01/16/2021
I did not realize it had been so long since the last posting on Hawthorne. I guess with holidays, weather, and challenges with finding and purchasing all of the materials we need during COVID, time just got away from me. To catch up on where we are. We got past the rough-in inspection where plumbing, electrical, and HVAC duct work has to be installed. On the windows, we had to go to three different Lowes stores to find enough inventory to cover the entire house. With the siding, it came down to waiting 12+ weeks for delivery of vinyl siding, or taking hardy board, which was already in inventory a few miles up the road. Since we wanted a wider plank look to match the previous siding width, the hardy was not too expensive and as you see, provides a really nice look with a wide plank. Then came wall insulation, followed by drywall and now we are moving into that hump between construction and finishing touches. The screen porch is now framed, the front porch/pergola is in mid-construction, some primer painting has begun, floors and bathroom walls are getting prepped for tile with backer board, sanding of old trim/framing is going on and new is being installed.
There are still a few challenges to figure out because of this being a house built in 1940, but nothing major, just cosmetic. Some of the cabinets have arrived, and a tentative install date scheduled.
Things are getting very exciting as we move toward finishing touches. I will try to do better at getting those pictures out as we go. I hope you enjoy these updates and don't forget to like and share. Thanks for keeping up with Hawthorne.