Installing the Drywall
We dropped by the house on Saturday and they had already been there since early in the morning. Lots was done and they were busy screwing in the ceiling in our room. Now I see why they made all the marks on the floor. They …
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Ready for Drywall
We passed our insulation inspection, so we can hang the drywall! When we got to the house on Friday they had delivered a lot of drywall and other materials. They had also marked the floor under everything on the ceiling. Drywall Drywall Gold Bond 54” …
The Back Porch
In June they started building the porches. They dug down to the piers and put in the supports. They nailed on flashing. Then they put up the ledger and some serious bolts. They came back in July and framed the back porch. Everybody stood on …
Installing the Vinyl Siding
They started installing the vinyl siding while we were at the beach. We drove to the house before we drove home. Everything was set up. Were they working after 7:00 on a Sunday? There were no trucks. We called and no one answered. Did something …
Tree House in Asheville
Last night on the news they had a treehouse that is a short term rental in Woodfin, near Asheville. They interviewed two guests and the owner, Mike Parrish. Mike says he plans to add 10 more treehouses and a hobbit home, “Something right out of …
Insulation
They installed the insulation today. They put R-15 in the walls and R-38 in the ceiling. What does R mean? “R” Means Resistance to Heat Flow The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating power. The attic has thicker insulation because more heat is lost …
Preemptive Mold Control
Today they applied Concrobium Mold Control to the trusses. Concrobium Mold Control® dries on surfaces to create an invisible antimicrobial shield that kills and prevents mold. The product “contains no bleach, ammonia, alcohol or other VOCs.” It is recommended for new construction. It is used …
Running the Gas Lines
They installed the gas lines while we were at the beach. We are having a gas hot water heater. We want gas fireplaces in the living room and master bedroom. We haven’t chosen what we want, so we had the gas stubbed out so that …
Small One-Bedroom on the Beach
My husband took us to the beach for our tenth anniversary. This is where we stayed. This is the living room. The kitchen has four counter height bar stools at the island. There is a compact kitchen. The living room opens to a small balcony. …
Ikea Tiny House Inspiration
We spent a day of our vacation wandering around the models at the new Ikea store in Jacksonville, Florida. This model was VERY tiny. The kitchen was open to the living room through two doorways. The kitchen has everything. The cabinets, countertops, sink and appliances …
