Banister Done... mostly...

OK, been a while. So where am I...

Saturday, mostly a wash - some grand unpacking, Jennifer returned from Michigan at 5pm; Abby and I caught up; I cooked dinner - noteworthy, since I hadn't done so for the family in about 6 months (take-out doesn't count).

Sunday, more productive. Ran some errands, then I installed the newel post - which was hard - and Jennifer replaced all of the exterior door knobs and deadbolts. Some more unpacking. The post is very sturdy.

Today, I installed the rest of the banister. While installing a 9/16" lag screw between the newel post and the handrail, I sheared off the head. Not really a problem except for the 1/4" gap between the handrail and post that I now cannot close. Not sure what I'm going to do... so calling it a night. No more power tools this late anyway. Still have to polyurethane the newel post, and set a handful of nail heads in the balusters.

I have a new hardest job as well... no not the banister (though it's up there)... it's the job you're trying to do with a 2 and 4 year old under-foot. Maybe I needed one more weekend...

As for packing situation - kitchen, family room are messy, but no more boxes. The second floor is generally in good shape - 2 boxes of office stuff in the guest room, but that's all. No pictures on the walls though. The living and dining room are another story...

As for other major construction - not much remains. One outlet in island, the cable jack in Abby's needs sanding, paint, reset. And the banister... guh... the shower door is planned for Wednesday AM. Would be nice to get inspection knocked out then too... we'll see...