This page chronicles the building of our new house. You can read the summary of each day and click the dates for photos.
Click here for the floor plan.
04-20-2009: Pictures of the empty lot.
05-19-2009: Pouring the foundation.
05-21-2009: The foundation is finished.
05-27-2009: All the concrete is done.
05-29-2009: Subfloor is installed
06-04-2009: The second floor framing goes up.
06-05-2009: The roof trusses are up.
06-06-2009: They even worked on a Saturday.
06-11-2009: Plumbing and ventilation.
06-16-2009: The roof shingles go on.
06-19-2009: First day of drywall.
06-21-2009: After working all day Saturday, all the drywall is up.
06-23-2009: Mudding the drywall begins. (I won't bore anyone with every room)
07-02-2009: Shutters go on, interior texturing is done.
07-05-2009: Interior trim and doors.
07-07-2009: Interior painting is finished.
07-08-2009: Electrical outlets and fixtures.
07-10-2009: Linoleum and cabinets are installed.
07-13-2009: Counter tops and tile.
07-14-2009: Sinks go in, grouting is done.
07-16-2009: The fence is up and the yard ready for sod.
07-21-2009: The sod and sprinklers are finished.
07-22-2009: Final pictures of the house before move-in.
10-11-2009: I finally got around to taking pictures after I'm all moved in.