the heat is on!

Both literally and figuratively the heat is on... we're down to the wire with finishing up bathrooms, electrical, some plumbing and a lot of other loose ends. But, thanks to these fine young men pictured above, we have heat! They have spent hours and hours getting our heating system up and running and our gas furnace is running and wood furnace is ready!

 

Wood is stacked and we're stocked for the winter.

We have added some bling to our home exterior. Stainless chimney all set! We have some pretty neat bling inside too, but that would give away too many inside details were waiting to share.

 

Good thing this is finished because these boys are ready for snow and skiing! And we have had scattered flurries the past couple days... it's coming!

So next time you visit Glory Acres blog, we might be moving in! Can't wait to share with you all of the final details that are happening!!!

are we done yet?

Granite was added to our driveway. No more big, muddy potholes.

Are we done yet? Well, no... but the end is near and it's starting to look and feel more and more like home in here. But just when we have these thoughts, reality sets in and we still have a LONG list of to-do's before we can move in. Here's what's been accomplished the past couple days:

Out with the old windows, in with the new. The windows we ordered mimicked the style of the original windows, we want to keep as much old character in this house, BUT the wrong style was ordered. So, the big debate we're having is which ones to go with now? We like them both... what do you think?

These are both the new windows with different grates. Left are the wrong ones, right are the ones we ordered

left is the new window, right is the original window to the home

yea for windows that slide up and down!

daredevil

Friends came over with their tractor-pulled rotor tiller to help us till up our gigantic garden. We are SO thankful for this as it would take a LONG time doing it by hand. They also gave us a couple of their blueberry bushed to start our berry patch! Thanks Rob & Dianne!

tilling up the garden area

rock pickers!

blueberry bushes added

While we're still waiting to move in, our chickens have made the move. Their coop is ready now they better start laying for us soon!

inside of coop

outside coop area

Inside most of our cabinets have been installed. This is so exciting and I love how they turned out! We have a big pantry area, lots of storage space, some open shelving, and a eat in area planned!

cabinets being placed / pantry area to the left

we tried to utilize all the space we could in this little area

cabinets all set! ready for sink, appliances & countertops - which is another story... plan A didn't work, on to plan B which is unknown :(

the boys were fixing up their own home from the cabinet boxes

Floors are finally finished! Upstairs got sealed. I have a new appreciation for those of you who choose to finish your own hardwood floors... prefinished is so much easier!

 

Doors were hung. We chose 3 panel mission style maple doors.

 

Beams and stairs were sanded and stairs are just about complete with sealer. We chose to keep the original "rough" stairs. They add a bit of character, are super sturdy, and when they're cleaned-up and sealed the wood grain really pops. Plus, they don't cost us anything :)

stairs are sealed... ready for the risers to be painted