Passed the Rough Electrical!

 We passed the rough electrical inspection on Tuesday! One hurdle down. Apparently the inspector liked the fact we had a sub panel in the laundry room. I don't know why that was particularly pleasing but whatever works. He seemed to think Hal does good work. Well, he does!

That same day I met with one of the 3 kitchen designers, and so far the only one who gets back to me when she says she will. I'm ready to tell the others thanks but no thanks, as much as I like their cabinets. We spent about 90 minutes perfecting the design Hopefully we will finalize things by next Wednesday when I go back so we can order, Prices are going up on July 2nd. I have my fingers crossed they won't break the budget but don't hold out much hope, too many things are an upgrade like full extension drawers and 42" tall upper cabinets. Those are included in the local company but as I said, she isn't getting back to me.

Then looked at and selected faucets for the master bath and guest bath. She is ordering the ones for the master bath, I need to bring in the guest bath light to see how well the brass matches since they are from different companies. The master bath faucets will be matte black and are the Delta Stryke series. They are new and pricey, though with her discount, not as expensive as the link to Home Depot shows. I was just looking around and saw another less expensive one I also like called Lahara. Perhaps that would do for the guest bath.

We Got an Offer on our Home!

We got an offer on our house nearly 2 weeks ago and after a little back and forthing, we accepted. Yes, it's less than we paid for this place 20 years ago and we've done some improvements, but it was on the market 3 years. Even though "they" say the market is turning around, we decided to take the money and run. Besides, I met the husband and wife and I like them, they love the place, they seem very nice and should make good neighbors to the good neighbors we are leaving. Heck, she even said I could come back and harvest my potatoes!

So while we wait for all the inspections (one has happened and we need to rebuild the deck railings), Hal and I are moving "non-essential" items into storage at the farm, the pole barn where we are building, and a few things into the farmhouse where will be staying, courtesy of Hal's older brother who bought the place from his parents. It will be convenient because it's only a mile down the road from the build site. Twenty years ago we spent 4 months in the single wide next door. With all the things left to do in the new house we'll probably be there at least a year.

In building news, Hal got the electrical permit from the county, a mere $340. They charge per outlet and recessed light, etc. He had started on a plumbing plan but it's taking a back seat to moving. The whole build is taking a back seat for the moment. We have 20 years worth of stuff and they want to be in before Labor Day.

To facilitate this, I am meeting next week with the gal who ran the estate sale for his parent's ranch. If she thinks it's feasible within the time frame we'll have a moving sale here in August. We've decided to try and sell a lot of the furniture, it will be fewer things we will have to sell. Clothing and other various things will go in the sale as well, We just need to get rid of stuff. (So I can buy new stuff!)

And we're having a massive heatwave and drought. Going to be a hell of a busy, stressful summer.