In 2002 we became busy with an addition on our house. Final inspection was competed the end of 2003. I was my own general contractor. I sub-contracted a few jobs, but did most of my own work. There are a few finish details to complete, but we are very pleased with the results. The whole thing has been quite an adventure.
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Digging up the yard.
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Pouring the foundation with the help of a concrete pumper truck.
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Floor joists going in.
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Carrying drainage rock to put around the foundation.
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Walls starting to go up.
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Trusses arriving.
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Roof taking shape.
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The shell is complete.
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Removing the old siding from existing house.
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All new siding for the house.
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Putting up a temporary beam to hold up the ceiling while the kitchen glue-lam is installed.
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The opened up kitchen and clean great-room with windows. The boys had fun swinging (literally) from the rafters. The weather isn't cold yet.
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Plumbing for the master bathroom.
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Insetting the the hearth backing material for the gas fireplace.
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Wiring, heat ducts, plumbing & insulation under the new section.
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Demolition, dust and dirt so a kitchen wall can be moved.
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The weather was cold during the project and it was hard to heat the rest of the house.
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Rinsing supper dishes in the bathroom tub.
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Cooking while replacing the kitchen ceiling panels.
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Building the pantry walls. One of the times my Dad was able to work with me.
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Painting. The rest of the addition was done with a sprayer.
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Putting in the new cabinets.
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Finally a working new kitchen!
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The master suite bathroom.
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Laying down the laminate flooring.
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Enjoying the new Great Room.
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