Building Permit Approved!

We got the news that we now have a building permit. That's a fairly significant step. At the very least it means that Canada Post should recognize the address (so that the mail from Ruth's school doesn't get returned to sender any longer!)

We're still on the hunt for cuts to the budget. The windows are the current target. It's hard to do, because I'd really like to INCREASE the budget and get even nicer windows, but that's definitely not in the cards. It would be nice to be able to have wood though (although window cost aside, our painting costs increase exponentially with wood windows!) We're looking at vinyl single hung windows. I really can't figure out where the value is in a double hung window, so it seems like a logical place to save. If you any different, please let us know!