First of the Ceramic TIle

The 'penny rounds' on the back wall of the tub surround, and a few side-wall tiles have already gone up.

Last Piece

Picture taken moments before the last piece of vertical siding was installed on the house.

Starting on the garage tomorrow.

Minor Conflict

Today the tile guys were well in the way of the drywallers.  

A temporary detente was reached, but I suspect a bit more tripping over each other in the future.

The drywallers have the "right-away" - I allowed the tile setters in early only if they stayed out of the way. 

Tile Work Begins

Sloped Grout Bed in the Shower

The tile guys started today. 

Jet Engine

This lil' rocket is basting away in the house right now to help dry out all the wet joint compound.

Bye Bye Old Friend

Longboat to Valhalla

The faithful Mazda Truck has departed, after a sudden transmission issue.

The truck's Living Will said "do not revive", and so it passes on to run free on the highways of the great beyond.


Special thanks to FBD for the long-term loan of the truck - I owe you big.

Mystery Siding

A patch of blue siding is still missing from the north side of the house for some time now.

Drywall Progress Pictures

Kitchen & Breakfast Nook

Drywall joint treatment continues. 

Here are a variety of photos for those who like to see the wet part of drywall.

Darn it Marcos!

When the drywallers make a mistake, they have to sign it to let the boss know who did it.

Marcos is on a roll.

To the Dump

One of many loads I hauled to Recology today.  Clean wood waste.

Drywall Progress

M. Bath skylight

Drywall is going up quickly.  In two and a half days, these 4 guys have managed to hang 85% of the rock.

Here are some progress pictures.

Drywall Arrives

Today the drywall was delivered and craned into the house.