A family's journey to build a healthy home
A busy week.... Dry in on the roof Can lights and electrical boxes installed Fireplace installed - still to be lifted onto cinder blocks Downstairs windows installed Shingles delivered Master bath wall was moved into the appropriate position - plumbing is no longer in the master closet A lot done but not without error....one of… Continue reading A busy week & construction mold – part 1
Rain, rain, go away so that we can have our roof installed. With the middle of the summer rainy season, we are patiently waiting for a dry day for the roofer to install the dry in on the roof and shingles. In the meantime, the next step of towards electricity happened. Can light fixtures and… Continue reading Rain, rain, go away & Don’t fill your bucket too full…
Framing finale... Probably the most important and can be the most frustrating part of the building process. This is the bones of your house and you don't want any of your bones out of place. Be picky at this stage and don't let things slide. Think about what "extras" you might want behind your walls.… Continue reading Framing & Let your nose be your guide…
Foundation to Trusses: May 12 - June 30, 2018 Preparing for Foundation Video - in case you missed it! A very simple way to begin making your home a healthy house… During a trip to Canada, we were asked to not wear shoes inside the house. It was brought to our attention that… Continue reading Foundation to Trusses Video
It's coming to life! Walking through the framed out house makes it feel very real. The trusses went from being a stack of lumber to framing for the roof. As our house is now a reality and not just a plan on paper, we are beginning this new addition to our blog which will… Continue reading It’s coming to life!