New Cottage in the Woods - rafters

The Skeleton Bones of the New Home Are Complete

After five weeks of nailing boards together, and covering over the framework with sheets of plywood, we have a legitimate building, in three dimensions. Then the fun begins, walking around the inside of the structure and deciding how to coordinate consistently applied details. . . heights of doorways, dropped ceilings, sill levels of windows, posts…

Example of a luxurious bathroom built by Rick Bernard of Bernard Custom Homes for the Barritz, popular in the 1980-90s.

Thoughts on Hot Water Energy

As the primary maintenance guy for my home, I like under counter mounted sinks, because of the ease of clean-up. The raised lip of self rimming sinks is a constant challenge to clean up. No more, just sweep the water and /or crumbs directly into the bowl. Presto-no hassle! As I work on the plans…