Firsts

This weekend has seen lost of firsts. First shower in my new bathroom, first load of dishes done in a (laundry) sink and first box of things unpacked. Weather permitting it will also see the first load of laundry. 

All this means that bathroom and laundry are complete. Oven and sink still need to be finished in the kitchen but cupboards are filling up and it’s nice buttering my toast looking out the new window. 

To top things off the old 3 tulip light fitting in the living room has been replaced and I now have arty patterns on the ceiling when the lights are on. 

And We’re Back

It’s been a big week with lots of progress. Flooring went down on Monday

And by Friday the kitchen looked like this…

Plus the bathroom is all fitted out, not connected up yet but looking great. 

All Quiet

A very quiet week on the building front but I know the painters have been in to do some touch ups. 

Floor prep has also been done so next week is shaping up to be super busy. 

Colour!

At first I didn’t notice it because of the light then spotted the contrast with the ceiling. 

Then on Thursday the colour really kicked in!

Paint

Still raining but still lots of inside jobs to do. This week was week one of painting. Everything is prepped and undercoated, next week colour!

Plaster

It’s been a full on couple of weeks. I was in Taupō last weekend with cousins and had a wonderful time that included a visit to the thermal park at Orakei Korako and two soaks in mineral hot pools. 

On the home front, despite record breaking rain, tradies of all sorts have been super busy. My walls are gibed and plastered and my bath is in. Next week brings the painter and the return of the electrician. 

As you can see the end of day inspection of progress is taken very seriously by the supervisor. 

Pipes

This week pipes and insulation went in and I’m quite liking the abstract art effect.