Category Archives: Construction Inspections

Catching up on the Last Couple of Weeks (Long!)

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Jo-Lynn Jansen

Well, it’s been quite a while since I’ve actually had time or energy to write much about what’s gone on at the house… Lots has happened day to day, some good, some not so much but we’re on the final … Continue reading →

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More Progress — This a Habit I’m Happy to Have!

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Jo-Lynn Jansen

Today when I got to the house for my 9:30 meeting with Wayne and the painter, the deck was already getting its deck boards! Funny enough, they took down the balusters that they’d already installed but they’re flying! It will … Continue reading →

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House Interior is Fluffy, White and Quiet!

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Jo-Lynn Jansen

Wayne called this morning to ask me to meet with him and the electricians to go over any needed changes because the insulation was starting and changes would become expensive and time-consuming. Ariane had the day off so she came … Continue reading →

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A Delay Here, A Delay There But Still Making Progress

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Jo-Lynn Jansen

Even though we passed the electrical inspection and could technically have started batt insulation today, because of the holiday there was no insulation crew available — only one guy and, since he likely wouldn’t have made great progress, we opted … Continue reading →

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Moseying Along

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Jo-Lynn Jansen

Electrical work was cleaned up today in anticipation of the inspection to be done tomorrow.  The caulking that needed to be done for the framing inspection was completed by the insulation company and we passed the framing inspection with no … Continue reading →

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Siding is done! Trade Stacking Continues…

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Jo-Lynn Jansen

I have to say, I’m really happy with the way the siding and shingles have come out! Those darn Hardie shingles were a pain in the patoot to stain with the WoodPerfect coating but they really look nice and you … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Lull

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Jo-Lynn Jansen

Happy Father’s Day to all those dads out there! Jim wanted Mu Shu Pork for his special dinner so, for the first time in years (except last year, when I was in the hospital) I didn’t cook. I just drove … Continue reading →

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Another Busy Day – YAY!

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Jo-Lynn Jansen

Progress continues on almost every front! It’s like a breath of fresh air compared to what was going on — it’s almost hard to believe it’s happening at OUR house!  Here’s what happened today: Electrical wiring started, beginning in the … Continue reading →

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Zipping Along

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Jo-Lynn Jansen

Another day, a bunch more progress! Finally it’s an almost constant forward motion, which is great! Yesterday we passed the gas line inspection and I ordered the permanent gas meter — it should be installed within 7 business days. The … Continue reading →

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Our House is Like an Ant Hill!

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Jo-Lynn Jansen

Boy, when it rains, it pours! After stumbling along because of the framing problems we had, it’s like someone has injected a double-shot of espresso into every trade!  It’s GREAT to have the site buzzing with visible progress each and … Continue reading →

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