Oh FUN! We are just finishing up framing and SO happy the sun is shining! Woo Hoo!!!

kennady12 - I love the reminder about checking insulation! Great heads up!

Missy you must be so excited. Cant wait to see it when it is done.

Jennifer woohoo! Fun times ahead!

Missi, your lot is beautiful. It took a lot to get to this point, so don't discount the journey that brought you here.

Marjen, we were delayed by the health department too because they wanted the ditches cleared in order to issue the septic permit.

The framers have been busy in Virginia. Two days and this is what we have. This is from our Reolink camera since we can't be there to take pictures. It's hard to concentrate at work when I can watch my house being built in my phone.

Loving all the progress everyone is making.

Kathy: Looking good and love the idea of your Reolink camera and remotely monitoring; I presume it is via the phone network and not wifi.

I initially used a construction cam which I set to take a shot every daytime minute and required unloading every three weeks. I had internet within days of power being installed which was good for several cameras thereafter but you've gone one better.

Wysmama love the idea of writing a welcoming on the framing, my kids would love that. Melanda have fun breaking ground with your kids. Missy I love how functional your house is! We have a similar roofline. Amelia I love you window grids they give your house so much character.

Kennedy is that the back or side that is a walkout? IMO the light is too low and too close to the door. It will attract bugs and kids going in and out will bring in the bugs. Can you move it up? or over?

Out in the country here so we get lots of bugs! kennady do you mind sharing your basement plan? We aren’t going to get as much daylight basement as we hoped for so I am going to need to rearrange things now since only a side will be open more than likely

It's great seeing everyone's progress! Insulation was done yesterday.

Brick layers are there today, I can't wait to see brick start to go up!

I love seeing everyone's pictures and progress. Originally our house was supposed to be complete at the beginning of April. Then it slipped to end of April. Now the builder has actually set a date of May 10th. Needless to say the weather has not been our friend this winter. We have never seen so much rain (and snow) here. But we have been very happy with the progress so far. Kitchen cabinets are supposed to go in next week and the electrician is going to start installing the light fixtures.

Amelia I love your bench did you order through your cabinet company or elsewhere?

Kathy, I am guessing you need 4G for Reolink to work? I will be building remotely and would love to monitor except the cell service is spotty and often 3G.

Kate E not sure this will help you. We went with matte black which is bottom picture. They put the wrong handle on one closet door which was oil rubbed bronze which is the top picture. Maybe this will help you see the difference between the colors.

Vinmarks- Thank you!! Yes, that helps a ton!! The difference between the two is noticeable but not massive. I’m going to ask the builder about changing - and if it’s a significant cost/delay I may stick with what we have. The side by side helps a TON. It’s hard to tell how significant that little edge of bronze will be once installed. THANK YOU!

ETA - I showed my husband these two images and he really prefers the matte black as well. So unless the upcharge is astronomical, we'll ask to change!

We just locked in at 4.0, anticipating early May close.

KateE...we had ORB in our last house and it had a living finish meaning it changed over time, which some people find desirable. I really, really disliked it. My knobs became very brassy and didn’t match the rosettes or my hinges.

this time I have matte black and made absolutely sure it is not a living finish and will not change. So much happier with the color.

if you are sure your ORB won’t change color, I think the color difference between black and orb is something I could live with if it’s a huge restocking fee.

if you can change to black with little cost, do it.

Snowcountry, you might check with the company. This is what it says on their website.

"Reolink Go, a 100% wire-free mobile HD security camera, operates on 4G-LTE and 3G networks."

It is white, but we wrapped it in camouflage Duck Tape. If you can get something that will work for you, I highly recommend it. Where are you now and where are you building?

If you click on the picture below, the entire photo will display showing the camera and solar panel.

Under roof, working on siding but need porches to get poured first before we can get much further across the front. Board and batten will be painted white. Ply Gem Mira black windows. Schumacher Homes Vinemont plan with farm house exterior.

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Love those black matte door handles. That is exactly what we will be buying.

Kathy so glad you have so much work happening. It is going up fast now!

Johnscreek very nice home! When do you think you will be in?

We have windows in and inside framing is done. Now awaiting pricing from HVAC and plumber coming next week to look.

I like that our framer keeps everything so nice and clean a the end of every day.

back of the home, south facing,

This is looking towards the front and east side from the kitchen area. On your left is the office and entery way. Right are the two guest bedrooms.

Johnscreek - nice looking house.

Kate - hope you can get the knobs switched out! We can't do those neat handle knobs because our cats would then be able to open doors.

NewEnglandGal - also impressed with the cleanliness of the job site! So exciting - love the layout!

Quick question for y'all. One of the changes we had to make along the way resulted in these cathedral windows being super close to the ceiling. All the rest of the windows in the house will have wood casings. Would it look strange just to have the drywall crew finish these? or should I use smaller trim. it will look 'cut off' at the corners though :( Obviously, moving the windows isn't an option at this point.

I purposely did only drywall returns on my second story windows that are in a two story great room. I actually like the idea of not having the contrast of a trim color on these windows, and the cleaner bright look. The windows on the lower portion of the room will have trim. I am in the early dry wall stage, so I don't have any pictures.

New April thread here: https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/5658710/april-2019-building-a-new-home

Cyndy can you repost in the April thread? That way you get more replies?

@Johns Creek, are you still happy with the final product from Schumacher? We met with them yesterday re: Modern Farmhouse and are still deciding who to choose.

100%!! Yes we are thrilled with our home. In October it will be two years since we moved in. In the Schumacher thread I posted previously about the follow up items that they took care of. All relatively minor, and all taken care of satisfactorily.

What a beautiful home!! Thank you for sharing your experiences and pics 😃