Video: Pouring Concrete
October 21, 2013
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Here’s some video of the two concrete pours that built the foundation for our new home. The first step involved filling the 37 holes dug
Video: Drilling Pier Holes
October 20, 2013
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Before pouring the foundation, we had to drill 37 holes down to bedrock* to secure the structure. At the project site, this meant going down
Memory Lane
October 18, 2013
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As I’ve mentioned previously, I’ve been corresponding with Nancy Tonkin, who grew up at 286 Chestnut. In addition to sharing information about her mom &
Block that Rat!
October 17, 2013
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One of the more interesting experiences we had with this property adventure took place the night we tried to sleep over in the house we
When It Doesn’t Rain It Pours
October 15, 2013
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It being some more concrete, in this case. We’re looking to pour the grade beams for the foundation tomorrow/Wednesday morning, October 16th. So if you
Photos: Foundation
October 5, 2013
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Here are some photos showing the results of pouring the foundation piers. First we dig the holes, then we fill them back in. Albeit with
