HOME BUILDING
Posts about posts! And holes and studs and timbers and all of the various pieces that make a house a place to live as opposed to an ominous pile of materials a truck drops off beside a big hole.
nik Lift your spirits
A situation came about where we were able to have access to a Genie lift for a few weeks at almost no cost (they’re usually $$$ to rent). There’s no way I could have finished the high peaks, soffit and fascia without this thing. And it only almost killed me once.
nik Lock yourself out
Mudroom lockers and built-ins are constructed. Oak bench with Agreeable Gray painted trim and woodwork.
nik Bathroom runner
First tile laid! Master bathroom tile runner (hexagonal marble with 3×6″ marble border). These entries are a bit chronologically out of order, but c’est la vie.
nik MBR Ensuite Shower
The walk-in shower’s tile is finished (minus grout) in the master bathroom.
nik Mudroom taking shape
Building the kids’ locker bays in the mudroom.
nik A three hour tour
Clearing the driveway with the tractor didn’t turn out as hoped. Next winter a plow truck is necessary.
nik Heavenly Instincts
My Mom called us while we were in Africa, telling us that her and Dad had gone up to the house on a whim to see how things were progressing. When they opened the door the house was full of smoke, and orange embers were glowing in the kitchen ceiling. The insulation crew had knocked […]
nik Swing and a miss
This is either the first or second attempt at a drilled well (third time was the charm). Casing snapped off at about 175′ down and this oatmeal-like grout was used to fill it back in. Had I realized what was going on, I would have used it for a free geothermal loop, but hindsight is […]
nik The phantom field
Another view of the mysterious septic field.