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updated 01/28 |
Dream House Web Log |
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The Dream is a reality. |
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updated 01/28 |
Dream House Web Log |
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The Dream is a reality. |
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Watch our progress while we build |
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Construction FINAL Day (sort of) January 28, 2008 We have passed the final inspection and we are on our way downtown to get the Certificate of Occupancy. |
WE PASSED INSPECTION!!! WE CAN MOVE IN!!! |
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We are taking down the building permit box as we are done with
inspections! Just a little side note: the piece of lumber that has been supporting the permit box for the last 5½ years was cut and painted by my Father before he passed away. |
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January 25-27, 2008 We have been scurrying to get all the visable details complete for the final inspection. We are still finishing up with baseboard trim. We've built the deck for the hot tub.
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January 21, 2008 The survey crew was here the entire day. Took them forever to get the reading and measurements for the "as built" survey needed for the final inspection. They are also making the Certificate of Elevation needed for the Stormwater Management permit. In the meantime, we are constructing the deck to put next to the hot tub. |
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January 16, 2008 The concrete crew has cut the expansion cuts into the driveway, and now, the crew is finished. We are now finishing grading around the driveway and patios. The swale by the lake is complete. The survey crew will be here Monday to complete the "as built" survey which is the last step before the final inspection. We have started building the deck for the hot tub. |
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January 15, 2008 The concrete is flowing! |
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| The driveway, patios and steps are in place and curing. |
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| January 14, 2008 |
If we pass the termite inspection, concrete will begin to be poured
tomorrow. Inspection PASSED. |
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| January 11, 2008 | Required termite treatment in any area where new concrete will meet the house or garage. | ||
| January 10, 2008 | More work on the driveway and patios. | ||
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| January 9, 2008 | Concrete crew is starting to form up the driveway and patios. | ||
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| January 8, 2008 | We are prepping for the concrete crew to begin the driveway, patios and steps. | ||
| January 7, 2008 | We are still working on baseboards - installing, filling/sanding, and painting. | ||
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rest of 2007 lots of stuff has happened |
NOTE: Yes, there has been progress. No, the website has not
been updated. We have been installing all the rods and shelves in the closets. Brian is still finishing baseboard trim and Dan follows behind painting over them. We have been grading outside and doing lots of detail work inside. |
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July 17 Brian & Josh dig a deep trench for conduit under the driveway. |
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July 8 We excavate for the driveway, and Josh is helping. |
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9 days in May Brian builds and installs railings in the garage |
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Construction Day 499 May 8, 2007 Carpet on the stairs is complete |
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Construction Day 498 April 24, 2007 wood floor at entrance 2/3 complete |
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Construction Day 492-497 7 Days April, 2007
replacing treads on staircase in prep for carpeting |
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Construction Day 489-491 3 Days March, 2007 wood floor in bar is complete |
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Construction Day 488 March 6, 2007 Carpet is complete downstairs. Josh is helping out with the vacuuming. |
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Construction Day 487 March 5, 2007 Carpet is being installed downstairs. This will almost complete the carpet for the house. The only area to be completed is the staircase. |
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Construction Day 486 March 4, 2007 We are prepping for carpet to be installed downstairs. We have to cover the windows with a temporary curtain system so the sun will not fade the new carpet. |
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