framing

Day 2 of framing and the house is going up quickly!  It’s so amazing how at different points in this project the house has looked small, then it looked bigger, and small again, and I’m happy to say now that they’re raising the walls it’s looking awfully Read More

Was going to write this response back as a comment responding to Brian and Deirdre’s comments from earlier today/last night, but figured there was enough here that it would make a better post. The whole topic of wall construction/insulation has really been one that has Read More

Foundation This was a no-brainer for me, but a steady and constant struggle between me and one of my parents.Now, I won’t name any names, but she certainly feels that a house in Northern Maine should have a basement!My thoughts: I can’t get down there, and it’s Read More