Ready for a roof

So our little house is framed and looking just great. We slept in her Saturday night. That was fun though I wish we would of gone in earlier than midnight so we could enjoy the house a little longer with the lights on! Our roof will be here this week and we're still waiting on some bids for our windows. After sleeping in it we decided to make the loft windows on either end larger. I don't really like it from the outside, (it's fine, just not as cute) but from inside, it's definitely the way to go. Yay for remodel framing!

After we get our windows we can finish all the trim and install the battens. Can't wait!

Porch detail

Blogging & Building

It is SO much harder to blog or social network while building and working. I wanted to keep a better blog diary of the build, but it's just not happening. After work, then building 'til dark, my energy is sapped, but in a good way. I am so thankful to be doing this and to have the support of my wife in such a "crazy" endeavor. She's a good woman. I only wish I could share it more with our readers...

Ridge Board

The chickens don't care

Roof Framing

The kids LOVE the lofts!

Almost done framing

I absolutely love this detail

Our colors

Our beautiful home!

Our house is looking so good I can't stand it! Man, this is exciting! I've built so many houses and buildings for others but never for us. (Other than the occasional shed, greenhouse, chicken coop etc.) With each new board, we can see it more clearly. It is just awesome...

The walls go up

Too tired to say much but I've heard a picture is worth a thousand words :)

Floor Framing

The floor framing is done! Yesterday we made a materials run, leveled up the trailer and watched our daughter's basketball game. (She played like Jordan by the way). Found it I am NOT a big fan of Home Depot. I'll be trying to keep it local so much as possible from here on out. Unfortunately, no one in town stocked the 2" foamboard for the floor.

Today we framed the floor, insulated and sheathed it and tomorrow we hurry up and wait for payday so we can get going on the walls. It was an awesome day and fun to work with my sweetie on this!

Build Day One

We got our trailer today! Woohoo! I promptly ripped the deck boards off, respaced them and fastened them down, flashed it, and ripped the extra into floor joists. If you're wondering what $100 worth of rolled aluminum looks like; well this is it. Can't wait to do some more!

Cookin' with gas

So, this is our new range! I think it's going to work out pretty slick. I've noticed oven temperature regulation may be a chore though trying to find the right spot between HI an LO.

Friday!

Friday, our long awaited trailer arrives! I can't wait! Work has been good too, really busy, so we may have some money to get started framing right away. It's happening :)

I Got The No Trailer Blues

Well, no trailer yet. Apparently the drop axles we ordered our trailer with to gain additional building height are on back order. SOB. It's so hard to be patient. The good news is it will definitely, maybe be ready next week, lol. That's going to be a really good day.

Water Tanks

Our water barrels have arrived! We've decided on 55 gallon food grade barrels for our on board water tanks which will be housed in a small bump out over the extended tongue. I love seeing some of the pieces come together. Our trailer should be ready this week too!