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Slowly but Surely

October 10, 2013 Oscars Mum

I’m knocking on wood as I write this!  Things are progressing well.  We may yet move out before Christmas. 🙂

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  • 7th May 2011 - Blog Started
  • 20th Mar 2012 - Starting Over with our Design
  • 22nd Mar 2013 - Starting with Harkaway
  • 8th May 2013 - Final Harkaway Plans, Finding a Builder
  • 16th Nov 2013 - Packing and Moving Out
  • 20th Jan 2014 - Demolition Finished
  • 30th Jan 2014 - Builder Starts on Site
  • 10th Feb 2014 - Sub-floor Started
  • 20th Feb 2014 - Sub-floor Complete
  • 3rd Mar 2014 - Frame Started
  • 6th Mar 2014 - Frame Stage Completed
  • 25th Mar 2014 - Frame Inspection
  • 26th Mar 2014 - Roof Complete and Topping Out Ceremony
  • 28th Apr 2014 - Internal Fit Out Started
  • 12th May 2014 - Lock Up!
  • 12th May 2014 - Verandah Started
  • 19th May 2014 - External Painting Starts
  • 28th May 2014 - Pre-plaster Inspection
  • 20th Jun 2014 - Verandah Completed
  • 26th Jun 2014 - Cornices Installed
  • 1st Jul 2014 - Flooring Started
  • 4th Jul 2014 - Cabinets Started
  • 7th Jul 2014 - Flooring Tiles Started
  • 1st Aug 2014 - Deck Complete
  • 15th Aug 2014 - Solar Electricity Switched On
  • 20th Aug 2014 - Fixing Stage Completed
  • 5th Sep 2014 - Target Handover Date
  • 15th Sep 2014 - Handover (Practical Completion)
  • 10th Oct 2014 - Completed
  • 15th Mar 2015 - 6 months on
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