House update

Some think the house remodel is progressing slowly. They ask, "When will it be done?". I just reply, "it is coming along well and will be a summer project.

The funny thing about expectations is that if you think the work is going slowly, you become impatient. If you think it is going on schedule, then life is good and you are happy.

Somehow, remodeling to some is very inconvenient and needs to be done quickly. I, on the other hand, have the attitude that I want this remodel job to look great when it is done. No matter how long it takes, it will be done well. I don't want the subs to do a quick, hurry up, get it done now, kind of job. No job can be done well that is done in a hurry. Most subs take pride in their work and want it to showcase what they can do.

The stucco subcontractor told me that he had sent many people to look at our (previous) house color and repeated it on many homes in the valley. I am sure he wants to do the same with the remodel. I have discovered how difficult it is to visualize the materials in small size that will be applied to a large space. I have looked at many many homes to see what choices have been made. It is easier to see what I don't like rather than what I do. So far I haven't seen anything quite like what we are doing. I guess that is good, or scary. So I am very willing to make the decisions with thought and help. If you want to see what is going up, we have color samples by the garage wall and you can drive by and take a peek. One comment was "very interesting". I guess we really won't know until we see it up.

The mud layer will be applied this week, it has to cure for a week or so and then the stucco layer will be applied, then the stone on the east side, soffit and fascia, deck flooring and rail and stairs, finish off the roof and we will be done with the exterior phase.

This is a summer project that we will live with for a very very long time. Hope we like it.