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Since I haven't been out to the site for a while, I thought I would venture out this morning and see what I could see. I discovered that my house was gift wrapped - all that was needed was a pretty little bow on top! I managed to peek in the front door and could see framing done with electrical roughed in. I could see my door to the garage, rough in for powder room plumbing and in the distance I could see the furnace. I didn't venture inside as the workers were there and I didn't want to interrupt. But I do expect my framewalk in the next week or two so I'll charging the camera battery and getting my tape measure, pen and paper ready for measurements.
I also started comparison shopping for my washer and dryer. Now, let me clarify an issue here. I originally thought I wanted Samsung VRT however I am also now considering LG series. Both offer the same options that I want - it's just a matter of prying the wallet from my hands, opening it and handing over my Mastercard. Not an easy thing to do for a frugal Frannie like myself.
It's funny how life works sometimes. When I went into The Brick today, I fully expected to walk in and walk out and be done with it. What I didn't expect was to purchase appliances that I had admired but thought were out of the realm of possibility. Well, thanks to Melis, I was purchased a couple of Samsung appliances.
Refrigerator - 19 cu ft Bottom Mount Refrigerator
This refrigerator is one nice looking cooler! With a blue LED front panel, this baby has tempered glass shelves and a movable fresh box. And being Energy Star is also a nice bonus. My fridge will be black but I couldn't find a picture anywhere to post.
Stove - Samsung 5.7 cu ft
This stove has a steam clean feature with a 5th stove top element meant for warming. This will be a great relief to have when it's my turn to host Christmas! Again, I couldn't locate a picture which shows the appliance in black so use your imagination.
Dishwasher - Whirlpool Tall Tub
I stuck with Whirlpool for a couple of reasons. Price being one of them. And the fact that I wanted to stick to one of my original choices. This appliance has the Energy Star rating as well. 
All in all, it was an excellent and surprisingly affordable experience. With my credit from Mattamy, my out of pocket expenses were less than I expected. I was also pleasantly surprised to learn that The Brick will deliver my appliances prior to closing and Mattamy will install them. What could be better?With such a pleasant experience with Melis at The Brick, it is very likely I will return there to purchase my washer and dryer, which, coincidentally, are Samsung....
Just wanted to give a quick update on brand new information:
I am meeting with Melis at The Brick tomorrow afternoon to place my order for my kitchen appliances. I am excited at how things are moving along and it's all seeming a bit more real. Yay! If you take a look at my previous posts, you will see what kitchen appliances I will be selecting and hope to get a good price!
Second, my builder, Adrian, replied to an email that I sent earlier this week requesting permission to enter my house and take pictures. Adrian responded by informing me that my framewalk will be occurring within the next couple of weeks! Again, very excited to see progress being made on all fronts!
I will be heading out to the site on Saturday so I will snap a pic or two to appease the masses and satisfy my own selfish wants!
As promised, I have finally decided on a laundry pair. After much searching, humming and hawing, I have chosen:
Washer - Samsung 4.0 cu ft High Efficiency Front Washer
This baby offers VRT - Vibration Reduction Technology - which, in layman terms, reduces noise while on the spin cycle, which is 1100 RPM. While the laundry will be downstairs, I also wanted a laundry pair that would be long lasting. I also wanted a washer / dryer that could accommodate duvets / comforters.
Dryer - Samsung 7.3 cu ft Super Capacity Electric Dryer
This dryer offers Sensor Dry technology which detects moisture level in the load and adjusts the drying time to save time and even better, money. It also offers Wrinkle Prevent option which intermittently tumble dries clothes at the end of the drying cycle to help prevent wrinkles from setting in. 
Well, it's a relief to have these decisions made. All that's left now is to price compare with various retailers here in Ottawa and get the best price.
A series of miscalculations as well as work commitments and of course, Christmas preparations, basically prevented me from posting over the last couple of weeks. But I'm happy to share the status before departing for Christmas vacation.
With the sunshine and blue sky providing a great backdrop, I headed out to the house to take a couple of pictures this morning. Closing date is still scheduled for April 13, 2010 and it looks like things are coming along nicely. Early on, I was hoping to have foundation and roof on before winter. I was lucky enough to get foundation, roof, and windows / doors 3 days before our first Ottawa snowfall. I noticed this morning I have a front door! Yay me!
My goal for January is to put my kitchen appliances on order. I am upgrading the refrigerator, stove and dishwasher and Mattamy requests that the appliances be ordered 90 days prior to closing so I have The Brick on my to-do list. The washer and dryer, which I have picked out, just need comparison shopping at local retailers. With 2010 quickly approaching, the realization of the home ownership is quickly materializing!
I wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May your 2010 be prosperous!
Well, it's been a couple of weeks since the last update. Since then, I battled a nasty cold/flu thingy which put me out of commission for about a week and as a result, I missed my 'New Moon' weekend with my sister. But yay me - I saw New Moon a couple days later and loved it!
Today, I received an email from my Customer Care Coordinator, Steve, indicating the following:'Great News! This is a very exciting stage in the development of your home as we have just completed the roofing! Sheltered interior finishing can now commence. Our construction teams are focusing on roughing in the plumbing, heating ducts, and electrical wiring - enabling us to insulate and vapor barrier your home prior to applying the drywall. In a few weeks you will be contacted by the Community Administrator to schedule your Framewalk. This is a guided tour of your home before the drywall is installed; providing you with a glimpse of your home's skeletal structure will all the above mentioned milestones.'
By the end of the weekend, I will provide pictures to accompany this exciting news!! Stay tuned!
