The Final Dogpatch Project

So, since I've been using Facebook more than Blogger as of late, updated pix of the last phase of our building project are up on Facebook. I've also uploaded some of the final views to Picasaweb here:

Dogpatch

And if this works, here's the link to more up on Facebook

Dogpatch - now with heat and sheetrock!

Just in time for the major temperature drop and deep freeze we're getting at night now, we've hooked up the boiler and are running the radiant heating.

I also stacked full the woodshed Seth built so that once the stove is installed, we're ready to warm ourselves by the fire. (And in case you didn't realize, stacking wood is a LOT of work! Thank god Seth does all the splitting!)

The in-laws showed up for the weekend just to remind me how lucky I am to have them as inlaws -- they worked their asses off all weekend helping us hang sheetrock. They are no slackers!
And with sheetrock, the rooms are starting to really come together.
the kitchen....
the dining room...
the master bedroom...
Ok, what did I say about being slackers? Nah, mom jus tsnuck in a well-earned nap in the afternoon sunshine while the men worked on...
And did I mention our grass is coming in?! Foliage is almost all gone now. We're ready for winter!

Insulation Day 1

So before we could insulate, Seth and I spent this past weekend putting up hardback foil insulation panels up to create the cavities we'd fill with the insulation filler. All the silver kind of made me feel like I was in an alien communication room.
Then yesterday, the guys came to blow in the NuWool insulation. It's a highly efficient cellulose product made from recycled newspaper.


And Seth was very happy with the first day of insulation work. Next up is the spray-in cellulose in the side walls today. Fun. Messy. Efficient. Warm!

New pics of the palace

Progress...

The chimney grows...
The septic leachfield...
Our front yard...
Now without stumps!

Update from the Dogpatch

Have I said lately that I LOVE our windows -- here seen from the second floor balcony overlooking the great room.



Thanks to Mom and Dad Henderson for coming up last week and helping!


Resting at home after a hard day's work...

Update on the Dogpatch

So when we last left the story of building in the rainiest season on record in Vermont, we still didn't have a roof. Well, that was this week's work...


Downstairs starts to dry out and make for a good breakroom...

John and Seth are working together well and haven't killed each other yet ;-)




Finally, upstairs gets roofed and the bedrooms begin to take shape...


Windows come on Monday so it was time to frame in the home for our wall of windows -- this great room is indeed going to be GREAT!!!


When Seth and I were at the property working yesterday, we got to hea rthe rain and hail bounce off our new roof! Nice change from having everything pour inside. Starting to look like a home. We're VERY psyched!

From crete to walls

This week's updates include pouring cement, standing walls and dogs helping out.

Here's where my bed will be in just a few months...

First floor walls start to come together...



Stoli helps out around the job site by attracting all the deer flies away from the crew.


And after a hard day's work at the property, Jordy curls himself up for some doggy dreaming.

Summer winds down

So it's been a while since a post, in fact, all summer. It's been that kind of summer. Hectic, feeling a bit disjointed and scattered, not enough beach time and a very big deal that has kept us busy and distracted since the end of June. What could that be, you might ask? Buying land.

Yup, Seth and I have finally found that right piece of property -- 5.7 acres in Moretown, Vermont. Beautiful terrain, rock features, a stream, and sun -- lot's of sun. Mountain views to the east and south. And the best part -- it's going to cut my commute more than in 1/2!

Closing is tomorrow!

Pictures at this point don't really tell the story, but I'll keep folks posted as to the progress we make throughout the fall (clearing and puttin gin the driveway) and spring into summer (building the house). Should be an adventure -- one that keeps Seth way too busy and me all too excited!