The Rhoades House

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Hardwood in living room almost done

Hallway hardwood-rustic maple varied widths

Micah's signature on their work

The screen porch walls poured Friday

Peter and the footings for the screen porch

Our upstairs bedroom with couch parts

The real bed-look familiar Mother?

Pictures ready to go up in basement bedroom

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Hardwood floors in the hallway

Mark Growe is putting in the hardwood floors. I will get a picture of him and his truck soon.
He has the hallway done. It looks amazing! I don't want to walk on them. Peter and Micah poured some sidewalk and the footings for the screen porch today.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

I brought Micah back from Marinette today after we poured a little concrete job. He just returned from school in Madison where he is attending the UW. He hadn't been at the house since he helped pour the footings last fall. Tomorrow we begin on footings and frost walls for the screen porch. Pictures soon.

Monday, June 8, 2009

Window treatments

I found 7 roman shades-Thyme in color and a linen looking fabric. They are up in both upstairs bedrooms. We decided that it would be good to have them in the two windows above the steps too. I will be traveling to Oshkosh tonight to pick that one up. They look really good. The only things is there is lots of green when they are down from the outside. Because they will only be down at night, I think it will be good. I can't wait to see how the others will look. I still need one more 36X72 in the Ambria Sahara Natural item number 76421. I did purchase the 48" that they had, hoping we can cut it down if all else fails.

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Shopping

I have been having fun shopping for shower curtains, rugs, towels, window treatments, etc.
We found some shades that we really liked at Lowe's today on clearance. The bad thing is they are discontinued. We found 4. We could use 7 more. They are called Ambria Sahara naturals.
I need 2 that are 36X64 and 5 that are 36X72. I found some similar ones online Willow Bamboo #28324. The number for the 36X72 is 76421. They are sold at Lowe's. Haley checked in Marquette-none. We got ours in Manitowoc. Oshkosh also has a Lowe's. I will check there tomorrow. They would be good to keep the cold Wisconsin temperatures out in the winter.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Slept in a real bed

Tuesday night I slept in the almost completed downstairs bedroom. Carpet was installed yesterday and Peter set up the bed and tables. Peter called from Marinette and wondered if I had the pictures hung, lamp etc. He knows me too well. I do have them leaning against the wall. I am going to get something for the window and a lamp tonight. Picture to follow.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Back to work

Ray came down today to do some plumbing-great day for a ride! Dave is coming tomorrow afternoon to put the carpet in the basement bedroom that Peter and I primed and painted this weekend. Mark is going to give us an estimate to do the hard wood floors.

Emily and Jon at Ellen's wedding in Door County

It was nice to get away Friday for Ellen's wedding. It was fantastic. Great wedding service-Father Bill, what can I say? Awesome food and outdoor area on the water. Fun guests and beautiful couple! What a treat to have Emily and Jon home for a week. Thanks Emily for the decorating tips for the house!

Front Porch Comparisson

The front porch looks just like Tom's computer image.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Yes, we have come a long way

We've come a long way

Downstairs bathroom fully functioning-temporary shower stall

Cold air exchanges covered

Electric covers on and all electric completed

Haley and Emily in Marinette Memorial Day

Basement bedroom ready to finish

Wind power up close

Emily checking out the turbines and reporting to Haley

Wind Turbines near our home

Emily comes from Colorado Springs

Emily has some decorating pointers and some Do's and Don'ts.

Sleep in day tomorrow

The inspector gave us the OK and we will be sleeping at 2026 on Friday night! The last 4 safety issues are done so we can puts some beds together and call it home sweet home! Emily and Jon will be staying with us after the Brewer game as they will be heading back to Colorado Springs.
Ellen and Joe's wedding is in Door County tomorrow.

I am having the city get the water softener going tomorrow morning, finalize our loan at the bank, and have an estimate for installing the wood floors. Trim work and a few doors, tile, some paint and carpet in the basement and it will be looking good. Screen porch and concrete work is ahead.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Front porch almost done

The front porch is just like I had imagined it to be. Roofing and stonework around the pillars is next. We have had lots of positive comments about the house. Now that the cedar shakes are on, and the porch, it looks great. The inspector came last night and we will be cleared to move in and finish up the work in about a week. The electrician needs to finish up some exposed wiring issues, we need to put address numbers on the house, the cold air exchanges need to be covered, and the smoke alarms need the plastic removed. We were very happy that these items were quick fixes. Even our temporary "barrier" for the stairwell passed. I can't wait until it is as it is intended. When the wood floors are down, it will look wonderful. Screens and window dividers are necessary very soon.

Night Light

Front door and new light fixtures

Ceiling fan-there are three

More fixtures in

The fixture in the front entryway

The temporary bannister and wall

The electrician at work

Brandon's last day-the front porch

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Beautiful blossoms of spring

The orchard behind our house is so beautiful right now. It will be a beautiful sight as well when Brandon and crew build the front porch this week and Dean Sixel's electricians finish up inside.

Pears soon to come

Our house from the orchard

The other view

Ask Bill how he got caught behind the freezer and how he got out.

The steps had to go first

Haley and Bill arrive from Marquette

Bill and Haley helped finish off the drywalling in the basement. Haley and I cleaned up the yard and created a rock border. I have a few stiff muscles today.

Our backyard apple trees are in bloom

The aroma is terrific.

Why the wall must go!

Say good-bye to this wall

I love my new Kohler sink

Instant herb garden

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Hey Jana , See you made it to Cape May. Dad 7:45 P.M.

May, 14

Ray and Brian came today to work on plumbing in the kitchen and downstairs bathroom. We now have a functioning kitchen sink and a sink and toilet that work downstairs. The shower downstairs needs a little more wall installation and then it too will be in order. Water for the shower will come from directly overhead when finished. Peter doesn't like how close the shower wall is to the stool so he plans to move it. There is also a problem with the glass blocks. You can see a yellowish color which may be a result of chemicals that they were previously stored with.