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Rock Siding is Complete

The rock siding is complete. We are thrilled with it! Our mason, Adam Scott, is an incredible artist and craftsman. He was able to use some stone that we harvested off of the old house, which I really love because they show weather from the years they served the old house. I also think itContinue reading “Rock Siding is Complete”

Temporary Stairs & Walrus Oil

Work continues on the cottage. Rick built temporary stairs for the front door, as opposed to the ramp we had been using. These are much safer than the ramp and allow for mor stability when walking in the door. I also couldn’t wait. So, I decided to apply Walrus oil to the reclaimed barn beamsContinue reading “Temporary Stairs & Walrus Oil”

Matching Rock to Cover Retaining Walls

Well, we need a couple more pallets of Rock for the siding. since we already have to figure out the transport for the two additional pallets, we decided to also purchase some thin veneer to apply to the concrete retaining walls and that will match the siding on the house. This veneer is 1-1.5 inchesContinue reading “Matching Rock to Cover Retaining Walls”

Gable Painted & 3 Windows Installed

After the stucco cured, Rick primed and then painted the other gable end. I really love the yellow. It is Sherwin Williams Classic Yellow. With the knowledge Rick gained from installing the other windows while assisting George, he asked me if I wanted to help put in the final three windows on the west side.Continue reading “Gable Painted & 3 Windows Installed”

Jointing and Pointing

Following Mikiah’s last day of school, we took a week off from our jobs and drove to Houston, Missouri to complete some projects and work alongside Adam Scott, Stone mason, who continued applying the rock siding. To clarify, we are using real roubidoux sandstone that is native to the Ozarks and was used in theContinue reading “Jointing and Pointing”

The Difference 1 Year Can Make

One year ago, we started demolition on the little house up the road from my Dad’s place in Houston, Missouri. The existing home was beyond repair which meant renovation was not an option. It is really crazy the difference one year can make. Check out some before and after pics below. Climbing up inside theContinue reading “The Difference 1 Year Can Make”

Gable End, Bolts Finished & Front Door Installed

We are almost one year into the project. And, we are to the phase of building your own home where we are fatigued and need a break from it for a while. As such, we are pushing hard to get it enclosed and weather proof, which would allow us time to step away and waitContinue reading “Gable End, Bolts Finished & Front Door Installed”

Update: Rock Siding Progress

Rock siding on the back walk out basement side of the house is completed, with the exception of the grapevining in between each of the rock, which is in progress. In addition, rock siding is started on the east side of the house with good progress. The front door will be installed soon and theContinue reading “Update: Rock Siding Progress”