Updates: They finished the blocks yesterday and poured the slab today. Just a little finish work on the concrete. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Laying block today. BTW, there will be a foundation drain even though it is not technically required by code. Yesterday when it rained, the...
Yes! I will. I HATE water in houses.
All done to local code and inspected before poured. I'm no expert so I have to rely on that, I suppose.
Door boarded up as the rain came in this afternoon. My wife says our foot/foundation is currently a moat. Will have to keep an eye on that....
Hah! I joked around with him one morning and said "You'll notice of few extra hours on the machine," implying exactly what you're saying (but not...
Thanks for the encouragement. I'm trying to walk the line of being very involved vs. giving him enough room to take care of things.
And now there is a large hole in the concrete wall. Hours of work with a Stihl MS461 concrete saw. Crappy drizzy day today. [ATTACH]
Good pickup. Will be super handy.
Thank you. It's a blessing to have the resources to take care of him, even if it's not always easy with the everyday work.
Footer poured and block delivered today. [ATTACH]
We replaced the old, cheap, low toilet in the spare bathroom of the main house today with a nice, modern, ADA-compliant one today. Father-in-law...
No work today, but the Supervisor showed up for an impromptu site inspection. [ATTACH]
No I don't, but it is very obvious that something went through and very specifically killed a lot of the chestnut oaks around here several years...
A little less than $3K including installation, if I recall correctly. 20x21 with full 8' sides, thicker steel and "hurricane" rated...
Maybe this thread will serve as a repository for ideas for anyone dealing with friends, family or self aging in place.
Sounds awesome! That thanks for sharing. Much appreciated. My wife is an Occupational Therapist who specializes in helping senior citizens "age...
But the builder said I'm welcome to run the trackhoe whenever I want...:p May need to take him up on that to move a couple pesky boulders...
Looks like you've got the same thing killing your chestnut oaks that we have here.(?)
Mt. Joy. That's right next door. Sounds like you've got a good plan. Experience is always valuable.