More construction woes

A family member warned me about building - I thought - nah - we've done this before, it'll be just fine. Tonight, I sit here ready to throw my hands in the air and say I'm done. :( For whatever reason, this time around - the home building process has been much harder. For the last week and half, very little has been done in the house (let me remind you we're closing in less than one month). The only progress made over the past week or was last of the 3 patio doors was put in and some squeaky floors fixed (although even that will need to be re-addressed).

Another woe - another item has been discontinued, the beautiful 5-panel doors. We noticed this last week. While we still are getting the 5-panel door, it is definitely not the same door as what was originally ordered.

Today as we drove up we became even more discouraged as shingles were "flapping" in the wind and blowing across our yard hitting our neighbors homes. The temporary front door and door leading to the garage were blown open exposing the home to all of the debris circulating outside.

The problems continued as we walked inside. The cabinets had been delivered, but again - another bummer. Early on we made a change to the cabinet hardware. The cabinets were delivered with the original hardware we ordered - so instead of having the knobs we wanted, we now have pulls (2 screws vs. 1). Also, the bottom of one of our cabinets is broken.

We're definitely frustrated and at times at a loss for words. Alan's hoping to meet with the foreman tomorrow, but for now, we sit and wait. Gotta run - going to get me some Excedrin!

Drum roll....

....and the winner for the staircase vote is - NEITHER! :) We've decided to go with an all dark stain (no white spindles). Steph, our wonderful "eye for design" suggested we stay all dark - I think it will look snazzy!

Below are some photos. The drywallers are finishing up the mudding, Jocie has the the white on her sweater to prove it! :)


Siding almost complete

L-R: closet, boys' room, bathroom, girls' room (standing in gathering space)

Master bathroom

Looking from den into gathering area (laundry and master behind)

Standing in boys' room

Staircase Vote

Vote now for your favorite! :) Not much time for this poll, 1 day! Dark stain or white? Also, where that beautiful painting is - that will be a door to the "powder room". :)