Overview 2011

This set of photos shows progress on the house in 2011 — the past two months.  Clearly the pace of construction has been brisk!  It's hard to believe so much as been accomplished in so short a period.

January 1 — Drywall is hung

January 6 — Drywall is mudded

January 16 — Painters stain trim, paint ceilings

January 18 — Trim work is underway

January 22 — Oak flooring arrives from the mill

January 29 — Kitchen cabinets have been installed

January 30 — Tile work starts

February 3 — Tile laying is completed

February 19 — Oak flooring is installed with one board left over.

February 19 — Porches have been completed

February 23 — Wood burning stove arrives

February 26 — Office floor goes down

February 27 — Making stair treads

February 28 — Making book shelving

March 5 — Island is placed, electrical is finished

March 6 — Tools and wood are stowed before painters arrive

Yesterday — Painters are painting and staining

This capsule view of the construction process underlines how many different people, with so many exceptional skills, it takes to build a house!

And much more will be happening over the next few days.  Unfortunately, I must return to Grand Haven for a few days to finish packing.  But I'll try to get some photos together in my absence. •••