Author Archives: Dave Strickler
New Septic Installation
Getting a pool installed? The Pit – 22 feet down It’s big enough for a swimming pool, or a tennis court, but it’s really just a leaching field. Somewhat of a letdown to be sure. But as of today, it’s fully working. I can’t wait to have my yard back, even if it will look … Continue reading
New Porch on the Front
New Front Deck Our new Douglas Fir porch off the front is finished and looks great. All we need is the pergola above, and steps up to it. Right now it’s a bit up of a step up. Even Sapphire needs help getting up on it.
We Finally Move Back In
Although the construction is long from being done, we are back in the house. Today we got running water and minimal sceptic use, and electricity was already turned on. We’ve been waiting for this moment since the Fall, and welcome our first (brave) house guests this weekend. Construction will continue through the Summer, and my guess … Continue reading
The Bump Gets Built
The Bump gets started The Bump in progress july 7, 2011 Construction on our new guest bedroom, which we have nicknamed “The Bump” has started. Once finished it will have an “eyebrow” roofline, and it’s own outside door. This will give us two guest rooms on the ground floor, and the ability to have more … Continue reading
The Dig in Action
[quicktime]http://blog.onestandish.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/bobcat_under_house-iPhone.m4v[/quicktime] Watching the workers dig was fascinating. I was stunned at how fast they could get the bobcat under our house and maneuver it around. Note all the clay under the house in this video. As luck would have it, under our house was almost 100% clay, causing the project to be delayed by 5 … Continue reading
Orleans Winds
A storm after Christmas pummeled Orleans as the national news stations reported 60mph winds (I clocked 66mhp on our roof). Signs around Orleans were torn down or damaged, including the Post Office. Many trees around town didn’t survive the storm, but our house, on stilts, made it though just fine. And yes, the readout, showing … Continue reading
Water Under the House
Lest we ever forget, the winter during the construction was particularly snowy in Boston and rainy on the Cape. Thus, as they dug the hole, it constantly filled in with water. I visited the house each week, and was amazed to see the swamp under our house. Many times the water was over my knees … Continue reading
The Digging Starts
I knew they were going to dig under the house, but I didn’t have a sense as to what a project it would be. Pictured here is the digging only after a few weeks. Note you can still walk into the house, but it’s getting pretty hollow under there at this point. … Continue reading
Construction starts
As of Nov 11, 2010, construction on the house begins. We’re adding a full basement, and another bedroom and porch on the ground floor. Today the real work started, the electricity has been cut to the house so they can lift it, the plantings around the house moved, and we’re crossing our fingers for a … Continue reading
The Willys Gets Painted
Kathy and I painted the jeep over the past week. It took longer than I expected, but we’re very happy with the results. By the time we were done, we used two sizes of rollers, two sizes and foam brushes, and white spray paint. The white sections got two coats of Rustolium white, and the … Continue reading