I got most of the sheathing on the south wall today. I haven’t completely trimmed it around the door openings yet, nor have I sheathed over the headers, but the structural parts are done. There is a truly obscene quantity … Continue reading
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I got all the sheathing put up on the North wall this weekend! It’s 3/8-inch CDX. Some people like to use 7/16 for regular light frame construction, and it does make for a stronger wall if you plan on … Continue reading
I came in second place on the beat-up house that I posted about last week, even with a bid almost $50,000 over the asking price. I’ve been in second place on about 5 different properties now, but unfortunately second place … Continue reading
Free lunch today in the office! Well okay, it’s not completely free. I did have to be in the office after all. But hey, I’ll take what I can get. … Continue reading
The housing market in San José is still a wreck, and I can’t afford anything. Except maybe this place. It needs new electrical, plumbing, kitchen, bath, paint, carpets, windows, roof and landscaping, but the frame and foundation look okay. That’s … Continue reading
It’s enchilada day at the company café! I’m super excited!!! 😀 … Continue reading
Brendan came out for several days and helped me get my framing off to a good start. We got the sills down, one lower wall completely framed and a good portion of the other three walls done as well. I’m … Continue reading
My washing machine broke. You know how there’s a knob that you push in and turn to select which cycle you want, and then you pull it out to start the machine? Well, I put all my laundry in the … Continue reading
The foundation is finished! I took a look at it today, and checked the position of the piers. Everything looks pretty good, and I should be able to start framing next weekend! … Continue reading
Here’s today’s tasty special from the company café. Snapper with avocado salsa, rice and broccoli! Yum! I don’t know if you can see it in the picture, but I added a ton of rooster sauce. I <3 the rooster sauce! … Continue reading