Yesterday, I spent most of the day online preparing to place a large order for plumbing items. Kitchen sink & faucet, kitchen bar sink & faucet, master bath shower fixtures, etc. It adds up fast. But it's easier shopping online than driving all over to look. Free shipping, 2% cash back on purchases, further coupon discounts and the state of Iowa loses out on some sales tax revenue.
I also got a text message yesterday from Lockridge Lumber to say that they had received our shipment of Eagle windows in Centerville. They are currently loaded on a semi to be delivered to our place on Monday.
Yesterday, Tom Lenig's guys were busy laying down as much decking as they could. Of course, they're waiting for some rain gutter in the right color before they can finish the decking. The deck over the screened porch will have a drain system installed underneath to channel rain water out through the gutter. The decking is maintenance free PVC and is caulked to prevent water from getting through. A system of rubber channels (called DekDrain) are draped between the joists towards the gutter at the outer edge.
Since the weather has moderated somewhat, I hoofed it with Trapper 3 miles to the mailbox and back for the first time in quite some time this morning. Feels good to be able to be outside without fear of overheating. When it's been over 100 and you've got a Gator, who's interested in walking anywhere?
The Conway Freight truck showed up today with all our vinyl windows for the screened porch.
It's a beautiful Friday. We're excited that Bender & Sam are coming for the weekend.
The deck will really extend our living area and bring the outdoors into the house. The view is awesome.
Next week will be a flurry of activity. We're looking forward to it.
Can't wait to come see it! Hope you are around on the 11th to party with us Marshalls across the lake.
ReplyDeleteI'm so honored. No one should have to work on my birthday ! :-)
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