So far, so good!!! Must be all of your good thoughts coming my way! They started with the tile since that takes longer letting everything dry along the way. Sally -- these are really nice people (the local owner and his helper) and sound like the guys you had there. Today they did half the kitchen and foyer so I have room to let my little dog out in the garage to do her business and also a path for my chair to get to the 'fridge, sink, microwave, etc. It looks beautiful and I'm enjoying watching the process so far!

I don't think this hardwood will be slippery as it's hand scraped. The boards are wider than the usual and picked out a dark brown. For me it doesn't matter if they are slippery since I'm in my "chair" all the time. I did check to make sure it wouldn't leave marks on either surface and if my little fur-baby has an accident, it won't soak in.
Later today (Wednesday) they're finishing laying the tile and will begin pulling up the old carpet.....and yes, there's a layer of dust on everything, but I'm looking the other way!!! LOL!!

Big HGTV fan here too! Wish I was healthy, would love to try flipping! The painter hasn't started yet but guess he has to wait until the dust settles before beginning.

Today the floor guy, Roger, asked if he could have a local photographer take pictures of the finished product for their website and in-store advertising. Of course I said sure -- as long as I get the "royalties"!! Just kidding!!

My cleaning ladies/friends will be here today too for "packing up" stuff, like all the breakables in the china cabinet, knick-knacks, etc. I like all sorts of Victorian decor and have alot! The kitchen is Tuscan style.

Guess I'd better get to sleep. Being a night owl, that's been the hardest thing, getting up early. Keep those good thoughts coming!!!! Love you all!!