Category Archives: Residential Elevator

Elevator is Finally Legal!

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Jo-Lynn Jansen

After what seemed an eternity, the Waupaca PacaLift elevator (winding drum type) is finally legal to use! Jim’s been able to get downstairs to his therapy room several times now although the length of his chair’s wheelbase is still presenting … Continue reading →

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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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We’re Legal – Final Inspection Passed!

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Jo-Lynn Jansen

YAY! Friday, September 2, 2011 was a red-letter day! At 10 a.m., the King County building inspector came to ensure that the last 2 items required by him had been taken care of: the elevator landing doors needed to be … Continue reading →

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Getting Down to the End and “Subs Behaving Badly”

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Jo-Lynn Jansen

Every day, things are getting checked off the punchlist! This week, some pretty big things have made their way into the “done column”: Fireplace stone work completed All baseboard and door/window casing done Tile completed Finish plumbing nearly finished Driveway … Continue reading →

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An Attempted Break-In, Progress But Juggling the Schedule Again

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Jo-Lynn Jansen

Imagine my shock at finding out for the second time that our house was vandalized! This time, it’s being labeled an attempted burglary since everything was locked up tight so they used a pry bar on both garage door tops … Continue reading →

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No Day of Rest…

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Jo-Lynn Jansen

Today I absolutely had no choice but to start installing the peel & stick vinyl flooring in the big storage room — if the flooring wasn’t laid today, when they come to install carpeting tomorrow they wouldn’t have been able … Continue reading →

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A Better Day Was Had

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Jo-Lynn Jansen

Well, things couldn’t have gotten much more challenging than they were yesterday when you consider how close we are now to the end. So today was a better day, although no day squeaks by without whining at least a little. … Continue reading →

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I Could Just Scream… or Cry

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Jo-Lynn Jansen

You know… I have been thoughtful about every aspect of this house and I’ve scheduled down to a fine fare-thee-well so I don’t ever become my own speed bump. Today I determined that the master bathroom hardware (towel bars, etc.) … Continue reading →

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Doing That One Step Forward, Another One Back Thing…

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Jo-Lynn Jansen

OK, so maybe there’s both good and bad to report at the end of this busy day… On the good side, the much anticipated Frigidaire Pro Oven/Micro combination arrived this afternoon! I couldn’t wait to rip open the box and … 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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