Messy Building Site, Part Two
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Comments (150)Autumn--I have dimensions for you on the bench and took a couple of better pics too. :) The carpenters were there when I went down there, so I asked them how they built the middle shelves. They said they nailed and glued it all the way around and then put the face frame on. Hope that helps!! Dimensions: The tall opening in the middle is 18.5" high and 23" wide. The openings for the areas with a shelf are 22.5" wide, with the bottom shelf at 9" high and the top shelf at 8" high. These are all measurements for the openings, so do not include the frame. bluemoon--Glad you liked the fireplace surround! :) My carpenters are really good. I just give them the basics of what I want or show them a picture and they have not disappointed so far. For this one, I just wanted something simple and not too thick as I wanted to leave enough space to showcase the pebble tile that will go around the fireplace unit. I think they nailed it! (pun intended :)) They put the shelves in on either side yesterday. The counters did go in yesterday, but they were covering them up just as we got there, so I didn't get to revel in them and I barely got a few pics. Super white quartz on island: Carrera marble on kitchen perimeter and DD vanity: Brazilian black slate on DS vanity and Great Room hearth: As far as pantry goes, mine is a walk in but not huge. I know I want a counter top with in an L shape with one shelf underneath for larger items and then various shelves above. I had two outlets put in at counter level so that we can keep appliances like toaster and Keurig in there. Something like this: [[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/cottage-bungalow-craftsman-kitchen-phvw-vp~7334112) [Craftsman Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/craftsman-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2116) by Traverse City Architects & Designers Marty Rhein, CKD, CBD - BAC Design Group...See Morebuilding a new custom home - don't think i can make it!! part ii
Comments (5)Tiburcio Vasquez, Antonio Perez, Ricardo Requejo, Jose Moreno,.......and then there was the plumber from hell, Rosendo Medina,......I know all about it. The thing that saved me is that I kinda expected most of the screwups and I was always checking AND I know how to correct the problems. That's why it took two years, and who knows how many years of my life. But, the good news is that most of these guys will probably end up receiving amnesty,......just kidding. Was it worth it? It's not clear. But, I can sure live with it 'cause I went in with my eyes open, and we knew exactly what kind of house we wanted (we had unusual requirements), and we knew how much we could afford to spend (almost). Besides, I enjoy building things, and fabricating. It could be worst. Do you fish? My wife and I love it,....it helps a lot....See MoreHow much should I be at the new build site?
Comments (2)If you selected the right design, and the right GC, then a couple of times a week is sufficient. If you are the GC, then you are in an untenable position. You will need to be there almost constantly, especially in the beginning stages....See MoreChoosing building site - Countryside or Allotment?
Comments (39)twogirls, slightly differing opinion here....given the things you have told us about the two areas and what you are finding out about the 2 acre country lot, for me it would also be a no-brainer (buy it if you like it!) It would be nice if we could all find/afford/enjoy acreage large enough to ensure we never saw another building, close to conveniences, with a guarantee that our view would never change. ;~) Okay, back to real life...yours...with the facts you have shared about land around there being difficult to find and afford, your budget, etc. I can see more "pros" than some posters...just my opinion of course. I can see that there are already other houses on your street (if it becomes yours) that have acreage around them (so there will always be a feeling of space and more land than houses) and lots of open space behind you and a nice view. Yes, there are lots behind you and there is a chance that whoever purchases them could put their house farther back and thus more in your line of sight....it'll still be a long way from your house and chances are high they will prefer to build at least a bit closer to the road (so you would still have quite a bit of space and land behind you to enjoy.) So you will have a house beside you, and maybe someday another one, and be able to see some other houses...okay. ;~) You'll still have lots of open space and big lots around those houses and that is a very nice thing to live with. I do understand the point some are making, that large lots and long, narrow ones give you more space to take care of while still not ensuring complete privacy from the world...but in my book, more open space (around and behind the houses) and more "sky" and views around the area is still more open space and a desirable thing to live with....See More- 15 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
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