Excavating Wet Soil
Debating our options when it came to excavating wet soil off of our build site, which was mostly filled with expansive clay
Where do I start with a custom build?
A discussion of where to start the process of building a custom home. The process can feel daunting; here’s how to get a foothold.
The One Year Mark
I went for a trail run on a beautiful June day at the one year mark – almost exactly a year from purchasing our property. The trail I accessed was only a little ways down the road from the property, so I parked in our driveway and started my run from there. It gave me a chance to reflect on the past year.
Water Water Everywhere
Nagging subsurface water issues delay our excavation as we wait for the clay soils to dry enough for us to continue our dig.
Groundbreaking
Finally getting to groundbreaking on our site, including some issues with expansive clay soil and scraping topsoil once our test pit looked good.
Our Blueprints
A full look at our blueprints after we cleared the HOA, showing the overall plans for our modern mountain home in Colorado.
Roofline Appeal Meeting
Appealing the architectural committee’s denial of our roof line amendment to the full homeowner’s board.
Construction Loan Closing
Finally getting our construction loan closing finished, including jumping through some more hoops at the behest of U.S. Bank.