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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Excavation Has Started
The excavator got started today and should finish Monday.
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We “Break Ground” Tomorrow!!!
I got a call at 3:30 that the excavator can start tomorrow. This is good news as I wasn’t even on the schedule. I won’t get the water and sewer lines run as part of this dig, they will have to … Continue reading
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Review of the Topsaw Pocket Tool
I recently discovered a handy little tool called the Topsaw Pocket Tool, think of a leather-man multi-tool, except for chainsaws. While I’m not far off in the woods and needing something small to carry with me, I still find this a handy tool to … Continue reading
We Passed Our First Inspection
Friday we passed our initial erosion control inspection, so now we can start excavation, however now our excavator is on another job and will not be available for weeks. She has another company that she works with, so hopefully they … Continue reading
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Installing Silt Fence
Since we are within 500 feet of a creek we have to install “erosion control” AKA silt fence between where we are disturbing the ground and the creek. Personally I don’t see the point as there is at lease 200′ of vegetation and while … Continue reading
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Clearing Where The House Will Be
Clearing land to build a house Continue reading
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We Have Our Permit!!!!
Getting the permit and installing silt fence Continue reading
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We Have Our Hardwood Flooring
Well something finally went right for us. There is a building supplies auction that happens two or three times a year near us. We picked up 1244 square feet of Brazilian Cherry for $2.26 a square foot. This is less … Continue reading