Met with HVAC and electrical so have made final decisions on where placement of ventilation, light switches, fixtures, etc. all go.  I had made a preliminary plan and call sheet to list everything when getting the bids but this makes it seem all too real.  Actually being in the space it makes you stop and really think what do I need and what do I want.  Two totally different things but both driven by the urgency of the sub-contractor who will be here on Monday to start the install.

I am so glad I put in the crawl space.  It is allowing a level of freedom in making small adjustments I would not have been allowed had I simply done the suspended floor.  But that is also why I chose to go with this company over the other company in the bidding process.  I'm trying to anticipate everything which might go wrong in the future and plan for how I can access it or fix it if and when....an option I did not have in my previous kitchen.  It's also going to be REALLY varmit proof.  I had my pest management folks out today and they did a full inspection, and sprayed the inside and the outside for ants and other crawly things, checked my "rodent rocks" and refilled them outside- everything looks great.

I am tired of having contractors in the house.  It will be good to have a weekend.  I have a small list of "to do" this weekend in order to be prepared for Monday.... rip down cedar and paint it for the trim on the flashing on the roof (4.5 inches wide x 80'), take out the chinking in two spots for electrical access, relocate the temperature control for the living room, and chisel out a spot in the log wall for the electrical box for the entry hall.  (sigh)  Gotta love sweat equity.....

This is that cool driveway treatment I saw and want to know more about.... maybe a solution for my drive access up to the house.....