Big Fat Posting (Part I)

The month of August has gone by quickly, but we crossed off many items from our list. This three part series is a little out of chronological order and shows only the most visual tasks. That's just the way the blogging happened - deal with it. The weekend of August 2nd & 3rd the fireplace built-out was constructed, August 9th&10th- master bath and basement windows, August 17th - the mudroom window/door and the 23rd-front window and door. We also completed running the data & co-axial cable...photos of that are kind of boring...it looks like wire.



For me, these two projects felt like a huge accomplishment. We installed our first window, the small one going into the master bath and a huge window/door combo going into the mudroom. I don't know why, but the first window was so exciting! Such progress! A window! Yes, we're closing up the house...now we're in business! Wow, then the second window...well, that one was just huge. I couldn't believe that Ben & I moved and lifted it in place - just the two of us. Indeed, I will not deny that there was fear in my eyes. Turns out, we were like a well oiled machine, getting the base in place, then walking it into standing position...team work, my friends, good ol' team work...

First, the Tyvek. Yes, we know it's upside down - that's the way we roll.


Pop that little guy right in there, yay!


Peel & stick.


More peel & stick.


Then the big window went in. We took the door out to reduce the weight, and the larger portion of glass will be installed on site. Still, trust me...it was heavy!


Here's a close-up with the door in place.