Category: Danforth Construction

Ameren Illinois came to the house today to install our power! I’ve been waiting a very long time to get real power in the house. Its been wired and ready to go for a little while. They had to add a transformer on our pole, but I don’t mind. Next was a long trench. The … Continue reading “Unlimited Power – 7/10/2026”

We’re coming up to the house every other day to ensure the trees are watered. To my surprise and delight, the trees are starting to get leaves 10 days after planting. We want to make the most of our visit and decided today was a great day to start installing the beadboard on the front … Continue reading “Beadboard Install – 6/28/2026”

One of the goals of our new house and the land around it was to have a fruit tree orchard. We decided to dedicate a portion of the inheritance from my mom to make this happen. We have wanted to plant trees, but without water, it wasn’t feasible. Today this changes. The first 8 trees … Continue reading “Trees and Insulation – 6/20/2026”

The new house is filthy with dirt all over the floors. While there is still a lot of construction left to do, the dirt kicks up and dust gets everywhere. I’m not sure that it will be good for paint. It was time to try cleaning. We have swept, but it just doesn’t seem to … Continue reading “Cleaning, But Would Mom Be Proud? – 6/13/2026”