Week 20 - Week of 10/22/2007

The major progress this week was installation of 98% of the landscaping.

Here's what happened during the 20th week of construction:

- Trees were planted
- Shrubs, color items, and ground covers were planted, including some upgrades
- Sod was laid
- Pine bark nugget mulch was laid (this was an upgrade over the standard)
- HVAC controls were connected and system started
- the incorrect kitchen island was uninstalled
- the correct kitchen island was temporarily set in place
- the kitchen island countertop was installed and adjusted
- the kitchen island was plumbed and then unplumbed (location off by 1")
- insulation of the exterior water heater lines was added (in case we get a hard freeze in Mount Dora)
- More work was done on the structured wiring system
- the painter did more caulking
- some minor issues were addressed.

Now it's time to push for inspections and finishing up all the open items. Our pre-closing walkthrough is only eleven working days away. I expect a flurry of activity during the next ten days.

Week 19 - Week of 10/15/2007

There was not much real progress this week. Here's what happened:

- the final grade of the yard was done,
- the irrigation system was installed,
- the temporary water spigot was capped just below grade,
- the cover was installed on the main water shutoff,
- part of the low voltage wiring (cable, phone, internet, speakers drops) was done, but there were many incorrect items,
- baseboard tops were caulked.

Week 18 - Week of 10/08/2007

Progress this week was:

- Drywall touchup
- Electrical trim completed
- Round-up applied to weeds in the yard
- Final grade started
- Gas line shutoff valves installed
- Baseboard caulked at the wall (but not the floor) side
- Lots of discussion on correcting the cabinet errors.

Overall, slow progress this last week.

Week 17 - Week of 10/01/2007

Here's what happened during the 17th week of construction:

- countertops were installed
- water heater was hung and plumbed
- sink faucets and drains were installed
- whole house water filter was installed
- toilets were set
- screen cage was installed
- electrical outlets, switches, and trim plates were installed
- interior and exterior light fixtures were installed,
- smoke detectors were installed,
- water heater control was installed (but in wrong location)
- cooktop and oven were delivered and set temporarily in place
- acrylic knockdown base for the lanai and porch was put down
- closet and pantry shelving was installed
- mirrors were installed