2025-01-21

At this stage, there is still no meaningful movement toward resolution from Costco or RXO. In the meantime, I spent nearly ten hours this weekend meeting with contractors, gathering estimates, and finalizing numbers for cabinetry. The process is exhausting, but necessary to keep the project on track.

This week, I made a $17,440 payment to a flooring contractor as a deposit to secure materials and installation. Flooring and backsplashes together are expected to cost more than $40,000. I am also preparing to write a check of roughly $50,000 to get cabinetry ordered. My hope is that by mid-April, the flooring, cabinets, and countertops will finally be installed.

The financial strain of advancing such large sums—while waiting for reimbursement from those responsible—highlights the difficult position families are placed in when claims are delayed. These are not optional expenses; they are essential steps in making our home livable again.