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May 2, 2013

We have stairs!

Real stairs!  That we can walk up and down!  And a railing to hold!  It’s wonderful.  I feel like Tom Hanks on The Money Pit.  “We have stairs!”  Classic.  

 Top trim wasn’t quite finished when I took most of these pictures.

Now the top trim is finished.  
Several of you have asked me when the house will be done and we can move in.

“Two weeks!”  
Kidding.  Still in Money Pit mode.  :)
We are supposed to finish in July (one year from our start date) but since I know that there is no such thing as a house that is built on budget and on time I’m crossing my fingers for August. 
 Crossing my fingers… but not holding my breath.

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  1. Cathy's World says

    May 2, 2013 at 7:31 am

    That video made me laugh. Isn’t that the way it always is? The stairs are beautiful. Love the trim and doors!!

    August is only 3 months away. It won’t be long Erin. I really love all the details you have added. I am sure it will be simply stunning when it is done.

    xoxo

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  2. Lindsey Crawford says

    May 2, 2013 at 7:34 am

    I’m swooning! The stairs remind me of a freshly sharpened pencil on a clean sheet of paper… just so much amazing potential :-)

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  3. Laura says

    May 2, 2013 at 7:52 am

    Beeeeeaaautiful stairs! :) I am excited for you and your your new home for your family. There will be many memories you all will be making in that house so soon! P.s. do you have any tips on preventing marks, dings, and kids hand and fingerprints all up and down the walls of the stairway?? Besides of course washing their hands bc I do, but sometimes they slip away too quickly.

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  4. Susan says

    May 2, 2013 at 10:38 am

    How beautiful!! Everything is coming along so nicely! I’m so happy for all of you!!

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  5. Jennie says

    May 2, 2013 at 10:54 am

    YAY! Things will move fast with the building from here on out…there is a light at the end of the tunnel!

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  6. Jenny says

    May 2, 2013 at 11:20 am

    AMAZING! So excited to follow along this journey with you! :)

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  7. Sarah says

    May 2, 2013 at 11:30 am

    So funny. Wouldn’t it be great? Those stairs are beautiful…I second what Lindsey said.

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  8. burse blessings says

    May 2, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    Wow, those stairs are amazing!! The craftman ship is stunning!! How tall are your doors? Are they going to be the standard 6.8 ft tall or 8 ft tall? They are gorgeous too. Thanks so much for sharing. So excited for you guys!!!

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  9. Lucy says

    May 2, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    Beeeeautiful stairs, Erin! I spent most of my childhood watching “The Money Pit” and “The Neverending Story” so I’m always thrilled when someone else knows those famous lines by heart : )

    Here’s hoping you don’t have the same bathtub scene though. Although I imagine Kenny might laugh in somewhat the same way : )

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  10. Amy says

    May 2, 2013 at 6:24 pm

    The stairs are beautiful! I’m so glad I found your blog & am following along with your family’s journey of building a house! Building a house is mine & my husband’s dream!

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  11. Erin says

    May 2, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    Thank you thank you everyone! Such sweet stair comments!

    Lindsey – love that comparison because I LOVE freshly sharpened pencils! Thank you!

    Laura – No prevention tips. Kids will be kids! But I use the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser for fingerprints and stuff like that. Wipes fingerprints right off!

    Burse Blessings – thank you! Our doors are all 8 feet tall. Some are wider than others, but all the same height.

    Lucy – Ahhh! Never Ending Story! Another favorite! Clearly we need a movie marathon party! And clearly we grew up in the same era! Ha! :)

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  12. Blue-Eyed Bride says

    May 2, 2013 at 8:18 pm

    They’re so gorgeous and so classic and timeless. I love it! I’m loving following your progress!

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  13. Traci P says

    May 2, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    It just keeps getting better and better! What color do you think you’ll paint the walls? ( I know you already have a vision:))

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  14. Darnetha {ChippaSunshine} says

    May 2, 2013 at 10:07 pm

    The stairs looks great! And speaking of the video, I have never seen that movie. I will have to see if Netflix has it on demand!

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  15. Erin says

    May 2, 2013 at 10:13 pm

    Thanks guys!

    Traci – The base color through a lot of the house will be grey but I’m not sure about around the stairs! We are just starting to really look at paint colors for the interior so I will let you know when I figure it out! Any suggestions? :)

    Darnetha – Yes! Watch it! It is hilarious!

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  16. Becky says

    May 2, 2013 at 10:38 pm

    Oh dear money pit mode :) – so exciting!!

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  17. Simply LKJ says

    May 2, 2013 at 11:08 pm

    I love all the attention to detail. I know why my hubby will not build again…it would never be on budget…I would find WAY to many ideas across blogland and pinterest!!!

    Reply
  18. Anonymous says

    May 3, 2013 at 1:11 am

    We love The Money Pit! Thanks for sharing, so nice to see the progress!

    Helen

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  19. Jennifer N says

    March 15, 2016 at 5:23 am

    Hey Erin! Curious on what paint & finish you went with for your trim and wainscoting in the house? Thank you!!

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    • Erin says

      March 17, 2016 at 7:13 am

      “Arothane White” by Frazee. :) xo

      Reply
  20. Paige says

    February 2, 2017 at 1:55 pm

    Hi I love your house! Could you tell me where you sourced the laundry room light? I love it, thank you so much,

    Reply
    • Erin says

      February 5, 2017 at 12:04 am

      Hi Paige! Which laundry room light are you talking about? :)

      Reply

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