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[Obed]

Something to think about...

From your pictures, the bottom of the screened porch will be accessible after it's done.

Why not make (or have made) some screen panels to screw to the bottom of the joists. This would make maintenance pretty much a snap. If crud collects, pop the panel off & dump it. If the screen somehow gets damaged, pop it off & fix it.

That's actually not a bad idea. I wouldn't be surprised if the wife would agree with you. However, the least amount of effort at this point would be to go with screening on top of the floor joists. There's so much stuff we need to accomplish, we will probably go the easy route. If at some point, the wife doesn't like the screen immediately beneath the deck boards, we could consider adding screen panels like you suggested. That is something I hadn't considered.

 

[walleyed]

Looking good. Getting down to the short strokes. Once the drywall is done and painted its all finish work from there. Floors, cabinets, trim, electrical and plumbing.

I hope you meet your goal for moving in. Like someone said you and the wife are going to get lost in there after living in the trailer. I bet you will love it.

Did you hire someone to do the finish trim yet. That can make or break the look of the house IMO. What kind of trim are you using?

I'm getting excited for you. I have been looking at land and if I find the right place I will be right behind ya. It has to be right though because this will be my last house.

 

[srs]

What about a large "outdoor" type area rug to be placed out there in the summer time? It would be the type that could even get wet. Would probably cover most of the floor area and prevent the little bugs from coming through. Wouldn't cost that much either. Just a thought!

 

[firefighter9208]

Do you have your cabinet guy lined up??? I don't remember if you said or not. As soon as the sheetrock is hung he needs to come out and measure. It will probably take 6-8 weeks on a set of custom cabinets. Expect to put 50% down and the other 50% after completion.

Chris

 

[Danno1]

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Some words of wisdom fr Fine Home Building magazine:


Owner-builders doing their own work are often tempted to move in to their house before the finish work is done, thinking it will be easier to do when it's close at hand. After a while, they don't notice the lack of trim, especially if there's furniture in the way, and it becomes harder and messier to set up the tools and work around the obstacles. It can be a strain on a marriage if the bathroom doors aren't hung after a few years of residence. I advise owner-builders to get everything done before they move in, and contractors to finish all work before they move on. They'll be glad they did.


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[HiddenHollow]

Beautiful house, you're doin a great job!

 

[Obed]

Did you hire someone to do the finish trim yet. That can make or break the look of the house IMO.

We haven't hired the trim guy. We have a real good recommendation on one who is supposed to be very detail oriented and picky, traits you want in a trim guy.

What kind of trim are you using?

Finger joint wood trim. The wife doesn't like MDF.

I'm getting excited for you. I have been looking at land and if I find the right place I will be right behind ya. It has to be right though because this will be my last house.

I hope you post your building project on TBN. I'd look forward to following it. Hey, I've got 61 acres for sale on the river if you'd like to move down south.

Obed

 

[walleyed]

We haven't hired the trim guy. We have a real good recommendation on one who is supposed to be very detail oriented and picky, traits you want in a trim guy. Finger joint wood trim. The wife doesn't like MDF.

I hope you post your building project on TBN. I'd look forward to following it. Hey, I've got 61 acres for sale on the river if you'd like to move down south.

Obed

Its good you have a recommendation for good guy. They are hard to get. Thats what I mainly do now, trim and cabinet installs. Getting too old for the heavy work. Your wife is wise on the mdf but it has its place. Most new construction up here is mdf.

I saw that property you have for sale in one of your posts. I'll give ya $1Canadian ..haha A little to far for me but I could resell it for 2 and make 100%. I wish it was up here. Looks like a very nice place and kinda what we're looking for. If I ever find the right property I'll post the build for all to see. The plan is a house and a shop. And early retirement if I can swing it.

 

[Obed]

Do you have your cabinet guy lined up??? I don't remember if you said or not. As soon as the sheetrock is hung he needs to come out and measure. It will probably take 6-8 weeks on a set of custom cabinets. Expect to put 50% down and the other 50% after completion.

Chris

Yes we do.

 

[Obed]

Beautiful house, you're doin a great job!

Thank you.