Build Now or Wait?
Some advice on whether to build now or wait, since labor and material prices are high and interest rates are low.
Concrete Work and Vertical Progress
After months of owning a wet hole in the ground, we were finally getting concrete work done and seeing vertical progress.
Choosing Stone, Wood, and Tile
Working with our interior designer to choose stone, wood, carpet, and tile from a set of options she pulled.
Digging is Done!
After months of having a partially-complete wet hole in the ground, digging is done and we’re finally able to start building up.
Excavation is Slow Going in Clay
Our excavation went slow, slower than we expected thanks to clay soils and seeping subsurface water. Eventually we built a moat.
First Interior Design Board
Giving feedback on the first draft of our first interior design board that we received back from our interior designer.
Comparing Goals to Plans
Comparing our home design goals to our plans for our actual structure to get a sense of what goals we’ll be able to achieve for our budget.
Hiring an Interior Designer
Our process of hiring an interior designer for our home to assist with a furniture plan, colors and finishes, and a lighting plan.
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