While the list of remaining tasks to complete before we move into the River House is long, the only remaining major construction item is the stairs. Jeanine is seen here preparing the custom laser-cut stringers for painting. First, she sands the steel to remove any surface rust. Next, she cleans the surface with mineral spirits and then applies a coat of metal primer. She completed both sides of twelve stringers with just four more to go before a final coat of paint will be applied. Each stringer weighs 50 pounds so just moving them around is a workout unto itself.