Progress Update: a wet spring

Here's some photo updates from the framing phase of our house.

It’s never too early for landscaping

After the house came the garden.

Gravel + hairy friends

We are so thankful for the 'barn-raising' support we've already had from so many of you & other friends and family. One recent example is the procurement of two truck bed loads of pea gravel transferred from a neighbor's back yard to our front yard.

Progress update: board & paint

After the framing comes the drywall. In a matter of days, our walls were outfitted in a patchwork of soft grey orderly panels. The house felt quiet and calming. Likely because it hadn't been so clean inside in months. It felt cohesive and restrained. I think I appreciated this phase all the more because I … Continue reading Progress update: board & paint →

Progress Update & 3D visualization tools

Here's the latest progress GIFs of the property. I'm also sharing some 3D visualization tools that I've used.

Things I’ve said no to

We started the project by defining functional needs. These guardrails help us know when something isn't right for our project.

Progress update: slab, walls and window rough openings

Once we closed on our construction loan, we were ready to form our building footprint slabs and within a couple of weeks pour our foundation. Next, the blocks were delivered and the crew began to stack. Just before Christmas, most of the main house was stacked and rough openings of windows hinted at our future … Continue reading Progress update: slab, walls and window rough openings →

And then there were forms

Here's the latest set of photos from the site visit!

Rugs made better

Solid surface flooring like polished concrete or wood or stone can be more durable and healthier for indoor air quality. But these are hard surfaces—what if you want something soft or cozy or need sound absorption? The answer is: a good rug! I've come across some really neat rugs that I wanted to share.

Is there a better choice for the bathtub? Here’s four.

Question everything. That's been my motto, mostly because I have the time and the interest. Just because everybody installs something that way or with this material, doesn't mean that's the only option. It may take awhile to find someone knowledgeable on the subject, but you will eventually find a useful thread buried deep in a … Continue reading Is there a better choice for the bathtub? Here’s four. →