I figured a photo dump was in order
Another house build thread
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So far the builder has been great in once the framing was up to help us navigate changing things that looked good on paper but didn't work as well in reality. Moving a wall here a few inches, another there sort of thing.
We decided on GE profile for the kitchen and appliances. 36 range top and a wall oven.
A mixture of double hung and casement windows depending on location.
The heated master bath floor will depend on the budget at that time.
Working our way through cabinets, colors, and countertops now.
We decided on GE profile for the kitchen and appliances. 36 range top and a wall oven.
A mixture of double hung and casement windows depending on location.
The heated master bath floor will depend on the budget at that time.
Working our way through cabinets, colors, and countertops now.
To go along with countertops:
The current old farmhouse has a canning kitchen which I've used for canning, butchering, etc and my wife loves it that in not doing that in "her" kitchen (even though i do more cooking).
We had planned on a similar set up in the basement of the new build BUT!
We are planning on keeping the existing house but tearing a few parts off and siding it like a barn and it becoming my butcher shop/ workshop etc. Since we're keeping the well and existing gas lines and planning on running electric to it also were thinking about decreasing the size of the "2nd kitchen" in the basement to a microwave, toaster oven and a full size fridge and just a few cabinets. That would allow us to have space for Foosball, air hockey or some arcade style games in the basement.
Thoughts?
The current old farmhouse has a canning kitchen which I've used for canning, butchering, etc and my wife loves it that in not doing that in "her" kitchen (even though i do more cooking).
We had planned on a similar set up in the basement of the new build BUT!
We are planning on keeping the existing house but tearing a few parts off and siding it like a barn and it becoming my butcher shop/ workshop etc. Since we're keeping the well and existing gas lines and planning on running electric to it also were thinking about decreasing the size of the "2nd kitchen" in the basement to a microwave, toaster oven and a full size fridge and just a few cabinets. That would allow us to have space for Foosball, air hockey or some arcade style games in the basement.
Thoughts?
Heated master floor would be a must!!!!! 
Looks like it’s coming along nicely, Doug. How long is the driveway? Access too a tractor and a back blade would be a must. But if you haven’t seen a box blade in use yet, take a look at them.
Thanks for sharing the update.
Looks like it’s coming along nicely, Doug. How long is the driveway? Access too a tractor and a back blade would be a must. But if you haven’t seen a box blade in use yet, take a look at them.
Thanks for sharing the update.
What’re are the ages of the kids? I’d say at this point in life, start gearing towards the empty nest aspects of your life. Just keep those ideas in your thought process. It’ll be there sooner than you think….
7 10 13
Im already claiming the oldest's room for fly tying and reloading one he's given the boot.
That's why it's a ranch with all the necessities on the main level. When we get to the point the basement doesn't have anything other than the furnace, storage, water heater that we'd need to get to. Freezers going in the garage (28x28).
Driveway is around 500 feet.Heated master floor would be a must!!!!!
Looks like it’s coming along nicely, Doug. How long is the driveway? Access too a tractor and a back blade would be a must. But if you haven’t seen a box blade in use yet, take a look at them.
Thanks for sharing the update.
I have plenty of tractors with blades within 400 yards at the farm. I'm leaning towards the ditch witch/dingo style stand on skid steer at the current time over a small tractor. I'll explain my rationale in my other thread once i actually buy one.
They’re fairly popular down here. See them from time too time used and on trailers moving around by landscapers.
Short version
Farm has plenty of tractor power and one older skid steer so this fills a differing niche
Can get all the same attachments
Lower center of gravity for tipping
More useful imo for the landscaping aspects that will be a property priority for the next few years.
Treads over tires for getting flats when making trails.
Slightly higher price but i am okay with it
That hillside is PERFECT for that house! Moving along great!
As far as the mancave/second kitchen? If keeping the old house, why not have it as the entire mancave? Leave the basement whatever the wife wants. She can have a giant quilting table or whatever see is into. While you and those boys can be loud and stinky in your own space.
As far as the mancave/second kitchen? If keeping the old house, why not have it as the entire mancave? Leave the basement whatever the wife wants. She can have a giant quilting table or whatever see is into. While you and those boys can be loud and stinky in your own space.
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Really enjoy seeing your progress from start to present day. God willing some day we will have our own house/cabin build thread.
One or two companies have them. I have rented one a couple times. Lima is always 19yrs behind the trend. I was one of the first using bulk salt in the area. Everyone else used bags and tailgate spreaders. Only schools, hospitals, and municipalities had bulk salt spreaders. Maybe in another 10-20yrs we will see more Dingos around.
Wow, coming along real nice Doug! Keep the pics coming, 
. Looking forward to following along!
Remember, you can’t have too many outside outlets! Christmas lights, outside TV’s, smoker, etc….
Accent lighting in eaves, gables and dormers give great road appeal and helps working at night on projects.
Ceiling outlets in bedrooms, bar or any room for elevated TV’s.
Think about running more 12/2 and 20 amp breakers instead of 14/2 15 amp. I’d run lighting up in rafters and have walking planks going from one end of house to the other just in case you have to go up there.
Whole house fans are nice, love ours.
Great move on your roofing material.
. Looking forward to following along!Remember, you can’t have too many outside outlets! Christmas lights, outside TV’s, smoker, etc….
Accent lighting in eaves, gables and dormers give great road appeal and helps working at night on projects.
Ceiling outlets in bedrooms, bar or any room for elevated TV’s.
Think about running more 12/2 and 20 amp breakers instead of 14/2 15 amp. I’d run lighting up in rafters and have walking planks going from one end of house to the other just in case you have to go up there.
Whole house fans are nice, love ours.
Great move on your roofing material.