Monday, May 31, 2010

Cleaning done?

No, not really done, but getting pretty close to cleaning done. When we hit anything with high pressure air now, there is very little dust generated. We're cleaning the downstairs with a Swiffer at this point. Will probably switch to something else for a couple days to let dust settle, then another day cleaning, then work 2 more days, then clean 1 day, etc.

Sincere thanks to Curt for flying out to help for the long holiday weekend - very much appreciated (and to Lisa for letting him). Thanks to Andy for spending the afternoon of his day-off vacuuming and air-washing my house - also very much appreciated. And last but not least, to David, to continuing to hang.

Couple of mile-posts hit this weekend - over 600 hours logged (total). David will pass me in labor hours by mid-week.

Besides cleaning, spent some quality time planning the next phases. We're flying. Tomorrow, cleaning the family room and picking up a whole house fan that Geoff has offered - setting up some real ventilation while other work is being done. If anyone local has a high-velocity fan not in use that I can borrow for a couple weeks, please let me know. Copper stub-outs and necessary tools purchased online - picking up tomorrow, and maybe trying (want plenty of time in case of... disaster).

Here is a preliminary list of "to-do" before sealing the walls back up. We'll be tackling these, and probably a few I forgot, between now and July 1 - in sort of an order of priority...

- Stub out all plumbing
- Inspect power wiring
- Patch drain pipe in kitchen
- Patch drain pipe in laundry room
- Replace PEX couplings
- Replace shower plumbing (copper)
- Replace thermostat wires
- Replace doorbell wiring
- Replace smoke detector wiring
- Further inspect and replace speaker wire if necessary
- Further inspect alarm system wires and replace if necessary
- Frame in-wall safe
- Frame new pantry
- Move refrigerator water line and power
- Install new lighting in family room (need built-in design)
- Move lighting in living room, dining room
- Install new metal wire shields for electrical (if necessary)
- Install speaker mount in master bedroom (existing wires)
- Install speaker mounts in dining room; new cables
- Install ceiling fan mount in Will's room
- New outlet in upstairs foyer
- New outlet in family room for air purifier
- New outlet in master bedroon for air purifier
- Wire surveillance camera
- Frame TV nook
- Install new entertainment system wire hides/wall plates (conduit?)
- Seal windows with expanding foam
- Clean or replace ventilation ducting and A/C Freon tubing
- Remove outlet and switches (cap wire)
- Install insulation

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