The Building of Our House

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A Perfect Lot to Start the Project

Joe and Myra Cutting the Ribbon

First Dirt Moved 14 November 2006

A Big Hole for the Garage

Trenches for the Garage Footings

Rebar and Sewer Pipes

First Concrete Poured 15 December 2006

Garage Footings Poured

Concrete Poured for Garage Walls

Forms Removed from Garage Walls

Retaining Wall Along the East Side

Forms for Footings of the Main House

Footings Completed for the Main House

Garage Floor Poured

Walls Start to Go Up

Floor Joists for the Lower Level

Crane Setting the Cross Beams

A Good Place to Add a Window

The Framing is Almost Complete

View of the Back Bedrooms

Frame Covered and Roof Completed

Windows Installed

Porch Taking Shape and Siding Added

Siding Painted and Garage Door Installed

Stone Laid on Garage and Porch Columns

Inside, the Cabinets were Finished

Driveway Finished and We Moved In

Greeting at the Front Door

Entry Stairs

View from the Living Room

Fireplace

The Elevator

Enjoying the Back Deck Under the Oaks

Sinks in Master Bathroom

Tub in Master Bathroom

Pavers in the Patio

Hummingbird Wall Lamps

Hummingbird Doorbell

Hummingbird Mailbox