A Room with a View

With fall in full swing, the Ozarks have taken on a beauty of their own. It's so nice to work in such a pristine environment, and to be able to step outside and enjoy this perfect view when we need a break.

So what exactly has been going on these past few weeks? Time for an update!

The electricians (Bill and Darlene) started the tedious process of wiring the house. This is not an easy task since the wires have to be run through the conduit in the SIP's, so there is no room for adjustments. Both of them have been great to work with and don't seem to mind at all when we make a slight change to the plans.

The heating and air crew of Ransom Heating and Cooling in Steelville, Mo. were the next folks up to bat. They managed to weave the duct work around huge beams and timbers, all the while giving us the best air flow possible. I'm sure it wasn't an easy job, but we were very pleased with the outcome when all the ducts and vents were in place.

Plumbing was another story! Our original plumber decided the job was much bigger than the bid price he had qouted us previously. We're still not quite sure why he seemed so suprised by the magnitude of the job (he had the plans!!), but we wound up excusing him from his duties mid-job and going with Lynch's Plumbing out of St. James. We're currently waiting for our septic system to be hooked up, but everything else is ready to go.

Now for the job we've been dreading the most: Drywall! If you've ever experienced the process of drywalling you know what a mess it makes! When you throw in the timbers, stairs, and rails that you are guarding with your life, the stress level goes through the roof. Our main objective was to keep the timbers free of drywall mud and get the walls ready for primer. Kudos to Mark who has worked some very long days cleaning, priming, and preparing the walls for color.

Although we've made great strides in moving this project along there is still so much to be done. The light fixtures and ceiling fans have been delivered and are ready for installation. Paint colors have been selected, and kitchen plans are being discussed.

So much to do and all the time in the world to do it . . .

I think I'll just kick back and enjoy the view!