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Final demolition party!

Posted on 2007-07-07 by Jim Vanderveen

We’re getting ready for our final[*](#2007-07-05_note1) demolition party–tearing off the back wall of the original house. We still have to cut a score line around the ceilings (which we’re trying to save) then brace the ceilings near the walls that … Continue reading →

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Roof inspection

Posted on 2007-07-06 by Jim Vanderveen

We just passed our roof diaphragm & shear wall inspection–woo hoo! Next up we’ve got to schedule a whole bunch of jobs: 1. We need to paint the barge rafters before the shingles are installed over the gable edges of … Continue reading →

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Petaluma pictures

Posted on 2007-07-02 by Jim Vanderveen

I’d forgotten about the [pictures we took in Petaluma](http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonicchicken/sets/72157600688297308/). We didn’t get any photos of “The Creamery”, so I guess we’ll have to go back and rectify that. (And as long as we’re there we may as well buy some … Continue reading →

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Roof sheathing finished, new water heater

Posted on 2007-07-01 by Jim Vanderveen

Barb and I spent most of Sunday sheathing the roof with Jimmy and Jay, a couple of the guys on the framing crew. We were too busy for photos at the time, but I got a few [pictures of the … Continue reading →

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Happy anniversary, Gil & Mary Ann!

Posted on 2007-06-30 by Jim Vanderveen

We took a short break from our remodeling project to join our[\*](#2007-06-30_note1) cousins, Gilbert and Mary Ann, in celebration of their [golden anniversary][] on Friday. Sylvia and Heidi flew in from New Mexico, but sadly Steve was stuck up in … Continue reading →

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Quilt shop windows

Posted on 2007-06-29 by Jim Vanderveen

The windows and sliding glass door were installed on the quilt shop yesterday. I didn’t get to stick around and take pictures of the window installation, since I had to scoot off to work. (In fact, I was walking out … Continue reading →

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Post-remodel aspirations

Posted on 2007-06-28 by Jim Vanderveen

Some of the things I’m looking forward to after completion of phase 1 of our remodel. Continue reading →

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Our roof is covered!

Posted on 2007-06-27 by Jim Vanderveen

We got most of the roof sheathing tacked in place this weekend. The house looks *much* better now! Continue reading →

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Remodel project master plan

Posted on 2007-06-21 by Jim Vanderveen

Our current remodeling job is actually only one phase of the overall project. One of my co-workers asked me about the *rest* of the project, so here is the **Master Plan**: – Phase 0 — Acquisition, planning, property survey, financing. … Continue reading →

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Quilt shop entering the home stretch!

Posted on 2007-06-21 by Jim Vanderveen

Barb’s quilt shop is just about to enter the “home stretch”. We met with the GC last night and decided it was time to push hard on this aspect of the project because: 1. The quilt shop is a separate … Continue reading →

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