After Ann and Joe ran around the new facility, replacing smoke detectors, adding fire extinguishers and replacing the battery operated “Exit” sign, we passed our occupancy inspection for the City of Bellaire which allows us to start working on the space to prep it. We have also transferred the power and while transferring the utilities, Ann has now met the permitting staff at City Hall. They helped her to figure out what we can and can’t do for signage and window treatments in the new space. So, some plans have changed and others have developed further.

Progress – Small Things Count

Now that we have the occupancy permit, we are making progress on the new facility renovations!.  One of our friends stopped by while he was in town and volunteered to help.  Little did he know that he was about to be covered in plaster dust as we sanded down a plaster wall that was too rough for the paint that we had selected.

When he was done, the wall looked much better and the paint will hide the rest of the sins.  He also helped by removing all of the doors we no longer needed as well as all of the hardware to make the painting go faster (and reducing our cost).  The new interior doors we selected were not available until September 17 so back to the design team and well — we have new doors on-site ready to install!

Helping with Sanding During His Visit.

 

 

 Christian Helps Install the New Microwave

After reading Dive Mom’s Wish list, Joe donated a microwave oven to the cause.  On Friday, Christian came by and helped me install it in the “kitchen/Repair Area.”  Yes, install it — it is a large under the counter microwave.  Christian and I looked at it, internalized Joe’s hints and then dreamed up the way to install it.  NO there weren’t instructions with it!  With a little ingenuity, we got it installed!

We have done a lot of other things this week too:

•     Removed most of the light fixtures,
•     Removed the non-working refrigerator,
•     Purchased new hardware,