Starting a new home

[sr160009]

update,

I have been very busy lately and have not had much of a chance to updatge our house. We are coming along pretty well right now, the drywall has been done and the texter has also been done. They are painting this week and also the cabnets should be ready this week. It is starting to look like a house on the inside as well. It shouldn't be too long now, we are about to all of the finish work. I will post pics when I can. I took pics this last weekend but I went to the deer lease and left it there. I will take my wifes camera this week to take some pics.

 

[EddieWalker]

Nothing changes a new house like getting the sheetrock up!!!!

This is also the stage when you start spending like crazy on all the little things you never thought of. It's funny how much and how quickly it adds up when you start buying all those little things that you need to finish it off. Especially if you decide to upgrade and make a few changes!!

Looking forward to seeing your pics.

Eddie

 

[wroughtn_harv]

Nothing changes a new house like getting the sheetrock up!!!!

This is also the stage when you start spending like crazy on all the little things you never thought of. It's funny how much and how quickly it adds up when you start buying all those little things that you need to finish it off. Especially if you decide to upgrade and make a few changes!!

Looking forward to seeing your pics.

Eddie

It's the old law of projects, "ninety percent of the money and time is spent on the last ten percent of the project."

I see it all the time with people building homes, never fails.

 

[sr160009]

here are a few pics from last week. This is the living room and kitchen pics.

 

[sr160009]

here is some pics in other parts of the house. Some of the walls are painted so you can tell what it will look like.

 

[UpstateSC_Papi]

Great stuff! Getting closer and closer!! Hope to pass foundation inspection this Friday so we can get moving on some framing!

Thanks for sharing!!

Michael

 

[sr160009]

Update,

wel the cabnets are going in. They are not all installed yet but here are some pics of what we have right now. The kitchen, entertainment center and the bathroom.

 

[tony123]

Cabinets are BEAUTIFUL!!!

 

[3RRL]

I like the way you made use of the corners in your kitchen by angling the cabinets like that. They are very very nice and I know you must have some bucks tied up into them.

 

[sr160009]

I like the way you made use of the corners in your kitchen by angling the cabinets like that. They are very very nice and I know you must have some bucks tied up into them.

$17,000 for all the cabinets, I think it was a very good deal. This includes Kitchen, 2 Bathrooms, entertainment center, beams for the livingroom ceiling, 2 bookshelfs for the bedrooms and the master closet has 3 large cabinets as well. We also have an island for the kitchen.

 

[3RRL]

Shees, that's about half of what mine are budgeted for. And they are probably not as nice as yours. That's quite a deal you got.

 

[EddieWalker]

Can't comment on what you spent on the cabinets. I've seen people spend ALLOT more. It's really about workmanship and custom features. Wood is wood, so that's a push no matter who makes them.

Is your painter doing the finish on them? This is where it gets tricky. Some painters do allot of cabinets and can really do an amazing job. Others..., well you really need to be sure they know how to finish wood.

The house keeps getting better and better.

Eddie

 

[rtimgray]

I've got to admit that I am shocked at what folks pay for kitchen/bathroom cabinets. We got quotes for cabinets for our house and they were equally outrageous. That led to the purchase of a woodshop full of medium-grade equipment and us making our own cabinetry, including solid wood raised panel doors. We spent about $5,000 on tooling and about $2,500 to $3,000 on wood and have made the kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, pantries, wash stands, window box seats, tons of custom trim around doors and windows, etc. Cabinet builders around here charge top dollar for what I view to be very mariginal workmanship - i.e. the backs of the cabinets are either 1/4" plywood/luan or nothing; cheap slides/glides for drawers, drawers made of plywood with the plies exposed, 1/4" luan for drawer bottoms, cheap hinges, particle board shelves inside of base cabinets, etc. etc. etc. It literally made me cringe to go look at some the cabinets that these alleged high-end custom homes had.

On the other hand, I realize that not everyone has the time or inclination to build their own cabinets, nor the space to erect a woodworking shop. And I am sure, almost certain, that there are cabinet makers that make good, durable stuff at reasonable prices - I've just never met any.

 

[sr160009]

update,

Last week we finally got the cabnets finished, it took a little while due to everyone is so busy right now. The sewer was installed and the concete sidewalks and approach was poured as well. Next week the countertops should be ready and the tile for the shower should be installed. We don't like very much now and should be able to complete this house in about 2 or 3 weeks. Here are some pics.

 

[UpstateSC_Papi]

Beautiful stuff!! Wow! Our cabinets will be pretty, um, basic compared to those! I sometimes share these posts with my lovely wife, but NOT THIS ONE!! Ha!!

Looking great! Can't wait for more pics (not that I can say anything - I have no new ones... sigh....)

Michael

 

[hunterridgefarm]

Scott,

Looks great. I like the rock work and the cabnets. We had look at a finish close to cherry but my wife decided to go with natural hickory. We should be setting our cabnets in about 3 weeks.


What size is your approach pad at the garage? I should be having mine poured the week of 12/17.

David

 

[sr160009]

Scott,

Looks great. I like the rock work and the cabnets. We had look at a finish close to cherry but my wife decided to go with natural hickory. We should be setting our cabnets in about 3 weeks.


What size is your approach pad at the garage? I should be having mine poured the week of 12/17.

David

I am not sure, the garge is 28' wide so I think it is 20' x 20'.

 

[EddieWalker]

Looks amazing. I'm sure you are gonna have a HUGE smile on your face every time you drive up and see your home!!!!!!

Eddie

 

[RobJ]

Wow nice project I just tuned into. Man I like that stone on the house and garage.

I had to look up collinsville. My Son's roommate at TAMU is from Whitesboro.

 

[sr160009]

Update,

well they have my counter tops and they are installing them now. Here is what they look like. This pic was taken this morning.