It feels excruciatingly slow (compared to the start-up tech world I've been in), but I have to remind myself that this is a measure 1000 times and cut once industry. Unless, of course, you're comfortable paying for things to be ripped out, started anew. I'm sure I'll have some of those opportunities, too. Yikes! I … Continue reading Can hardly escape making progress
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Earth friendly insulation
There's an ocean of debate threads on the topic of eco-friendly, sustainable, energy-efficient insulation. The way you construct your roof, attic and walls directly impacts your material options. The goal is to create a tight building envelope with strong thermal and acoustic insulating properties. We've got a few different roof styles in the house, which … Continue reading Earth friendly insulation
Authorization to Build
...a septic system. So read the subject heading of the email from the Hays County Development office. Some tasty click bait. It wasn't a total hook, line and sinker. We do now have the only government permit we need to start building. But, since we're part of an "HOA", we just need their approval and … Continue reading Authorization to Build
Acquired
...as in, the company I worked for got acquired and would be immediately merging with another company. That's when it all started. The promise of share payout coupled with potential job loss. I rounded up brownies and dusted off my resume. Graeme, instinctively, pointed his browser to Zillow.com. I'm still not exactly sure why, as … Continue reading Acquired
