It’s hot, it’s (fortunately) dry, and progress continues at our little project on the corner. Brick work is nearly complete, what are now rolls of sod will soon become a lush lawn, and inside, hundreds of volunteers and skilled workers are applying paint, paper and flooring. When all is said and done, this house will be an asset to both a great neighborhood and a great organization.

Out on the street, we had a bit of a fireworks display this morning, courtesy of a cherry picker taking out a power line. Quick work from Constellation Energy and the Baltimore Fire Department soon brought things back to normal. While we’re on the topic of safety, we’ve had a great record so far, both in and out of the house. Special thanks to the Baltimore Police Department and our production protection, Extreme Security for helping keep things in order, and for all the EMTs and other medical personnel onsite.

Talk is that the reveal is still on target for tomorrow afternoon, 6-ish, and we invite everyone to come on out and see how this reality television works. Speaking of working, a big thank you to all the folks who have come from out of state to keep the home on track. It’s amazing how not just the whole city, but the region has pulled together. To quote one of the many bloggers covering this awesome event, “It’s definitely a home built with love, and when the girls come home it will be a home full of love.

Here’s our official alert for the reveal:

Move That Bus!! Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Reveal at Girls Hope Home Now Slated for Today

EVENT: The young ladies from Girls Hope return to find their new dream home on what was once a vacant lot.

WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, July 18, at approximately 6:00 pm/ 3817 Fleetwood Ave., Baltimore

WHO: Ty Pennington and designers Michael Moloney, Paul DiMeo, Xzibit and Jillian Harris.

Spectator Information: To participate in Sunday’s reveal, spectators should park in the upper lot of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 6000 Radecke Avenue. Spectators should plan to spend several hours on site and should prepare accordingly by bringing plenty of fluids, such as water and sports drinks, and wearing sunscreen.

Media Information:
Media should plan to arrive before 2:00 pm and take the shuttle from the Belvedere Shopping Center on Hillen Road.  Satellite trucks may drive directly to the homesite. No microwave trucks allowed. Hard wire microphones are a must.