Our builder had a habit of telling us, whenever we asked when something would be done, that he “liked to do that thing last”. In fact, he said it so often that it became an ongoing joke. After putting up with this for as long as I could I finally asked him “If [...]
We own a 4wd vehicle that has, in our opinion, no need for a driveway (or garage for that matter, but that is another story). Taking this sentiment into consideration, we looked at the driveway possibilities and decided to relocate the concrete that would have been used for a longer driveway. By designing [...]
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October 6, 2006
YES!! The wood-burning stove has finally been installed.
Receiving Operating Instructions
It looks so good on our hearth and is ready to be used. We have already been busy gathering and splitting firewood. Conveniently, there is a mill nearby where log trucks haul their loads and [...]
I’ve been accused of being a very patient person…….but, my patience is wearing pretty thin these days when it comes to house construction. So, pardon me while I rant a little. This will probably be the only time you hear me complain about the house construction, but I have to let it out [...]
It has been quite a while since there has been an update on the house construction. There is a good reason for this. There has been none. The time period between the framing and any other activity has seemed like an eternity. Every time we actually get someone out to work on [...]
Siding
The siding is on the house now and it looks great! Now we wait for the sheetrock to arrive…..
We now have the siding is on the house and it looks great! It seems like it has taken so long to get to this point (and it has) but the house now has something other than just insulation showing. Now we wait for the Sheetrock to arrive….. hopefully it won’t be another month [...]
Tub and Showers Installed
The bathtub and shower have been installed in the master bathroom and the shower is in upstairs, too. Making progress….
The bathtub and shower have been installed in the master bathroom and the shower is in upstairs, too. Making progress….
The house has windows and doors as of last week. We also have electrical power now so the well is running too. I can’t even say how long it seems to have take to get to this point but having electricity now running to the house is a big deal, but it is nice [...]