August Update! Power, ceilings, A/C

The new Honeywell Portable A/C unit is doing a pretty good job, keeping things relatively cool inside so I don't melt whilst working.  Circulation to the loft area isn't superb though.  Maybe I'll add a small fan - but the rest of the ceiling insulation (or wall insulation, for that matter) isn't even in so we'll see how it goes once that's done.

I had it blowing out a window for a while (it comes with a kit to that make easy) but yesterday I finally moved it to it's final home and cut a vent for it in the wall.  I just got a 6" louvered dryer vent kit (from Home Despot).  With some closed cell-foam weather-seal it made a good fit with the existing adapter on the back.  A little OSI to seal the outside for good measure, and done.


Other stuff that got done: all the electrical minus an outlet or two.  Including the dedicated line for the A/C.  Ceiling is in for the kitchen (birch panels again), and I have the layout pretty much down so I've started ordering appliances.

 Going with a full-size 20" gas stove/range and a 33" standard fridge.  20" ranges are not easy to find, at least locally.  And I was leery of ordering one without the option of easy return, so I spent a couple extra bucks and went with Home Depot's offering again.

The lumber for the stairs is in the works.  NOT going with Home Despot for that!  Their prices for nice wood planks and sheets are just way to high (and not worthy).  Luckily my Dad is a master carpenter and has sources.  Need to shop for cabinets soon as well.  I'd rather not make them from scratch to save time, but we'll see.

The kitchen!  Just needs one more light over the sink/stove...

Also on order is a water pump, so I can start plumbing this thing out.  It will be setup to hook into city water as well.

Should have the ceiling for the loft (and lights in) tomorrow (I hope).  Starting to come together...I'm anxious to get it done!