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Change of perspective.. the doors were backordered

Change of perspective.. the doors were backordered for awhile. Once they went in, the space really started coming together!

Where's the doors, you wonder? Customer delayed se

Where's the doors, you wonder? Customer delayed selection plus supply chain disruption, here we are. Railing and doors coming soon, stay tuned for the final reveal!

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In certain ways "they don't make 'em like they use

In certain ways "they don't make 'em like they used to" can be a good thing. This new set of stringers and stairs started off as a CAD design and were CNC milled for consistency. An added benefit is the stringers are made of plywood, vs dimensional lumber, which is stiffer and can be made to greater dimensions than 2x lumber with ease. Excited for the owners with the finished product in mind!

Generally this, everywhere.

Generally this, everywhere.

This is how it gets done, one piece at a time. Lum

This is how it gets done, one piece at a time. Lumber shortage? They have everything in stock.

Another bathroom for the books. 🙂

Another bathroom for the books. :)

I'm entertained, and also want to cry over this. I

I'm entertained, and also want to cry over this. I found four quarter sheets of newspaper, classifieds from ~1954.

Cracking into an older one, film container says de

Cracking into an older one, film container says develop before Nov 1941!

Passing the final inspections - thank you to the c

Passing the final inspections - thank you to the clients for the opportunity to build a beautiful and comfortable space.
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The clean lines of this design are in my mind, and my eyes, and overall really love the whole thing. :)

Ok, reality check. Sometimes, despite best efforts

Ok, reality check. Sometimes, despite best efforts, things go haywire. The finish on these Delta wall mount faucets didnt line up correctly, we realized at an unfortunate time. Swipe through, fortunately there was access from behind, for a bit of open heart surgery, extraction, repair, expert tile adjustments, and we closed it up. An opportunity to do a better job, and a learning experience for the next one.

This beautiful and not-so-little junior bath is ge

This beautiful and not-so-little junior bath is getting very close to complete!

The follow up to the peephole - I built the frame

The follow up to the peephole - I built the frame and jamb, the door was created by my friend Miguel, the cabinet maker. I then picked up the mortise and hinge work, hanging the door.

Definitely getting there. Perspectives 🤗

Definitely getting there. Perspectives 🤗

Day ? Of ? . Life gets a little busy sometimes, mo

Day ? Of ?
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Life gets a little busy sometimes, more than others, and your post game drops off in the name of progress.
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Here are some progress shots from inside and outside this week. Junior bath, master bath, and some exterior in progress.

Stair stringers in the most economical way possibl

Stair stringers in the most economical way possible, going in to the project house!

Day 100! . Passed inspection for windows and other

Day 100!
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Passed inspection for windows and other today so will be able to finish siding and trim in no time!

Day #94 Siding - and just like that it starts to l

Day #94 Siding - and just like that it starts to look like a dwelling!
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Vertical groove plywood siding makes this phase move quickly.
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Thanks to @economylumber for supplying the good stuff.
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Day 93. The windows are in ❤️ . This is one of

Day 93. The windows are in ❤️
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This is one of those spaces that matters, and will never be seen again until the next set of remodeling. A cozy little bed, a dam, a windbreak, a detail that keeps the outside out and the inside in.
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Thanks to #buildingsciencefightclub for bringing attention to this often fumbled detail.

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