Dirtyhip Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share #251 Posted April 3, 2021 15 minutes ago, Longjohn said: My plans were 2400. That house looks like some craftsman homes in my neighborhood now. My current house has some aspects of this plan. My corbels look just like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted April 3, 2021 Share #252 Posted April 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: My stress has came down to about a 2. Earlier it was like a 9. Too many very stressful components. I was seriously terrified about my husband having to shift that box. Terrified that he could get hurt of destroy the tractor or something. I just didn't understand much about this construction stuff. It was hard to have a sense of humor about those things. Today we had electrical on site, HVAC guy, several framers, and they were banging along. So many things happening. It is so great. Building a home is VERY stressful. Soooo many choices. And some can be expensive to fix. WoBG and I agreed... we would probably NEVER build another home again. After a while.... when we would take a trip to some place to look for something for the home, WoBG was just ask... "Do you have wine?" The best response.... The place were there were hundreds of slabs of granite and marble... the guy there had Russian accent.... "We have vodka." Lots of wine and beer help us forget about the stress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share #253 Posted April 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, Bikeguy said: Building a home is VERY stressful. Soooo many choices. And some can be expensive to fix. WoBG and I agreed... we would probably NEVER build another home again. After a while.... when we would take a trip to some place to look for something for the home, WoBG was just ask... "Do you have wine?" The best response.... The place were there were hundreds of slabs of granite and marble... the guy there had Russian accent.... "We have vodka." Lots of wine and beer help us forget about the stress. I thought I had done so many of the choices early, so I could prevent stress. There were still stressful choices. Really the part that was awful for me was the box and the home grade. It all worked out but the home ended up a little lower into the ground than we had originally planned. It is all good now. Sloped lots can be challenging. Good view though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted April 3, 2021 Share #254 Posted April 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: the home grade. It all worked out but the home ended up a little lower into the ground than we had originally planned. Yeah... tell me about it... We have a basement (it gets cold here). After the footings were poured. It rained a lot. We visited the home site and found this. First thoughts... OMG is the basement going to flood after a rain storm? After the foundation was installed, anc backfilled, the grade around the home was higher than the surrounding area. In theory.. it will never flood. The drain tiles around the footings drain to to our sump, and the sump drains by gravity underground to the pond. We still needed a sump pump in the sump... to pass inspection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share #255 Posted April 3, 2021 11 minutes ago, Bikeguy said: Yeah... tell me about it... We have a basement (it gets cold here). After the footings were poured. It rained a lot. We visited the home site and found this. First thoughts... OMG is the basement going to flood after a rain storm? After the foundation was installed, anc backfilled, the grade around the home was higher than the surrounding area. In theory.. it will never flood. The drain tiles around the footings drain to to our sump, and the sump drains by gravity underground to the pond. We still needed a sump pump in the sump... to pass inspection. You are like my brother from another mother. Yeah. We had an excavator dig us to grade. then the concrete crew went even deeper with their machine, when they should have just put the footers on the grade that was dug. My husband had to move a crapload of dirt to get us to grade and then we brought out our excavator guy to make a nice water slope to prevent issues. We had to use these metal grate covers on the vents so that dirt can be backfilled against them. It's fine now but dammit, we wanted to be about 8 inches or more higher. I am over it now and accepted the grade difference. I should have screamed at the crew...stop digging, and made them bring in gravel and compact to bring us back up a bit before it was poured. Now that I think about it, it's fine cause we are dug down to bedrock level and that house will be so solid. Building is difficult and my home is a simple one. LOL The crew have said "Thank you for building a rectangle. We like rectangles. HAHA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kzoo Posted April 4, 2021 Share #257 Posted April 4, 2021 A new front door for the mother-in-law’s quarters. Cool 😎 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share #258 Posted April 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Kzoo said: A new front door for the mother-in-law’s quarters. Cool 😎 I am happy he is doing this. I can't open the big swing door, or close it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc2000 Posted April 4, 2021 Share #259 Posted April 4, 2021 Those containers are heavy duty steel. The dings yours has show how most crane operators handle them. Top crane operators make some big money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share #260 Posted April 7, 2021 Hvac going in 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted April 7, 2021 Share #261 Posted April 7, 2021 I’m not used to that. Here in God country heat runs come up from the basement. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share #262 Posted April 7, 2021 8 hours ago, Kzoo said: I’m not used to that. Here in God country heat runs come up from the basement. Well, here in heathen country we do things a little differently. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted April 7, 2021 Share #263 Posted April 7, 2021 3 hours ago, Dirtyhip said: Well, here in heathen country we do things a little differently. Yes, I also found that interesting. They were in the attics where we lived in Texas, but in the crawlspace or basement in colder climates like Colorado, South Dakota, and Montana. Not sure about eastern Oregon, as that house had electric heat, but mainly we used wood. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted April 7, 2021 Share #264 Posted April 7, 2021 15 hours ago, Dirtyhip said: Hvac going in Those flex ducts have a higher resistance to air flow than metal ducts. Nothing to be especially concerned about, but I'd suggest doing a second check with your HVAC guy that the fan on your furnace has enough power to push the right amount of air to the farthest part of the system. If not, the room at the end of furthest, smallest duct will always be cold. Just ask the HVAC guy "Does the furnace fan have the right fan curve to overcome the static pressure drop in the flex duct to get the needed airflow to the farthest register?" while giving him just a hint of your famous DH Stink Eye. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted April 7, 2021 Share #265 Posted April 7, 2021 5 minutes ago, Thaddeus Kosciuszko said: Those flex ducts have a higher resistance to air flow than metal ducts. Nothing to be especially concerned about, but I'd suggest doing a second check with your HVAC guy that the fan on your furnace has enough power to push the right amount of air to the farthest part of the system. If not, the room at the end of furthest, smallest duct will always be cold. Just ask the HVAC guy "Does the furnace fan have the right fan curve to overcome the static pressure drop in the flex duct to get the needed airflow to the farthest register?" while giving him just a hint of your famous DH Stink Eye. Static pressure is your friend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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maddmaxx ★ Posted April 8, 2021 Share #269 Posted April 8, 2021 33 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: Is there insulation between the tub wall and the outside wall. There should be. Foam panels will do well there instead of fiberglass. There also should be insulation between the window frame and the wood framing, packed into that little gap before the window trim is put in place. All of that is for energy efficiency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted April 8, 2021 Share #270 Posted April 8, 2021 Looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share #271 Posted April 9, 2021 2 hours ago, maddmaxx said: Is there insulation between the tub wall and the outside wall. There should be. Foam panels will do well there instead of fiberglass. There also should be insulation between the window frame and the wood framing, packed into that little gap before the window trim is put in place. All of that is for energy efficiency The wall behind is insulated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted April 9, 2021 Share #272 Posted April 9, 2021 It will be finished soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted April 9, 2021 Share #273 Posted April 9, 2021 30 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: The wall behind is insulated. Yeah, if you look real close you can see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted April 9, 2021 Share #274 Posted April 9, 2021 I read a news story on the internet today where these people were building a house and when it was all done the plumbing drains backed up. They figured it out - it was a 15 foot python that had crawled in the pipes and got stuck. I don't think DH has to worry about that happening at her house at all, because looking at those drains in the picture I don't think anything bigger than a 10 foot python could get stuck in there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapr ★ Posted April 9, 2021 Share #275 Posted April 9, 2021 Wait...wut??? You put the shower head on the left? Your feng shui is all messed up now. Change it!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share #276 Posted April 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Scrapr said: Wait...wut??? You put the shower head on the left? Your feng shui is all messed up now. Change it!!! The seat is in the way of standing and showering. The seat is so I can shave my legs. We will have a wand thing. I assume you are messing with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapr ★ Posted April 9, 2021 Share #277 Posted April 9, 2021 I have studied Feng Shui for a long time (30 seconds on the internet) You absolutely must have the shower head on the right. It is better for the water to rain prosperity on your family *unless it was your other right **yes I am messing wit choo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted April 9, 2021 Share #278 Posted April 9, 2021 8 hours ago, Thaddeus Kosciuszko said: I read a news story on the internet today where these people were building a house and when it was all done the plumbing drains backed up. They figured it out - it was a 15 foot python that had crawled in the pipes and got stuck. I don't think DH has to worry about that happening at her house at all, because looking at those drains in the picture I don't think anything bigger than a 10 foot python could get stuck in there. Did they use a snake to clear the pipe? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted April 15, 2021 Author Share #279 Posted April 15, 2021 bumping for pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dirtyhip Posted April 15, 2021 Author Share #283 Posted April 15, 2021 My hard work with the chip and flowers is paying off now. I will add more as time goes on. I badly need water. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted April 15, 2021 Share #284 Posted April 15, 2021 Great pics. You're definitely winning the race. My contractor's interior specialist says they finish up fast. I hope so. I'm out of this apartment by noon May 31. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted April 15, 2021 Share #285 Posted April 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Dirtyhip said: Do you think there was ever scissoring performed on that scissor lift? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted April 15, 2021 Author Share #286 Posted April 15, 2021 18 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Do you think there was ever scissoring performed on that scissor lift? I heard some giggles up there. HAHA 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted April 15, 2021 Share #287 Posted April 15, 2021 The best picture so far! A product of extraordinary beauty, in an eye-catching ANSI gray, sculpted with lines of pure functional simplicity itself!!! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted April 15, 2021 Author Share #288 Posted April 15, 2021 54 minutes ago, MickinMD said: Great pics. You're definitely winning the race. My contractor's interior specialist says they finish up fast. I hope so. I'm out of this apartment by noon May 31. Have faith my friend. At least you have a place till May 31st. I have to be out of here by May 14th. Hello camp life. HAHA So, @Scrapr was right. I may win the race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted April 15, 2021 Author Share #289 Posted April 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Thaddeus Kosciuszko said: The best picture so far! A product of extraordinary beauty, in an eye-catching ANSI gray, sculpted with lines of pure functional simplicity itself!!! I freaking wish it had juice. We are close. As soon as we get our green tag, my well pump will go it. I want and badly need water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted April 15, 2021 Share #290 Posted April 15, 2021 Good progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share #291 Posted April 16, 2021 13 hours ago, Kzoo said: Good progress Thanks, Kzoo. We are pleased. I can't believe this is going to be my home soon. 2 bedrooms 2 bath, big garage. Perfect layout for our lifestyles. A pump track and a jump line on my OWN property. Garden space. A glorious view. 30 minute ride to work. Off a bus route when the ride is too snowy. The only negative is this short section of road that is very steep and narrow at the top. Not a lot of traffic there, but it is icky. You have to pay a price for the view in this semi isolated zone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share #292 Posted April 16, 2021 I love my siding 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted April 16, 2021 Share #293 Posted April 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: I love my siding What's the little window. Is that a window above the shower unit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted April 16, 2021 Share #294 Posted April 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, Kzoo said: What's the little window. Is that a window above the shower unit? Must be. There's the shower drain down near the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share #295 Posted April 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, Kzoo said: What's the little window. Is that a window above the shower unit? Yes, Sir. This is the wall that is bathroom, closet and the back of our headboard. No reason to have windows here. I might not have minded a little window in the closet, but hubby vetoed that. ok, <shrug> No big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share #296 Posted April 16, 2021 Just now, maddmaxx said: Must be. There's the shower drain down near the bottom. Hose bib. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted April 16, 2021 Share #297 Posted April 16, 2021 5 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: Hose bib. He knew that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted April 16, 2021 Share #298 Posted April 16, 2021 7 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: I might not have minded a little window in the closet, but hubby vetoed that. ok, <shrug> No windows in a closet. Closets are designed for storage. Windows eliminate storage space. The fewer windows, the less heat loss (within reason). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share #299 Posted April 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, Kzoo said: No windows in a closet. Closets are designed for storage. Windows eliminate storage space. The fewer windows, the less heat loss (within reason). OK, KEVIN!!!!! HAHA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted April 16, 2021 Share #300 Posted April 16, 2021 It's probably a good thing you posted this because you have a record of your experience. Once you move in, you'll soon forget or have trouble remembering what it looked like or the effort required to make it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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