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So I know that I’m way behind, I left everybody with just the foundation being poured. That was the Sunday after Thanksgiving I believe…Just 2 short weeks after the foundation got poured, the framing went up. These pictures were taken as the sun was setting, I got out there a bit too late, after a photo session with the Trans AM, but have a look…This is simply a formality at this point, as I’m about to write another post with updated pictures. I just like to keep things in order.

 

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From the Backyard

Well I was hoping to make this report around this time last week, but delayed plumbing inspections as well as inclement weather pushed the pouring of the foundation about a week. Nevertheless, the foundation is now poured, and from here, I know the rest goes up very quickly.

I was however noticing one thing—with just the cement poured, the house looks rather small. Now, I have been inside of a couple of houses that share my floor plan, including the model home, and they all look much larger than just the foundation of my house does. Either way, I know that soon the walls will go up, the roof will go on, and then it will look much bigger than it does now, with just the foundation poured. That smaller square in the foreground of the picture will become my covered patio, and they should be pouring another 12′x12′ square right next to it, where I’ll put the grill.

Now I’m going to really have to start checking up on the lot more often, because in 2 weeks or less, the house will have walls and a roof, and I want to get all the steps in between. Do stay tuned for updates, they should be pouring in!

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Time for the plumbing

So I stopped by the lot the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and saw that they have dug lots larger trenches, getting prepared for the piping, and soon after the foundation to be poured.  I also stopped by the Saturday after Thanksgiving to see all the piping pointing towards the sky, all ready for the inspection.

I got a phone call from Celeste last night with an update, the plumbing inspection is scheduled to take place today, and more than likely the beginning of next week the foundation will be poured.  Once the foundation gets poured, it’s off to the races.  I saw how fast the walls go up after that.  It’s all very exciting, so stay tuned for all the updates, I will be sure to get them all posted!

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Getting ready for the plumbing

So I went by my lot today, and visited with Celeste, my sales rep for KHovnanian Homes, and found out some great news. First of all, the permit is in, and the ground has been broken. The lot is all benched up and ready to take on the plumbing next week. Shortly after, the foundation will be poured, and then it’s off to the races. The friend I have who recommended KHovnanian and Vista West to me was at this stage about 2 weeks ago, and today I drove by his lot, well he’s already got walls, a roof with shingles, and bath tubs! That’s all in 2 weeks! So more to come, as I’ll start making 2 trips a week out there, probably Tuesday and Friday to check progress and take pictures.

The other great news! So this is going to start off sounding like bad news, but it works out very well for me. The one big expense (besides a fireplace) that I opted not to take was upgraded tile for the entry way, extended entry, kitchen, nook, backsplash, laundry room and bathrooms…an extra $2000, that I just could not justify when the “Level 1″ tile did the job. The only thing about the “Level 1″ tile was that there were 4 choices, ranging from white all the way to mostly white…with very little variation. So naturally, I picked the darkest, or most beige of the 4. Well, poor Celeste found out today that my tile choice had been discontinued back in May. Goody! After some well formulated thoughts to her manager, and to the flooring manager, the decision was made to allow the many new homeowners to choose a “Level 2″ tile upgrade for free! So I chose the “Desert Thar” tile, which is a much darker tile, and makes a wonderful transition between the Coffee Brown Sile stone counter tops and the Spice Cabinets. I’m very pleased with this! Oh, and she also stocked back up on the snacks and drinks, so overall, it was a very successful trip.

Enjoy

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