I can see clearly now ... or ... Opening the windows and doors to our neighbourhood

It's true. The installers came and put in our windows and our door, and they look great. For instance, take a gander out our new kitchen window (minus the bay, but I think it improves the viewscape dramatically).




The door looks great, and the hardware we got at Rona for the door is exactly what we were looking for. As you see from the picture below, the window above the door allows for more than ample light, and the sidelight (runs alongside the door) with the waterfall-like etching, compliments the entire area. In the next photo, Chris is busy insulating and framing the area while outside, the cold November wind was enough to send a chill down one's spine. Good timing on the installations.

Amazing how much equipment they bring for the job, transforming our carport into a makeshift workshop. Here, Jim works the tablesaw while Chris grabs insulation for the door area.

Meanwhile our electrician, "The Gerry," a.k.a. Gerry, was busy getting us wired for our kitchen installation which we'd already pushed back (or is it ahead?) a week so it would be inspection-ready for Nov. 15. Well, it's now the 16th and unfortunately we still weren't ready. All aboard for next Tuesday (23rd). I hope.

By the time Thursday came, and with numerous wires dangling from the ceiling, The Gerry had made great progress on our pot lights and light switches.

Today, Handyman Al came over and I helped him hang the cement board that goes on the back and side of the fireplace so we can hang our cupboards and lay our cultured stone on it. We also drywalled the open spots on the walls that were exposed during the wiring, and tomorrow we expect to have the wood slats on the ceiling cut and nailed up. Once that's done, we've got some taping, mudding to do, plus slapping on a couple coats of paint, and voila! We'll be kitchen ready.

Then there's the rest of the house that needs painting, the flooring, the stairs and railing, and on it goes...