Getting Settled and First Room Decorated

Well it's been a wet few days since we moved in - not sure if we've actually had a dry day yet! However it's meant we've been able to focus on the inside of the house which needs most work!

Plumbing was the first challenge - the set up completely eluded us, so we had to call out the local plumbers - seems that one of the two pumps we have was seized, so on replacing that - all was good.  The water is pumped from the collection tank near the house, up to a couple of tanks higher up than the house, which then gravity feedback to the house. Means we have water even if the power goes off.

We've gutted the kitchen, just leaving us the sink and oven, so that's a priority to replace in the very near future. We're close to settling on the new design - nothing too fancy - but plenty of cupboard space and lots of room.

This is a render from Bunnings - nice website for designing kitchens - especially as they give a bill of materials and pricing, Mitre 10 need to take note!

The main focus over the last few days has been working on Grace's room - we've had her in the smaller spare room until now. But after a couple of days of scrubbing, filling, sanding and painting (and a few sore shoulders, arms and knees later) we've finished her room. Still need to get up a few paintings and maybe some wall decals but it's all good to go.

Sorry about Grace looking a bit fuzzy - she moved between images which I've stitched together!

That's all for the moment, next post will cover off what we've been up to outside the house!

Cheers
Rupert and Paula