contractor. Considering the nature, and potential direction, our relationship will take, it's best I don't dwell on the subject.
We hope to have our new contractor started soon, and be back on track. To that end, the bathtub for our master bathroom shipped today. Some of the shower fixtures are on back order; however, everything should arrive by the end of this month for installation.
May I take a moment to acknowledge how expensive bathrooms are. Yikes!
Also, I would like to once again acknowledge the superior service and assistance we've received from our realtor, Janeen Reavis.
We experienced a minor setback with the necessary termination of our former contractor. Considering the nature, and potential direction, our relationship will take, it's best I don't dwell on the subject.
We hope to have our new contractor started soon, and be back on track. To that end, the bathtub for our master bathroom shipped today. Some of the shower fixtures are on back order; however, everything should arrive by the end of this month for installation.
May I take a moment to acknowledge how expensive bathrooms are. Yikes!
Also, I would like to once again acknowledge the superior service and assistance we've received from our realtor, Janeen Reavis.
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