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Electricians are there migrating power from the 100 amp boxes to the 200 amp boxes and upgrading the line power. This should be complete today.  Fingers Crossed.
** Mid morning update** Electrical will not be complete until Thursday as Duke Power didn't show up for the switch over.


Windows... I think Ben is waiting for a sash? We have three windows that are partially finished and three that are fully finished. He's been incredible dealing with the unexpected.

Zinc windows  - David took those last week. They should be repaired and rehung in the next month sometime.

Plaster - today since there is a lack of consistent power they will be scraping and preparing the girls room. girlS room, how friggin cool is that.  Bill and Harris cleaned out the last bedroom upstairs, so all three can be done if there is time. Finish coat plaster will start tomorrow in the suite upstairs, then they will do the girls room next week, then the final bedroom the following.

sub floor for living room and tile backer arrived last week. Harris will get to it when he has a break in school work and there is consistent power.

Setting up to have HVAC started the first week of August.
** Mid morning update** HVAC funding has been secured, contract signed, and date set for the beginnings of the install.

Then floors.

Then done.

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