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Front Door being installed today!

15 years ago

Another chapter in the saga of the 'So Cal Ranch Redo'!

AFter getting my windows 2 weeks ago, they are here today to install my new front door! Can't wait, as it is real nice with beveled glass!

I will take a pic when they are done! They are also delivering the new interior doors and all the hardware for them!

We are working on getting the guest bath finished this week. Tile is 90% done and he is installing the vanity and granite top today! So maybe grout is tomorrow!

Then on to the laminate floors on the stairs and in the master! Floors are here 'acclamating'!

So much to do and never enough time as I am sure you all know. My contractor is going on vacation next week, so we will be at an impass for a few weeks. That will be the time to get the garage organized as well as the office.

Then I will need a vacation!

Toodles,

Laura

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awm03
15 years ago
I would love to see your pics! So happy for you that your remodel is coming together. Hope everything turns out just the way you wanted it to.

I have been going round & round for months on doors & hardware. Finally bit the bullet last night & ordered an entry set. There are so many pretty things these days, it's hard to pick one item. I meant to order the interior door hardware too, but was exhausted after trying to pick an entry set!
laurmela
Original Author
15 years ago
I understand! When the place we got all our doors and windows from told me they could get hardware too!, I was so glad I didn't have to go around and around, just one catalog to choose from. That is coming today too, so excited to see it all put together. Don't know if interior doors will get installed in the next few days. My contractor is doing them and he is working on getting the bath done, so they may sit a few. But that is OK, they are here!

Will post pics soon!

Toodles,

Laura
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Love it and the hardware too!

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