Before and After

If you remember, sometime ago I posted about some building defects found in the townhome community where I live.  We ended up in a long battle with our builder, some structural engineers, soil samplers, our lawyers, their lawyers, general contractors and homeowners.  All in all its been about two years but they (meaning the builder), finally agreed that we were under warranty, that they are at fault, and that they will fix the problems.  The problems varied from sinking foundations due to poor soil packing  up to cement and concrete breakages.  *sigh*  why bore you with the details?!  They claimed they could have the work done this summer and all would be well.  So I've been waiting patiently for my home to be worked on, knowing I had to go back to work mid-August.  I've been hearing horror stories about how long the process takes and how many visits neighbors have had from workmen.... Again- why bore you?! 
Here's the reader's digest version for my home:  I asked for an exception to be made so my home could be done by the time I went back to school.  They said yes and my home is now back in one piece, complete with new laminate wood floors and zero structural issues.  Here's some shots.

Here's the kitchen/dining area.  You can't see the cracks that show through the vinyl, or the part that was sinking by the sliding doors, but they're there.

My full garage and my empty house.  I was told I could keep the couches on the carpet... but ended up moving them once they started anyway. HA!

And there's the new floor... Burmese Ironwood.  I love it.  The contrast is awesome with the cabinets and counter top. 

There's a few things still missing.  My great grandmother's hutch will come back after they have painted the baseboard on the kitchen wall.  I just didn't want to move it back and then have to move it again.  Its old and fragile!  The piano has also made an exodus back to my mom and sister.  It gives me more room and a chance for them to play for awhile.  Plus, my living room can have a different arrangement now! Yay!
I have to say, for the annoying time it took to get here, I'm pleased with the results.  I'm happy and feel comfortable in my home again.  I feel confident that it is safe and sound, like it should be.  End chapter.