Almost There...

Well Everyone, Its been 6 LONG weeks, and we are still not completely moved in yet. However, We should be all moved in sometime within the next few days.

We have definitely learned some things though this whole process. Below are a FEW things we learned.

-Doing things right the FIRST time would make life a whole lot easier for the people you sell your condo to.
- Close your mouth when texturing the ceiling.....the mud drips. :)
-6 5Gallon buckets of mud later you can have a practically new house!
-Sanding is an important part of making a wall look even. (especially when its textured.)
-"Kill" brand primer does exactly that...I'm pretty sure we all lost a few brain cells from the fumes. The only way to get kill primer out/off of anything is with HUGE amounts of paint thinner, and water only makes it WORSE.
-DO NOT paint over lights/plugs, and covers it looks tacky. If you don't like the color, you can buy new ones at any hardware store for about $70 and replace the whole house!
-Expect finding a good deal on carpet at Mr Carpet in Orem.
- When replacing light sockets, make sure the main breaker is turned off...completing the circuit on a plug, can make your arms numb for the rest of the day. :)
-Lowes makes mistakes when cutting your tiles if you don't stand over their shoulder watching them cut it... O well. :)

You can TRY to fix it....
but the best bet is going to be just buying 2 new tiles.

-Even "unmountable light fixtures" are mountable when you have the right tools.
-When replacing an old murcury thermostate, with a digital one, ALL the wires attached to the wall are important, and need to be hooked up when you want the vents to blow out more than cold air. :)
-When a rag falls out of the bucket into the toilet, sometimes the only answer is pulling the toilet off the wall to get it out. (Gross)
-Clean the bathroom with your eyes closed, and wear rubber gloves when you clean out the drain traps. (ewww!)
-Sometimes Grandma's "concoctions" work. Cleaning oak cabinets with linseed oil, and turpentine makes them look BRAND SPANKIN' NEW!
-Packing things well, and organized makes unpacking as good as it can get.
- Finding a husband willing to carry a whole storage unit full of totes up 3 flights of stairs is rare. ( I am SO lucky I found one :D)
-We LOVE our families. We would have NEVER been able to do what we have done without the help we have received from FAMILY. Everyone has given a little here, and a lot there to help us out and we really appreciate all the extra time, effort, and help.

Thanks!

PS I will post pictures of the finished product soon!