The week started with 3 different builders coming by for walkthroughs and first meetings which will give us 5 builders to choose from. It is an interesting process and i really have to watch myself and listen to what they say. It is really tempting to rush them along because we have heard all this before, but the reality is we haven't. Learning to keep my mouth shut and … [Read more...] about Week 3: Admin
Week 2: Shingles
Saturday was dry and still so i had the chance to start on the shingles on the west side. I hadn't woken up meaning to, but after coming back at about 11 am from running errands (getting rid of stuff!) i realized that there was no wind. I thought i would check out the shingles and see what we are up against and the next thing i knew i was in my respirator pulling nails. I … [Read more...] about Week 2: Shingles
Where to start?
Since last weekend i have been thinking about how much Sarah and i have committed to doing, how disruptive it will be, and how important it all is to keep our budget on track. I wouldn't say it has been keeping me awake at night, but it has been on my mind. Here is what we have committed to doing before the project begins: demo basement, pull wiring, plumbing and furnace … [Read more...] about Where to start?
The Scope Document
A large portion of my job is project management so i can't help but make lists and checklists. It helps to make sure everyone (Sarah, me, the builder) is on the same page. It helps when talking to multiple builders and makes sure we have told them all the same thing.It acts as a checklist for us when reviewing drawings.it helps prioritize our needs and wants so we can … [Read more...] about The Scope Document
Week 1: Slow Start
This was the first weekend of the new year and we didn't get a lot done on the project. We still have tons of time, right? Sarah reviewed our scope document at long last which is a relief. Turns out we are pretty much agreed on what we want and what is important. She also contacted a bunch more builders because we only have two so far. We need to get at least 3 rough … [Read more...] about Week 1: Slow Start