It's May 2024. How is your build going?
worthy
15 days ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (50)
Related Discussions
It's May 2014, how is your build - Part II?
Comments (150)Autumn, we have a similar ladder that we bought at Menards when I painted parts of our home last year before putting it on the market. I love having the handle at the top to hold on to since I don't particularly like ladders. :-) By the way, I really like how your pendants look in the kitchen. Everything came out so nice! Good luck on the inspection! JDez, whew, about the check! Thanks for the reminder. We have to pay our trim carpenter this week and then get money back from the bank on our next draw. I need to transfer some money from savings to checking. Today our glass shower door is being delivered and the carpenters are going to start working on our closets. Oh, and last weekend we bought this for my catch-all desk right inside the doors. Craig's List find. Plenty of room for mail, purse drop off, keys, charging station, land-line, etc. Needs a little clean up in the grooves but in excellent shape. It's extremely heavy....See MoreIt's May -- How is your build progressing?
Comments (165)Is there a June feed yet? I couldn't find it! We broke ground in the month of May and we are currently in the framing stage. It's going up quickly which is slightly stressing me out because my next two major decisions need to happen now. I've been stressing over making the pantry larger because as framed it feels too small for what we want but that means eliminating the full pocket office and either creating a command center/drop zone/charging station/printing storage somewhere in the mudroom and locker zone or more like a closet but the problem is that the door coming into the house from the garage is kind of in the way. AHHH - and then kitchen cabinets. Why are they SO expensive?! I was hoping to get away from "builder grade" but I don't think we have the budget for 100% wood, to get cabinets to the 10' ceiling and the pantry areas... Husband wants to order cabs through a vendor at costco called allwood but they sell under other brands and don't have awesome reviews and there is noone local to blame when something goes wrong! Ugh...See MoreIt's January 2024, how is your build going?
Comments (98)It's been a hard month. Recently I found out my dad has cancer which has spread through his body and he has several weeks/months to live so our family has been spending alot of time with him. It's strange to be building a house (something you are so excited about) and dealing with something so terrible. So I have been off the grid for awhile. Our tile guy has been working on tiling for last three weeks and takes his time, He's very meticulous about measuring and tile placement, i guess that is good for us. His tile work includes 3 guest bathrooms, laundry room and main master bath. He's almost done with the three guest bathrooms and laundry and will work on master bath next. I had a tile selection remorse after ordering from company called Tilebar. The tile I selected which were to go into the floor for the laundry room and master bath had good reviews. I also got a sample and saw their pictures and thought it would look nice. However when it was installed in the laundry room first (also to go in the master bath floor) and it was not what I expected and looked so different from the pics/sample. After a lot of thought, I decided not to have this tile in my bathroom floor. We have over $2K of this tile left and I decided to eat the cost and get another tile. I can return the tile but after 15% restocking fee and paying for shipping, I don't think there's a lot left. Our cabinets are supposed to come 1st week of Feb. I can't wait for this. We have our interior doors installed, trims done and harwood floors installed....See MoreIt's February 2024, how is your build going?
Comments (80)Here's the timetable we experienced: November 2021 we looked at lots. Saw one we really liked but first contacted a builder and interviewed him (we were looking for a CAPS certified builder, and found one that was also design-build.) The builder asked to see the lot but also another in the same community. He really liked our choice so we made an offer and the sale was finalized February 2022. Meanwhile we started meeting with the builder's designer in December 2021. We saw the initial house plans in February 2022, worked further with the designer, made changes, and signed off on the "scope of work" in April 2022. Some changes were made, electrical diagrams were firmed up, and we had the final plans in June 2022. The designer prepared the application for the HOA architectural review committee and submitted in July 2022. The committee said it was one of the best applications they'd ever seen, and it was approved by late July. This was one of the reasons we loved working with a design-build firm - we didn't have to lift a finger to make that application. Grading began September 2022. Our builder decided to enter the home into the Parade of Homes in October 2023, so the house was basically finished by then. That was good and bad - they really pushed to get it ready in time, but then slowed down a bit afterwards, even though there were still things to be done. But all that's left right now is installing a dehumidifier in the encapsulated crawl space (somehow that was left out originally) and going through our final checklist, and we should take possession in about March. A couple of issues slowed us down, just because of shortages and problems in the building industry. We couldn't get an electrical transformer box for the longest time. They just weren't available. Our builder just called the power company once a week and got to know someone on the other end of the line, meanwhile using generator power. Eventually the insulation subcontractor said he could not work on generator power, and magically our contact at the power company found a transformer. There are people in our community who have been waiting two years for a transformer. Digging the well was the other big delay. All the well-diggers in the western NC area are booked months, in some cases years, ahead. Somehow our builders managed to nab one. Overall we felt the process was really smooth with our builders. The main part of the build took just a year, and after that it was a matter of putting in the driveway and doing minor things. If you've read this far (sorry so long!), you might like to look at our Parade of Homes virtual tour. The house wasn't really quite finished at the time it was photographed. There was no driveway, and there were no shower doors. There was a faulty lighted mirror, and the electrician had reversed the dining room and breakfast nook light fixtures. It's all fixed now! 32- Gateway Mountain Getaway in the WNC Parade of Homes...See MoreChandllerin
15 days agopgjs
15 days agoD Michael
14 days agoworthy
14 days agolast modified: 13 days agoT T
13 days agoRenee M
13 days agoizzieo
13 days agoRenee M
12 days agoworthy
12 days agolast modified: 12 days agoworthy
12 days agolast modified: 12 days agoworthy
11 days agolast modified: 11 days agoKelly M
10 days agoRenee M
9 days agoD Michael
9 days agoagbhw
8 days agoagbhw
8 days agoizzieo
7 days agoRenee M
6 days ago2rickies
6 days agoizzieo
5 days ago2rickies
5 days agoChandllerin
2 days agoizzieo
yesterdaylast modified: yesterdayJanet
yesterdayworthy
yesterdaylast modified: yesterdayTDinNC
yesterdaypgjs
yesterdaylast modified: yesterday2rickies
yesterdayD Michael
yesterdayD Michael
yesterdayTDinNC
19 hours agoLaurie
15 hours agoJanet
14 hours ago2rickies
13 hours agolast modified: 9 hours agoizzieo
10 hours ago2rickies
9 hours agoJanet
6 hours ago
Related Stories
LATEST NEWS FOR PROFESSIONALS8 Reasons to Consider Going Design-Build
Three design-build principals share why a one-stop shop works well for their clients and themselves
Full StoryEVENTSDesign Calendar: Where to Go and What to See in May
Walk among giant sculptures, rediscover icons of design and explore cutting-edge furniture
Full StoryCONTRACTOR TIPSBuilding Permits: What to Know About Green Building and Energy Codes
In Part 4 of our series examining the residential permit process, we review typical green building and energy code requirements
Full StoryWORKING WITH PROS8 Ways to Keep Your Home Project Going While Helping Local Pros
Helping design and building businesses during this crisis offers advantages for homeowners
Full StoryMOST POPULARHouzz Tour: Going Off the Grid in 140 Square Feet
WIth $40,000 and a vision of living more simply, a California designer builds her ‘forever’ home — a tiny house on wheels
Full StoryGREEN BUILDINGGoing Solar at Home: Solar Panel Basics
Save money on electricity and reduce your carbon footprint by installing photovoltaic panels. This guide will help you get started
Full StoryGREEN BUILDINGHouzz Tour: Going Completely Off the Grid in Nova Scotia
Powered by sunshine and built with salvaged materials, this Canadian home is an experiment for green building practices
Full StoryREMODELING GUIDESConstruction Timelines: What to Know Before You Build
Learn the details of building schedules to lessen frustration, help your project go smoothly and prevent delays
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESWhat Your Weeds May Be Trying to Tell You
An invasion of weeds can reveal something about your soil. Here’s what is going on and what to do about it
Full StoryECLECTIC HOMESHouzz Tour: A New Chapter for a Storied Chicago Building
Al Capone may have once run the joint, but this top-floor unit had lost its character — until an interior designer moved in
Full Story
Renee M