two of the 4 high-tech fans in the great room.

The fans are supposed to move 40% more air than conventional ceiling fans. They also are remotely and thermostatically controlled. The remote controls are individual, but I've reprogrammed them to be controlled from a single remote. The remote has a thermostat and can turn the fans on and off when temperature parameters are reached...it also controlls the lights with rheostat and timer.

Charlene and our friend Penny, grouting the countertops.

More grouting!

Charlene working on the cooktop island

Another view

Here's a view of the cooktop island. The downdraft vent is in the raised position.

All grouted! Just need to get the backsplash tiles installed. Notice the dumbwaiter cabinet in the back.

This weekend we concentrated on the tile and the deck...

Here's a view of the deck looking northwest across the sound.

Perimeter joists and rail posts installed. Looking southeast, towards the small octagon.

Deck view down the window wall. Our neighbors house is directly west.

Standing in the master shower...

The large tile is on the floor of the master bath and the smaller tile is on the countertop...makes a nice contrast on the walls, don't you think?

Another view of the master shower tile work.

A teeny Christmas tree in the kitchen...

It's live and we will plant it somewhere in the yard...

Another view of the tree on the cooktop island...

This time next week, all the appliances should be in place..