Nope sorry, we are not done!!!! But getting closer. The drop-dead date is May 1, 2025. Six weeks away. Are we going to make it? Who knows? The new contractor is working very hard to get things done. There needs to be people working inside and outside, at the same time. Not always happening…. We have drywall, painting is complete, doors are going in but everything needs constant oversight by me. Even if I pay a General Contract to do…
After 6 brutal months of not building, we are going again! I felt the need to replace my general contract with a new one. I probably waited to too long to do so, but I did it. I’ve learned the downside of delays. Some of what I have learned by all of this is, that a project cannot be allowed to slow down, if possible. There are so many moving parts that can affect the progress of the project. Insurance…
As impatient as I am I moved forward on some items that are out of sequence, but DONE, unlike other issues! City of Marathon requires approvals for an inspection of rough plumbing, electrical and mechanical work before I can move forward. I had gutters installed, so we can feed the cistern (required for my PBAS permit) of reclaimed water. I got a used cistern, one of the only deals I could find now here. The biggest news is…
Finally! The concrete pour for the second floor is completed. What every idea I had for a completion date is a sad joke. First, I guess I’ll go through the second-floor concrete pour. I send the week before the pour trying to add electrical outlets to the balcony area before the concrete was poured. I asked the general contractor for the name of the electrician so I can coordinate with him. Nope! No answer. It seems the contractor wanted to…