Day 182 – “Living the Dream”. Friday, 10/29/2021. We picked up the electric water heater and expansion tank today. We have never put in an expansion tank before, but it is code here. It is installed to water heating systems to relieve excessive building pressure during the heating process.
The outside hose bib was installed by the back deck steps. These little things excite me.
I am trying to keep the deck steps mud free by adding a welcome mat. It has been raining here and the mud is building up around the house again. The mud is really disgusting, and my jeans and sneakers are constantly caked with mud.
The kitchen peninsula is framed.
The first piece of sheetrock was installed by the air handler. I just keep staring at it.
It will be 3 weeks or more before we are Sheetrocking. Justin and Steve are working in the lower level. Justin is working on the wall framing. They are taking a ton of wood.
and Steve on the copper water lines.
I really like the view from the front door. I never wanted a window in my front door before. Always hated that people could come to your front door and look in. From the inside, you can see inside easily, but from the outside you really have to be up close to see in. Also, the door looks into the foyer and not the living area. I am still a little Leary about the door though, but with our security system here I will see them before they get to the front door. Hey, I can run quickly and get dressed before they are to the door. I really don’t want to scare them away. I need to meet people!!!
We ended the day at our home away from home “Lowes”, buying more wood.
Today’s product recommendations are traveling essentials. 1) Luggage hand cart – we love this cart for easy rolling for easy cruise carry-on bags. Even when you can’t go to your room right away this is so easy to walk around the ship with. Here’s the link https://amzn.to/3s37EOw
2) This large toiletry bag is the best. Steve has the black and I have the pink. We both absolutely love them. Here’s the link https://amzn.to/3v1p6ok and picture
