Danelle and I have been waiting for the moment we can add some of our own energy to the house. Today is that day. We purchased a paint sprayer and all the PPE needed to get the job done. Danelle has spent the last few days dust mopping the walls to make sure the primer … Continue reading “Primed – 8/5/2026”
Corvin graduated in May and has spent his whole summer in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Now it’s time for school to start. That means that he and Madison are going to be moving to Savannah, Georgia, for school. The plan on paper is always simple. Get all your stuff inside a U-Haul and drive it to … Continue reading “Going to Savannah – 8/8/2026”
Walking up the stairs, we noticed something that we didn’t like. It seems that the top landing of the steps isn’t level. We didn’t notice coming down, but could see it going up. Considering that we want this to be our forever home, we need it to be as correct as possible. There is also … Continue reading “Tripping Hazzard – 8/3/2026”
The house is coming along.
We have never built a house before let alone a custom house. With my background as a software developer, I find it annoying when somebody sees my work before I’m finished. It is often incorrect until it all comes together at the end. Why did I say both of these things. That is because our … Continue reading “Basement Leveling – 8/1/2026”
I mentioned previously that I saw survey workers looking at my property. The guy said they would be here today. I had the basement doors open while I was working. I noticed out of the corner of my eye three people in high vis vests walking by. I walked over to chat with them. I … Continue reading “Soil Samples – 7/27/2026”
It rained while I was at the house today. I noticed one of the exterior doors is leaking water in. I’ve reported this to the builder and am waiting for resolution. I noticed the water is on the outside in the same place. The door isn’t properly setting against the seal letting in the water. … Continue reading “Leaking Door – 7/25/2026”
When you can’t race your favorite race, you can still volunteer. Several local paddlers came out with me on Thursday night of the 2026 MR340 race and handed out Klondike bars to the racers. We stored them in a cooler with dry ice to ensure they would still be cold when received. We asked only … Continue reading “Klondike Bars and the MR340 – 7/30/2026”
Tour de Donut bicycle race is a spoof on the “Tour de France.” The race itself is 34 miles long with time bonuses for donuts eaten at the two donut stops. This year, Corvin and Jackson would be racing his tandem bicycle. I would unicycle the shorter “donut hole” which is just over 12 miles … Continue reading “Tour de Donut – 7/11/2026”
When we drove up to the house, I noticed a stake in the yard. I walked over to check it out and wondered what it was about. More concerning was that there was another one back by the septic tank. Unfortunately, there was nobody there to ask. I started working in the basement with the … Continue reading “Rocks and Survey Horror – 7/24/2026”