It's February 2018 how is your build?
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Comments (32)Well, we started May 6, 2009. We were told 9-10 months, and he was right. We should be moving in about a month, but, frankly, I've been holding them up since our original house hasn't yet sold. the idea of 2 mortgages makes me ill and has kept me from being able to get excited about our dream house--that makes me very angry!! Oh well...i have finally ordered tile for the master bath which is one thing I have put off for 2 months-got sick of spending more money than was allotted--finaly bit the bullet. We've had only minor probs, which our GC (for 15%) has handled nicely. Sick of change orders, over-budget, "not in the plans." Ready to sell my old house and move in!! Will try to post pics if i can figure out how!...See MoreIt's February 2012 - How's Your Build Progressing?
Comments (42)Wow - such great progress for everyone. @Beagles - BEAUTIFUL! @gbsim - great views and house! @Mel0569 - your kitchen is going to be wonderful. @ICFGreen - LOVE it all! We just finalized stone and roofing. Coronado Pro-Ledge in Dakota Brown and metal standing seam roof in dark bronze. Windows out for bid which we are holding on our breath on as it is a contemporary home with lot and lots of windows. The architect told me again today that I should start looking at the elevation for windows to compromise on. NOT until I see the bids. We submit next week for preliminary design review approval and should know by 3/15 if we can move forward with construction drawings. M...See MoreIt's February 2013! How is your build progressing?
Comments (67)We have been moving along at a pretty good clip! They should be starting the second story framing today! We expect to be completely framed and roofed by march 6th, when mechanicals will start and they will work to complete the exterior of the house so we can start on the pool and all of the landscaping. This is a picture from the great room looking at the 3 sets of french doors across the kitchen area. The carriage garage- we will be using it to store our boat which is why it looks so large, I am a little worried about how the porportions will look, but keep telling my self wait to worry until the second story is done.. Back of the house, you can see the wall of windows well as well you can see the foundation for the covered porch which is 12x20- think it will be the perfect size! The view from the great room to the wall of windows.. Its already a beautiful view... And here is the landscape design, we made a few tweeks to it and just waiting for them to do the finished redraw. Then comes the fun part of getting the projects bidded out....See MoreIt's February 2014, how is your build? Part 2
Comments (150)TGIF!! Went to the house last night…alone. For a while anyway, it was awesome :) I am a very social person, love to have people around, but there are sometimes I just neeeeeed to be by myself. I locked all the doors, turned up the radio and started putting door handles & plate covers on. My electrician has been MIA for almost a week. Which is really ok in some ways, b/c he’s a bit of a know it all, and our builder & his brother are working on trim. I think they need their alone time too. Lol Anyway, so I’ve been putting on plate covers whenever I can. I might have went a bit overboard on plugs & switches. Ha!! Seems like every time I think I’m almost done, I find more!!! I think I’m going to let dd do the plugs upstairs over the weekend. She’s closer to the ground. DH showed up after a while. Had to call me to let him in…lol I guess he doesn’t have a key yet. Oops! While we were working on little stuff, we had a heck of a thunder storm. I am even more pleased with the quality of this house. I couldn’t hardly hear the storm at all! The wind was whipping thru the trees which is a new (old) sound. I grew up with a woods behind the house, but for years haven’t had that. Our current home sounds like it is going to blow apart in wind. Not this new house!! Yay!!! Let’s see… doors & trim are staying the color they are, natural. They actually are finished, you just can’t really tell that from pictures. All smooth, and just a twinge shiny. I caught myself just running my hands a long them last night while putting on the handles. I have a love affair with wood. I would love to learn woodworking. Bluemoon ~ definitely on the boots!!! I have on mud boots 95% of the time anyway, b/c I have horses to care for, but last night I sure was glad I had them! Our “storage” trailer (semitrailer on the property) is surrounded by mud. I had to climb up in it to get my door handles. Oh boy. Between wrestling the huge doors in the wind, and trying to keep my footing in the mud, it’s a wonder I didn’t land on my rear. Not that it would have been the first time. I think I’ve fallen on ice/snow about 15 times this winter. I’m pretty klutzy, but that might be a record…. Illini ~ congrats on the mantel!! Exciting, can’t wait to see pictures of it :o) Maggie ~ maybe we should have formed a budget club. I think I’ve lost all concept of decimals also! We have a certain amount left to draw. I’m really hoping it’s enough. I really like your lighting selections. I have this thing about matching fixtures, but also, if you can’t match them all, I love mismatched eclectic!! (I’m only consistent at inconsistency!) Marji ~ 77!!! We got to 59 I think, and boy did it feel like swimsuit weather ha! We used to have that same, or very similar dragonfly lamp hanging in the show room when I sold lighting. And a couple lamps to go with it if I remember right. I love your mood boards! Second one is a sure winner! Love the balloon picture. What a great idea. Ahh…and some dormer love! Autumn ~ you and I are seriously very similar. I love your pizza idea! Totally get it. GUESS WHAT I DID??? I actually went to the grocery store! More pantry items and frozen items, but some fresh deli meat & cheese. Some small packaged meals I can throw something together fairly quickly. I’m sooo tired of eating out. Grabbed some precooked baked chicken from the deli, Uncle Ben’s 90second rice packages and broccoli steamer packs. We actually had a pretty good dinner last night… at 10:15pm. But hey it wasn’t fast food!!! Ontario ~ Thanks so much for the compliments. I’m a bit partial to it, of course! I’m still a bit amazed at times that it all actually came out of my head (with help) and is looking like I thought! I posted a few light pictures in my morning post yesterday, the sconces, fan & laundry. I’m hoping to get the entryway light up over the weekend, and will share of course!! I’m glad you think it’s fast…I’m dying. I guess I don’t have enough patience! we used all SW paint, but I don’t think either of those colors. I had to go back & look. Jen, Jen, Jen ~ as usual I am in love with your home!! Floors look amazing! Hoosier ~ I’ve tried to have that get’er done attitude the whole time. A few things have kinked my chain, but I’m pretty good now I think! Paint looks great, and as always I love love love your stone!!! :o) A few pics of trim, doors, & the cool posts on the stairs!! DH walked in and said “omg those are bad @ss!!” I laughed and laughed :o)...See MoreSuru
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