They began clearing the ground for our new home the week of May 6. This is a very exciting time for us. Carol and I have purchased 5 houses in our lives together, but this is the first new construction. A completely different experience for us. It is exciting and frightening at the same time.
Lots of decisions to make, not to mention all the ‘excitement’ of trying to sell ‘This Old House’ before buying ‘New House’.
We’ll see how it goes.
It looks like framing is done everywhere now. Enjoy, and if you are so inclined, check out the full set of pics I grabbed today using this link to Amazon Photos. Share this post: Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Email
The foundation received its waterproofing coating today. This will keep all that nasty rainwater out of our basement. Fingers crossed.
Rain, rain, go away. Come back when the grading is all completed. The rains DID come and created lots of wash-outs, large and small, all around the property. UGH. Not a pretty picture. Enjoy, and if you are so inclined, check out the full set of pics I grabbed today using this link to Amazon…
Its really cool to see things start to arrive. Not only are the walls getting their initial coats of joint compound, but the garage is full of cabinets, HVAC parts, trim, you name it. We will ignore the flooding around the house for now. Enjoy, and if you are so inclined, check out the full…
King of my castle – the one that Carol and I are building.
There IS a pump in the basement and the floor is mostly dry.