The End is within Reach!

The home is supposed to be revealed tomorrow, so today was all about crunch time! Volunteers and workers really pulled together today and busted through several crucial milestones: all cabinets are installed, countertops are complete, the plumbing fixtures have been installed, and, except for touchups, painting is also finished. Flooring has been finished and as of 10:00 p.m., the cleaning crew was working on getting the house in shape! Decorating is the last focus, and began late tonight with helping hands from some of Virginia Tech's football players who moved in the large pieces of furniture. Decorating details, such as hanging artwork, will continue right up through the final minutes.

As for the exterior, the biggest focus is the yard and landscaping. The driveway and walkways have been poured and shrubs and trees were being planted as of 11:00 p.m. However, as midnight nears, there is still much left to be done. Several piles of dirt still need to be removed, flower beds need to be planted, mulch needs to be spread, and much more so that the yard is welcoming for the Crawford-Smith family.

As of now, we are hoping to reveal the home to the family around 3:00 p.m., but as with any construction project and particularly one with an extremely intense schedule, there is always the possibility that the timing will change. Every last detail has to be addressed in the next several hours in order for the home to be ready to be turned over to the family. Crews will work through the night and into the afternoon of tomorrow to ensure everything is just right.

Evening weather reports are predicting below freezing temperatures and possible snow flurries for tomorrow!