Day 180 - more lights

Not a ton to report, slowing unpacking and crossing the finishing pieces off the list. Notably, we got the lights that we ordered for the 'Great Room' and our bedroom. Here are some shots of them going up.

Our shower glass is ordered, as is the siding so hopefully we'll have those done in the coming weeks as well. 

Day 172 - fully completely

That's it, we're completely out of the apartment. At last. The last 5% is the hardest part. 

On a fun side note, we used our washing machine for the first time last week to discover it now leaks. Quick service call discovered a tear in the lining, a smooth $400 fix. Welcome home. 

Day 171 - Carpet in the basement

Finally we can put our crap where it belongs!

Day 170 - Moving back home!!

Not everything is done but it's time to move home. 
First we start to pack up the apartment. Farewell apartment. Farewall loud neighbours upstairs!

And back into the house. With the help of many. 

Our awesome neighbour Norm for example, who I asked to help us move the couch and a few other heavy things but who ended up staying the entire day!!!! Jodi was particularly grateful. 

My mom also lent a hand (and brought lunch!) and of course Glenda has been awesome too. We are very very lucky.

Now the joyous task of unpacking begins. This I really wish I could snap my fingers and make happen. Soon enough. And soon the list of remaining work items will be done also. The cable is in (that's top priority obviously), the carpet is being installed as I type (so we can move things downstairs and out of our living room), shower glass guy is coming tomorrow, siding begins next week, etc. Plus 6 or 7 more dump runs to get stuff off our porch and we'll be all set.

It's really nice to be home (when I can think of it as a home and not a work site).

Day 168 - plumbing is done

The plumbing for the kitchen, laundry, and all bathrooms are finally done. Well except the shower in the ensuite but close enough.

Here is the powder room.

The ensuite vanity and mirrors (with the blue film still on them)

And the basement vanity

Just in time to move in...

Day 167 - keeps coming together

Crossing a couple more things off the list today as the weekend approaches - our ensuite closet and the closet inside the front door were both installed today. Both look good and went in without any issue.

Meanwhile, an item that was long overdue, the installation of the new basement windows, finally happened today as well. Wish that had happened a month ago but better late than never! Now we just have to finish them on the inside... not sure when that is going to happen...

Day 165 - The clean up begins

In preparation for moving back home this weekend - yikes - the clean up has begun. Here is the progress we made on the main floor today, nice to see the floors again!