Just 2-3 weeks from Move In Date

The beginnings of a kitchen and some outside shots.

Exterior Siding in Progress

Exterior siding is about 50% complete. Insulation is happening inside as well.

Windows and Foot Pedals

The windows are all in except one that is being moved to a different location and 2 that have just been ordered.


The rough-in for the plumbing is almost complete and we have a walk through with the electrician on Monday. Last Saturday we spent almost half the day with Nic at Green Mountain Electric supply figuring out our lighting plan — about 90% LED and mostly flush mount or cans. Except for the light over the dining table:



And the one in the staircase to the second floor:



The foot pedals for the 1/2 bath sink are in too and Michael is very happy. Here, he demonstrates the proper technique for use.



The gas stove is in place and being vented. Took awhile to find a style that we liked. We found this one at fiammaus.com



I spent a few hours today deciding on tile — mostly subway tile stacked vertically so that all the tiles align — looks more modern that way.

We’re back out tomorrow to do some preplanning before our walk through with Don Schroder (the electrical sub contractor) and Jeremy.

Framing continues . . .

Framing continues

We're 3 or 4 weeks into framing and all is going well. Click on picture above for new collection of framing photos.

Framing 1st Week

Framing has begun with Jeremy's crew working fulltime on the project. Some tweaking of plans is continuing as well as decisions about plumbing and fixtures. Click picture below to see a batch of framing pictures.

Framing 1st week

Concrete Wall

The concrete retaining wall is in. Man, that thing is huge. Handball, anyone? Check the photos:

Retaining Wall and Floor Joists

House Plans and Week 3 Photos

Almost finalized floor plans above. Sill working on the layout of the second floor of the main building. Other details are being resolved, but thought we should share these now that construction is underway.

Well drilling started today and should finish by early next week. We met Jeremy at a house project he is currently finishing to make a decision about concrete floor finishing. During our conversation there, he mentioned that framing would start within the next 3 weeks. Moving along pretty well, because the weather has been uncharacteristically nice for Vermont.

Also posted more photos from week 3 : click here