My proposed new house

[bethzaring]

Drywall above the pantry and bathroom. That area is being prepared to accept the air to air heat exchanger and associated duct work. Photo taken at the back of the house looking toward the front door.

 

[Addie]

I love the windows on your front door.

 

[GotGarlic]

It's starting to look like a real house! That must be really exciting for you, Beth!

 

[bethzaring]

And the exterior of the front door and storage room door, and the front door looking across the front of the house and trombe wall. Can you tell I like my front door?

Oh, there are two photos on the previous page too.....of the front door.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

The exterior rigid insulation has been installed, most windows are in, the exterior doors installed, work is progressing on the fireplace installation and the 8 foot ceiling above the pantry, bathroom and laundry room. There has also been some drywall hung but that is a fluke. Coming up soon is the blown in cellulose insulation and a bunch of digging around the house. I will have gutters and 6 downspouts with catch basins draining into a 1200 gallon underground storage tank.

Photos are of the inside of the front door.

Love the door, Beth!

 

[bethzaring]

GG, it is so exciting. The workers are very kind to me, what with my multiple daily visits.

 

[Andy M.]

Your new home is shaping up nicely. I'm excited for you.

 

[Cooking Goddess]

That is shaping up to be one fine home for you Beth! Nothing like the excitement of building. I'd do it again in a heartbeat - especially if I was close enough to make numerous daily visits. Goes a lot smoother that way.

And the exterior of the front door and storage room door, and the front door looking across the front of the house and trombe wall. Can you tell I like my front door?

Oh, there are two photos on the previous page too.....of the front door.

Can't blame you for your love of your front door. It's a beauty.

 

[CatPat]

Oh this is so very exciting! I am very happy for you! The view is lovely, and I like your front door very much!

I do love to see people get these nice houses! This makes me smile very much. I am sure you are unable to sleep well because of this lovely home getting ready to take you in and shelter you.

With love,
~Cat

 

[bethzaring]

My builder says he may have my house completed in 6 weeks. The wood staining starts on Monday. That includes the interior and exterior doors, porch posts, trim around the windows inside and out, and the window sills. The interior wall plastering starts on Wednesday. The first 2 of 3 exterior coats of stucco went on this past week; the final coat with color won't be applied until next Spring.

The photos are of my bedroom closet doors, all the interior doors look like this, and the new exterior stucco.

Party at my house New Years!!!

 

[MrsLMB]

Wow .. things are really moving along now aren't they .. such a nice looking home ... how exciting !!

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Beautiful Beth! All those windows!

 

[Somebunny]

Beautiful Beth! I love those doors!

 

[CatPat]

Oh Beth, this is so very wonderful! I'm very happy for you!

I'm sure the next 6 weeks will drag by you slowly, but think of the day you move into this beautiful home. You will nearly explode of happiness and I wish to see every word of this!

I am so very, very happy for you!

With love and some building permits,
~Cat

 

[bethzaring]

Things are really moving along right now. The base coat for the interior plaster is almost done. The kitchen cabinets need to be installed after the base coat but before the plaster is put on....and that started today.
The shower is being tiled.

 

[bethzaring]

and of course my favorite, the mechanical room. This tiny room houses the main heating system and domestic hot water system. It is an on-demand hot water heater, and takes up about 2 square feet. The main heat is a radiant floor heat with natural gas heated water. And the storage room door was installed today. It will be painted the same dark brown as the trim around the door.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

It's just looking spectacular! I would be interested in the mechanical room, too! Love the on demand hot water systems. I also am partial to the tile in the shower.

 

[CatPat]

Oh that is coming along wonderfully! You are going to be so very happy in your new home.

I love this!

With love,
~Cat

 

[Andy M.]

Wow Beth. Your new home is really shaping up nicely.

 

[LPBeier]

Beth, I am so happy for you! You are going to be so cozy in your new home. Love it!