A minor victory in a long campaign

The city planner came this morning, on time, as planned. (I guess that's why he's in planning!) After showing him the yard, and the view of our neighbor's house below from the upper story, he agreed that planting another tree, a stipulation from the planning dept. at the beginning of the project, was unnecessary. Hooray! It's really not that expensive to add another tree, but it is a hassle, and so silly, so I am glad he agreed with us.

The electricians were here first thing this morning, and they finished installing the ceiling lights and a few other electrical odds n' ends. I think they'll be back again tomorrow. Some of the electrical receptacles for the kitchen are still on order (they match the Caesarstone so they're a custom color), but hopefully it won't hold up the final inspection.

Our contractor moved a bunch of his tools out, a clear sign that we're almost done. When they install the house numbers and the mailbox, then we'll really be on the home stretch.

What's left to be done at this point?

1. Install the reefer -- this had been waiting for decisions on the undercabinet lights and then a wire to be fished out through the drywall.
   
2. Finish the alarm install -- alarm guys are supposed to be here tomorrow and the next day to finish
3. Finish the remaining electrical -- install a few switches, finish remaining recessed lights downstairs, test the system, and connect up and programming the GrafikEye
4. Install the AC compressor
   
5. Install the door hardware on the sliders
6. Install the railing on the stairs and on the outside decks (this is the biggest remains-to-be-done step)
7. Install the doorbell and door chime
8. Install drawerpulls on the downstairs vanity
9. Install TP holder and hand towel bar in downstairs bath
10. Add final coat to stone and hardwood floors
11. Clean!

Piece o' cake.