Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
2/17/16
Before and after floor plans:
We added four feet to the rear of the house in order to add a hallway and functional rooms. Part of the attic will also be finished out for guest/play space.
We added four feet to the rear of the house in order to add a hallway and functional rooms. Part of the attic will also be finished out for guest/play space.
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| This is the floor plan of the original house |
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| This is the floor plan for the rebuild |
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
2/16/16
Update: 2/16/16
I should remember to update this more frequently - the construction is moving right along!
I should remember to update this more frequently - the construction is moving right along!
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| Plumbing under way, 12/4/15 |
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| Plumbed and ready, 1/8/16 |
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| Pouring slab, 1/14/16 |
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| Framing starting, 2/1/16 |
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| Looking like a house, 2/6/16 |
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| Wow! - 2/14/16 |
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
11/24/15
Update: 11/24/15
It's finally happening! The house construction is starting!
It's finally happening! The house construction is starting!
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| Signing the contract, 11/14/15 |
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| Breaking ground, 11/21/15 |
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| Framing for foundation, 11/21/15 |
Thursday, September 3, 2015
9/3/15
Update: 9/3/15
Wow! I can't believe a year has gone by since I've posted. There have been some things happening, but oh so slowly. At the end of last December, I retired from my full-time job. In February I went back in a part-time hourly status, which has given me lots more free time. I vowed that 2015 was going to be the year we started on the house, and believe me, we've been trying. We still have four months left - we'll see! I spent the first couple of months of the year trying to figure out how to start, and who to contact. I eventually found a builder in the area who has done some work with historic houses, and we started meeting with him in March. We decided the best route for us to take with this house is to have the builder complete a shell with new materials, and then take over from there with the interior finish-out using the materials from the old house. The goal is to have an almost exact replica of the original house. We contracted with the builder for plans and specs to be drawn up, a process which took five months. We now have plans and a bid, but unfortunately, not enough funds. We are trying to get a loan, and running into complications with the unconventional nature of the project; i.e., there won't be a finished house for collateral when the builder finishes his job. Still trying to figure something out...
Meanwhile, here's a pictorial review of the year at the land.
Wow! I can't believe a year has gone by since I've posted. There have been some things happening, but oh so slowly. At the end of last December, I retired from my full-time job. In February I went back in a part-time hourly status, which has given me lots more free time. I vowed that 2015 was going to be the year we started on the house, and believe me, we've been trying. We still have four months left - we'll see! I spent the first couple of months of the year trying to figure out how to start, and who to contact. I eventually found a builder in the area who has done some work with historic houses, and we started meeting with him in March. We decided the best route for us to take with this house is to have the builder complete a shell with new materials, and then take over from there with the interior finish-out using the materials from the old house. The goal is to have an almost exact replica of the original house. We contracted with the builder for plans and specs to be drawn up, a process which took five months. We now have plans and a bid, but unfortunately, not enough funds. We are trying to get a loan, and running into complications with the unconventional nature of the project; i.e., there won't be a finished house for collateral when the builder finishes his job. Still trying to figure something out...
Meanwhile, here's a pictorial review of the year at the land.
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| Fall 2014 - The fall colors were gorgeous! |
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| Winter 2015 - We got a little side-tracked by clearing a site for a second barn, which has been back-burnered for now. |
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| Spring 2015 - Wildflowers bloomed at the house site. |
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| Spring 2015 - View from back of house site. |
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| Early Summer 2015 - Rain! Lots and lots of rain! The pond completely filled to overflowing. |
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| Early Summer 2015 - We were even able to take a dip in the pond! |
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| Early Summer 2015 - The rain made everything green and lush, and we stayed busy mowing. |
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| Late Summer 2015 - The pond went dry as a bone again. |
Thursday, September 11, 2014
9/11/14
Update: 9/11/14
After six months of hired help and our own efforts, the land is looking REALLY nice! I'm very pleased with the results. All of the dozens of dead oak trees have been removed, allowing us to look forward to what will be rather than mourning what once was. We spent the summer weekends trimming up the cedars around the house site and the driveway leading to it. Looking back, we've accomplished SO much in the two years since we first saw this acreage in September 2012.
After six months of hired help and our own efforts, the land is looking REALLY nice! I'm very pleased with the results. All of the dozens of dead oak trees have been removed, allowing us to look forward to what will be rather than mourning what once was. We spent the summer weekends trimming up the cedars around the house site and the driveway leading to it. Looking back, we've accomplished SO much in the two years since we first saw this acreage in September 2012.
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| Along one side of "driveway" |
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| Along other side of "driveway" |
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| "Backyard" |
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| In the forest |
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| In the forest |
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| View from home site |
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