Doing all the ground work before we break ground. Dale is busy getting prices from all the sub-contractors. So far we have the plumbing, electrical and framing prices. Of course we already have our price for our energy efficient spray foam insulation :) - Hopefully the beginning of the week we will have a materials cost from the building supply. Preparation is key and we know this but sometimes I have a hard time waiting!
Last weekend we selected where the driveway will come into the property. Dale met with the city to determine the size of tile to go under the drive. We also marked trees that we want to try to save when clearing the drive and lot. There is a big lone oak that will in the front yard near the house that we definitely want to keep and not disturb. Thinking about the water line and if we want to go through the woods or up the drive...Dale says prob up the drive.
Still thinking about exterior and interior. The house has a European look and thinking about Stone and stucco.... I will know when I see it! Enjoy the beautiful weather!
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Getting organized
Today I decided to get my organization together. I bought a notebook complete with files, pockets for business cards, it has a notebook paper and graph paper too! I like it because it is hot pink. :)
I usually label the folders as products and/or rooms. If there is something I am collecting literature on for instant, light fixtures...then of course I have a folder for that in my book. This is great when going to a home show and picking up ideas at vendor booths. Also I collect pictures both that I take and from magazines and this gives me a spot to keep them for ideas.
I also made what I call a room schedule. I type a list leaving space of each room. Then when going through the house with a sub I can make them notes about each room. This is great for painters and I always tape the color chip on the schedule. Also you can put which light fixture or flooring etc. etc. . I make many copies so that I have them for each sub and myself!
Picked up house plan copies today to get to the subs for pricing...the good weather is getting us ready to go! May the luck of the Irish be with us!
I usually label the folders as products and/or rooms. If there is something I am collecting literature on for instant, light fixtures...then of course I have a folder for that in my book. This is great when going to a home show and picking up ideas at vendor booths. Also I collect pictures both that I take and from magazines and this gives me a spot to keep them for ideas.
I also made what I call a room schedule. I type a list leaving space of each room. Then when going through the house with a sub I can make them notes about each room. This is great for painters and I always tape the color chip on the schedule. Also you can put which light fixture or flooring etc. etc. . I make many copies so that I have them for each sub and myself!
Picked up house plan copies today to get to the subs for pricing...the good weather is getting us ready to go! May the luck of the Irish be with us!
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Have you thought about?
I have been hearing this question a lot this week...
What kind of tubs, interior doors, cabinets, windows, posts on the porch,
Is the size right on the dormers, do you want a box window or a bay in the kitchen....
We need to think about where we want the outlets and switches.
My goodness, I always forget how many decisions are involved in building a house. The amount of pre planning is incredible. I have got better at is as many times as we have built - I do have a simple rule that I try to stay true to.... Don't pick anything that does not make me smile! :)
Hopefully this week I will have a budget because my beer budget always gets in the way of my champagne taste! I will begin my quest this week to make decisions. I am starting with the tubs, we know we want a whirlpool and it will be fun to see what new products have come on the scene since we last built. The school of hard knocks has taught us a lot about what we don't want... but we do know to sit in the tubs before you make your final selection. We always feel a little stupid but when you are tall.... got to make sure we have the length. Away we go... I let you know how it goes!
What kind of tubs, interior doors, cabinets, windows, posts on the porch,
Is the size right on the dormers, do you want a box window or a bay in the kitchen....
We need to think about where we want the outlets and switches.
My goodness, I always forget how many decisions are involved in building a house. The amount of pre planning is incredible. I have got better at is as many times as we have built - I do have a simple rule that I try to stay true to.... Don't pick anything that does not make me smile! :)
Hopefully this week I will have a budget because my beer budget always gets in the way of my champagne taste! I will begin my quest this week to make decisions. I am starting with the tubs, we know we want a whirlpool and it will be fun to see what new products have come on the scene since we last built. The school of hard knocks has taught us a lot about what we don't want... but we do know to sit in the tubs before you make your final selection. We always feel a little stupid but when you are tall.... got to make sure we have the length. Away we go... I let you know how it goes!
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