Overall: Hallelujah ! ! Objective achieved ! We have an approved final inspection and occupancy permit ! Two men and a truck local movers are scheduled for Wednesday, to relocate our household furnishings from the crappy leased home to the place we intend to live; for as long as humanly possible.
Monday: Kyle continued working the screen in breezeway project. Ralph was here for a few hours, connecting appliances. I worked on shop electrical receptacles and collecting pieces of styrofoam and breaking down cardboard boxes. Dropped off the styrofoam at a friend’s place of business, who has a large commercial trash dumpster.
Tuesday: Chris arrived early morning and was done at lunchtime. All of the plumbing is now complete and in working order. Kyle completed the breezeway, and that will be the last project he performs for us – for at least the near term. We have discussed this moment several times over the past few weeks. Kyle already has carpenter work waiting for him. Once we have settled in after our move, received the final draw for the loan, paid the remaining bills… we will see where we end up with cash. I’m prepared and eager to DIY all of the projects to finish the house, but if we can afford to utilize Kyle, the pace of completing projects will be quicker.
Wednesday: Hauled the remaining cardboard to the local recycling center. Completed the final wire rope runs for the deck. Had a few that wouldn’t tighten/tension up adequately. General clean up in the house, removing all traces of construction work. Joe was here to help hang the last 3 shop light fixtures in the shop.
Thursday: Disassembed the scaffolding in the shop and relocated the scaffolding and other construction materials and tools to the local storage unit I’m renting. Cleaned and straightened the shop building for tomorrow’s inspection.
Friday: Lonnie (Brown County Blg Insp) arrived on time. Spent about 15-20 minutes walking through both buildings. Had a couple questions, which were easily answered. We walked onto the deck, and he measured the overall heighth of the deck railing cap. Called me over and asked what I saw on the tape measure. He said what I already knew: building code is clear – a minimum of 36″. He and I both saw 35 & 5/8″ ! I told him what I was feeling: “Lonnie, I am completely crushed.” I never checked the overall heighth when Kyle and I were fitting the deck rail cap. Then I said: my mistake and you know I’ll correct it. He said: send me a picture showing the modification and a 36″ inch tape measurement. Then handed me the occupany permit and checked off the remaining blocks on the building permit. With that – we’re approved to move in ! ! Mark the date: July 14th. Construction complete (but not 100% finished)
Saturday: Spent the day, moving bulky items to the house. Worked through the inventory of RTA cabinet panels and hardware we have that will not be needed. Also have a few items we need to complete the kitchen cabinet project. Because these are RTA cabinets, which means each cabinet is a kit of parts and they are modular, allowing flexibility. The Menards software that compiles the individual list of parts, makes assumptions about how each cabinet will be installed and used. No problem to return excess material.
Sunday: Carole and I spent part of the day at Howard Ridge. Hauled a couple more loads of stuff too difficult to pack. I completed the RTA cabinet parts inventory, to determine: what we need to keep, to return and to order. Will visit Menards on Tuesday with material and a list. Carole worked on RTA cabinet assembly for the cabinets that were in the way of the plumber last week. Back at home relaxing for the evening. Only a couple more days in this leased shithole…
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