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I will be documenting the construction of our pole barn home. We decided to build because we had been in the same mobile home for many years. The main reason I started this blog was to help others. When we first started out, we looked for information to help "Do It Yourself" people such as us but didn't find much on the web. With the exception of the concrete foundation work and enclosing the structure, we are doing all the work ourselves. But we have been blessed with family members and friends who have helped us a great deal. We broke ground in July 2006 and we moved in October 2007. If you want to read more about the details of our plans, click here.
Think of this site as a diary of DIY home construction.


Update January 2009:
Hi friends, I had made my blog private for some time but have decided to open it back up again. I was way too busy with other things. I am happy to report we have moved in but still have much to do to complete things. There is still trim to put up, some grouting to do, a few more floors to finish but more on this later. I am in the process of redoing this blog and just wanted to thank everyone for visiting :)

May 28, 2007

Remaining list of things to get done before moving in


Today we sat down and made a list of what has to be done before we move in.
Here is that list so far:

  • Finish mud and tape
  • Texture Walls
  • Paint Interior
Electrical:
  • Pull Wires
  • Finish laying conduit line to Pole
Sewer/Plumbing:
  • Lay sewer line from house to septic
  • Install toilets
  • Install kitchen sink
  • Install vanities in bathrooms
Other:
  • Install kitchen cabinets
Now this list is only what HAS to be done before we move in. I've left out the flooring and a few other items. We plan on trying to get all flooring done before we move in but there is a chance that we might get only get the flooring done in half of the rooms and once we move in I can keep working on them. Same with painting.
Trim work will have to be done as well.

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