What a process it has been! We submitted in December 2008 the request for a building permit for making the basement deeper (changing its cieling height from 6' to 8'). We finally got the permit YESTERDAY, April 10th. In Februray 2009, the request was sent back to us for some more technical information. We promptly put it together and waited, waited...neither one of us is known for abundance of patience, so this was a real test. As early as Monday Will and his guys will start working on the basement, yeah!
In the meantime, we have been working on the main and 2nd floors. As much as we could do without messing with the basement. The HVAC ducts are now in, plumbing work including gas lines is nearly complete. We have been shopping for tiles, countertop materials, kitchen cabinets, bathroom fans, plumbing fixtures (tubs, faucets, bulbs, and all the other "invisible" parts necessary to make bathrooms and kitchen function). Most of these items have been picked and some have been ordered.
The big Japanese-style soak tub has been put in its place. Now it is possible to envision what it's like to be in this bathroom when it's done!
