While I have no idea about "lallies & lintels", it is AMAZING how much I have learned about things such as septic systems, permits, & foundations during our home building process so far…. Yes, after nearly 5 years of talking & dreaming about building, it is finally becoming a reality!
In early spring, my husband and I closed on 2 acres of land, and have begun the much anticipated building process. If all goes well, we ‘should’ be in this fall. While I’m not holding my breath-I can’t help but be overly excited by this deadline!
Each step has been a learning experience, from getting permits, to interviewing builders, and even signing up to do some of the work ourselves…gulp!
The first week when the foundation was dug, my husband and I both stood there proudly saying “Is it just me, or is this the best lookin’ hole in the ground we’ve ever layed eyes on?” :)
We are on our way! Foundation is done, driveway is in, and the garage is scheduled to go in today. The frame work is also supposed to begin this week-so we should be seeing something that resembles more of a house very soon.
As my husband & I start selecting our exterior finishes, I’m reminded of the movie “Mr. Blandings builds his dream house” (note the quote in my subject line & the reference to ‘lallies & lintels’) I’ve become a ‘regular’ at the stone place we are using…they know me by name, & I can’t help but wonder if they roll their eyes when they see me coming thinking ‘here’s that girl who thinks way too hard about color.’ As I’ve mentioned before I’m a little obsessed with color - & with the exterior of our house…let’s just say, it better be right! I’m very much like the character in the movie (watch video clip below)-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRn59zNL0Ew
In early spring, my husband and I closed on 2 acres of land, and have begun the much anticipated building process. If all goes well, we ‘should’ be in this fall. While I’m not holding my breath-I can’t help but be overly excited by this deadline!
Each step has been a learning experience, from getting permits, to interviewing builders, and even signing up to do some of the work ourselves…gulp!
The first week when the foundation was dug, my husband and I both stood there proudly saying “Is it just me, or is this the best lookin’ hole in the ground we’ve ever layed eyes on?” :)
We are on our way! Foundation is done, driveway is in, and the garage is scheduled to go in today. The frame work is also supposed to begin this week-so we should be seeing something that resembles more of a house very soon.
As my husband & I start selecting our exterior finishes, I’m reminded of the movie “Mr. Blandings builds his dream house” (note the quote in my subject line & the reference to ‘lallies & lintels’) I’ve become a ‘regular’ at the stone place we are using…they know me by name, & I can’t help but wonder if they roll their eyes when they see me coming thinking ‘here’s that girl who thinks way too hard about color.’ As I’ve mentioned before I’m a little obsessed with color - & with the exterior of our house…let’s just say, it better be right! I’m very much like the character in the movie (watch video clip below)-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRn59zNL0Ew
Each day of construction there is something new to check out – it’s so exciting – here are some pictures of the different stages so far:
~Barbara Ann~
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