The builders added the balustrades to the balcony:
They have also removed all the scaffolding and the ramp to the balcony. They are just finishing bits and pieces off while we wait another few weeks for the kitchen.
Meanwhile, we acquired a lovely gas fireplace today. Or at least it’ll be lovely once the hearth, margin and mantle piece are added soon after the kitchen installation.
Fireplace
For many weeks our evenings downstairs were illuminated only by two broken lamps. These dusty contraptions followed us around the room lighting whichever section we were using at the time.
But now that the painters have almost finished indoors downstairs, the electrician paid us a visit and brought us light in the form of 16 LED downlights and several arrays of switches. Yay!
Over the past week the builders have been finishing the walls, architraves, cornicing and skirting boards. The painter began preparing the walls. The plumber and tiler have set up the basics in the bathroom and Rozita is very pleased with her choice of tiles.
We have engaged a kitchen company who should deliver the kitchen, pantry, laundry, cupboard and benchtops by mid-April. The painter will be finished around then too and then they’ll finish the floors and electrics.
Meanwhile the builders will potter around finishing off bits and pieces (like the balcony), but they’re almost done.
In the meantime, we’ve got into a routine of daily dusting and living with 3 pieces of furniture – table and 2 chairs (the children stand respectfully).
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