Construction

Pouring the Footer

Pouring the Footer

This morning we called the building inspector and he confirmed that he could come this morning. He approved our work and said we could pour the concrete, so we called the concrete company and they said they could come out this afternoon. The man helping […]

Ready For First Inspection!

Ready For First Inspection!

We have spent the last several days digging, pulling lines, and measuring. We finally got it all done, including digging the trench for the drain line to the septic tank.  By the time we were digging the eighth  hole for the pillars under the house, we were […]

Another Day With the Trackhoe

Another Day With the Trackhoe

When we woke up Wednesday morning, Roy decided he needed to take the day off to finish the digging. He realized he could do a little more work on the footers for the pillars with the trackhoe before they picked it up. He was literally […]

Breaking Ground!

Breaking Ground!

Today, the trackhoe we rented was delivered and we finally officially broke ground. Roy has been digging holes with a posthole digger for several days, for various reasons, so technically he broke ground before now. We rented it for 24 hours, but only got 8 […]

Foundation Supplies Delivered! Finally…Some Progress

Foundation Supplies Delivered! Finally…Some Progress

We have just been waiting…and waiting…regulations, paperwork, rain, inspection  concerns, and the list of obstacles seems to be eternal. Yesterday, we finally got our foundation materials delivered, after calling the company 3 times to change the date of delivery. We are expecting clear skies all […]

The Tree Comes Down

The Tree Comes Down

Today the two Roys got the sweetgum on the ground. All went according to plan and it was very impressive, although a couple of times I was holding my breath. They did have to modify a bit here and there, like bringing in the tractor. […]

Getting started!

Getting started!

Today the man that will lay our foundation block came out and measured, marked, and calculated. We placed the order for all of the block, mortar, sand, etc. The lines were spray painted so the man with the backhoe can come and dig for the […]

New Chicken Door

New Chicken Door

I like to let the chickens out as often as possible, but Frederick is so uncooperative that I don’t as often as I should. Chicky goes back to the coop about 4 each evening, but Frederick cannot be corraled for anything. We have to wait […]