Category Archives: Our home remodeling project

Foundation poured

Posted on 2007-04-26 by Jim Vanderveen

Our foundation was poured today–woo hoo! Check out our [foundation pour photoset](http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonicchicken/sets/72157600135095510/ “Pictures of the foundation pour”) on Flickr.

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Foundation inspection: Passed!

Posted on 2007-04-25 by Jim Vanderveen

(Also see our [foundation photoset](http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonicchicken/sets/72157600131207010/) on flickr.) We passed our foundation inspection(s) on the first try. Woot! We’re getting three truckloads of concrete tomorrow morning, and the forms will be removed the following day. Our [utility trench](http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonicchicken/473130209/in/set-72157600131207010/) will also get … Continue reading →

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Another remodel update

Posted on 2007-04-20 by Jim Vanderveen

Quick update on our remodel project. No photos, though. Continue reading →

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Remodel started!

Posted on 2007-04-12 by Jim Vanderveen

We interviewed a general contractor (GC) a few days ago. He came with excellent references from some people we trust, and he was willing to work with us to keep the project within budget. (For example, they are okay with … Continue reading →

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Sacramento County building department

Posted on 2007-02-28 by Jim Vanderveen

Most people I meet have nothing but complaints about the building department. I’m getting tired of hearing all the whining! The people I’ve dealt with have all been good folks. Also included: current project status. Continue reading →

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Remodel update

Posted on 2007-02-21 by Jim Vanderveen

I haven’t posted much about our remodeling project lately, because nothing much has been happening. But last week I got our plans back from the draftsman and resubmitted them to the Sacramento County Building Department about 10 minutes before close … Continue reading →

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Tree removal

Posted on 2006-10-27 by Jim Vanderveen

[SMUD][] had a tree-trimming crew come by our house over the last two days. They spent the first day clearing all the “bushes” (which were nearly tall enough to reach the power lines!). Yesterday they finished the job by taking … Continue reading →

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New fence

Posted on 2006-10-20 by Jim Vanderveen

Our back fence completely failed a few weeks ago. We got it replaced today, and we’re very happy with the installer. Continue reading →

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Graywater irrigation in Sacramento County? Nein, ist verboten!

Posted on 2005-11-05 by Jim Vanderveen

Thinking about conserving water by irrigating with graywater in Sacramento County? You may want to think again… Continue reading →

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We have a dishwasher!

Posted on 2005-08-03 by Jim Vanderveen

Remodel journal 2005-07-28 thru 07-31: (NB Somebody emailed asking why I dated these journal entries. I try to take pictures while I’m working, but I usually don’t have time/energy to write up a post or tweak and upload the photos … Continue reading →

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