and the wood floors took a little longer than expected (but the final buffing and final coating happen tomorrow).  They look very good considering the yukky glue that held the vinyl floor tiles onto the hardwoods for all those years! 

Now the painting has begun (I love, love, love the Devine paint color “Peanut” mixed by Miller Paint):

and you can see the beginnings of a bit of front elevation landscaping by Ealie McClay and friend (more to follow on her new landscape architecture company).

Also, Moises Beltran continues the great work on entry tile and linoleum for the baths:

The tile comes from the “Restore: Habitat for Humanity” (more at: http://fabulousportland.com/2009/08/26/great-findgood-for-the-pocketbook-good-for-the-earth/ ) and I found a great deal on linoleum at “Don Frank Floor Covering” (right next to the Portland “Restore” location).  You have to ask for the warehouse stock.  But, I love the look and the cost was $7 sq/yd and they were VERY helpful.  We were hoping to be ready to show potential renters by 09/01….well, that ain’t gonna happen!