Several people asked me about the Riojas family. They are in Colorado and completely unaware of what's going on here in Fresno. Some people inquired if the family can just log onto the computer and watch our stories on the website. The answer is no. I've been told the family is with a producer and they don't really have access to computers, cell phones, etc while they are away. So, the only glimpse of the home comes from the tape of Ty Pennington showing them the demolition taken from the home video camera.
The family will be returning home Thursday to what seems like a mansion, it's about 3200 square feet. It's two story and full of the conveniences and luxuries the family has never had. Their former home was just under 1300 square feet, so this one is much larger and accommodating. One of the construction workers told me the mother, Mary Ann Riojas has a jacuzzi tub big enough for her to swim laps in! That's what I'm waiting to see.
More than anything, the organization behind the whole project is amazing. Everything is precise, timed out and executed based on a strict schedule. The first day, a snag when the water main broke set crews back 6 hours, but the framers made up that time and as of Tuesday afternoon, the crew is several hours ahead of schedule.
We'll keep you posted on the finishing touches. The exterior of the home is expected to be painted tonight, so we expect a big change in the appearance!
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